VTG HP MEXICAN TIN RETABLO SAN PASCUAL BAILON CURES WOMAN\'s CHILD in 1927 For Sale

FROM PUEBLA, MEXICO:FABULOUS EXAMPLE OF MEXICAN FOLK ART! #113
VINTAGE 9\"X7\" HAND-PAINTED TIN MEXICAN RETABLO (EX VOTO). Dated 1927*; *most likely painted in the very late 1930\'s: it is common practice to thank Patron Saint for a favor rendered to a family member in the distant past.
THIS BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE RETABLO is FEATURING A TRADITIONALLY DRESSED MEXICAN WOMAN WITH A LITTLE CHILD ON HER BACK, KNEELING & GRINDING THE CHILES FOR MOLE POBLANO* INSIDE TRADITIONAL MEXICAN COUNTRY KITCHEN, COMPLETE WITH UTENCILS AND A HUGE POT OF MOLE POBLANO* SITTING ON TOP OF THE STOVE. SAN PASCUAL BAILON (\"KITCHEN SAINT\" -PATRON SAINT OF ALL KITCHENS) APPEARS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PAINTING.*MOLE POBLANO is a signature traditional dish of Puebla, Mexico
TEXT (loosely translated from Spanish):ALBERTINA TORRES SUFFERED A LOT BECAUSE HER LITTLE ONE WAS GETTING WEAKER AND SKINNIER EVERY DAY. (SHE) PRAYED TO SAN PASCUAL BAILON AND HER KID STARTED TO IMPROVE, UNTIL HE BECAME COMPLETELY HEALTHY FOR WHICH SHE GIVES HER INFINITE THANKS. PUEBLA, 1927*. Signed by \"retablero\".*Most likely painted in the very late 1930\'s: it is common practice to thank Patron Saint for a favor rendered to a family member or a friend in the distant past.
There is a hole provided for hanging on the wall.

The piece is in decent vintage condition; spots of imperfection and spots of lost paint in front due to age; backside has been covered with zinc to prevent rust but still has a lot of rust on top. Extra holes and uneven edge. LARGE SIZE: 9\" x 7\"; signed by retablero; Dated 1927 (but most likely painted much later in the very late 1930\'s).

A NOTE of HISTORY OF RETABLO FOLK ART:Votive paintings in Mexico go by several names in Spanish such as “ex voto,” “retablo” or “lamina,” which refer to their purpose. The painting of religious images to give thanks for a miracle or favor received, is part of a long tradition started in Europe. The form that most votive paintings take from the colonial period to the presentwas brought to Mexico by the Spanish. As in Europe, votive paintings began as static images of saints or other religious figures which were then donated to a church. Later, narrative images, telling the personal story of a miracle or favor received appeared. These paintings were first produced by the wealthy and often on canvas; also on wood; however, as sheets of tin became affordable, lower classes began to have these painted on this medium.The narrative version on metal sheets is now the traditional and representative form of votive paintings. Though some ex votos have been painted by the person receiving the miracle, most are made byretableros: commissioned artistswho interpret people\'s stories and produce these tokens of appreciation to be placed/hung on church walls or shrines, reinforcing the owner\'s devotion and gratitude.These lovely miracle paintings are in fact advertisements of the power and mercy of the saints.Due their proliferation, especially in the 18th and 19th century, many older votive paintings have left the places they were deposited and found their way into public and private collections.The collecting of tin retablos was begun by Mexican artistDiego Rivera, whose work, along with those of a number of other painters past and present, has been influenced by them.(See last photo, showing Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera\'s collection of vintage and antique retablos, on display at Casa Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City)

DETAILS:

• LARGE: 9\"x 7\"
• Hand-painted in Mexico
• Dated 1927 (most likely, painted in the very late 1930\'s)