Antique Cuzco Oil painting, Madonna, 19/20th Century, Framed

Description

Cuzco School, Madonna and Child, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

This striking Cuzco School oil painting on board depicts the Madonna in the richly decorative sacred style associated with colonial Peruvian art. Dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, the work reflects the enduring influence of the Cusco School tradition, renowned for its fusion of European iconography with indigenous Andean symbolism.

The Madonna is shown frontally beneath theatrical drapery, crowned with a radiant halo, holding an Orb in one hand, and adorned in an elaborate robe embellished with intricate floral and jewel-like motifs. The symmetrical composition, stylised patterns, and luminous colour palette—deep greens, rich reds, and gold accents—are hallmarks of Cusco School devotional painting. Decorative vases of flowers at the base further enhance the ceremonial and symbolic nature of the scene.

Executed in oil on board and presented within a handsome period frame with a warm red velvet slip and gilt inner border, this artwork possesses both devotional presence and strong decorative appeal. Paintings of this type were traditionally created for private worship or small chapels and are now highly sought after by collectors of Latin American colonial art and religious iconography.

A fine and atmospheric example of Andean sacred art, ideal for collectors, interiors, or curated gallery displays.​

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