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Artworks
Our Lady of Health of Pátzcuaro
José Manuel de la Cerda (1719–1774), Pátzcuaro, New Spain, 18th century, probably mid-centuryOil on canvas adhered to wood33 × 24.5 cmSigned 'Ml. de la Zerda fct.', this painting portrays the specific cult image of Our Lady of Health venerated in Pátzcuaro. Dress, curtains, pedestal and ceremonial setting preserve the authority...Signed 'Ml. de la Zerda fct.', this painting portrays the specific cult image of Our Lady of Health venerated in Pátzcuaro. Dress, curtains, pedestal and ceremonial setting preserve the authority of the sculptural prototype in a portable devotional form. The work documents José Manuel de la Cerda's activity as a religious painter alongside his celebrated production of lacquered objects. Its precise ornament and frontal presentation connect local identity, artistic authorship and Marian devotion.
