Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World Home Decor By the 13th century

By the 13th century

where she has worked for 13 years

Biggers’s guide delves into the heart of this enchanting land—from stunning natural landscapes to vital cultural areas that give New Mexico its distinctive character

Most readers of this book will not remember the good times it evokes

Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New World Home Decor By the 13th centuryPainting the Divine explores New World images of the Virgin Mary that portray some of the events in her life, as well as examples of apparitions unique to various locales in the Americas. Iconography seen in these artworks tells a story that mixes religion, culture, and geography in ways unique to their regions. In addition, it examines pieces produced by New Mexican artists who developed a unique hybrid style with Spanish colonists, though they were