THE RENDERING OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION AT THE CHAPEL OF LA MERCED

• DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_0310406205

• Palavras-chave: Immaculate Conception at the Chapel of La Merced; School of Cuzco; Spanish Baroque.

• Keywords: Immaculate Conception at the Chapel of La Merced; School of Cuzco; Spanish Baroque.

• Abstract:

  Among the dozens of artworks depicting Catholic subject matter, a rendering of the Immaculate Conception stands out on the wall on the far left of the main entrance of the Iglesia-Museo Perú de Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Our Lady of Mercy of Peru Church-Museum), in the Miami-Dade neighborhood of Allapattah (or Little Santo Domingo).  This article undertakes an analysis of that specific artwork, painted by an anonymous artist at an undetermined time, but showing distinctive marks which connect it to the original and unique style of the School of Cuzco. In conclusion, the piece embodies the popular Catholic imagery of the religious Spaniards, who wished to consolidate their power in the region by disseminating their ideals and religious beliefs, while portraying also the originality of the conquered natives, evident in the style and decorative techniques of the artists of Cuzco.

• Número de páginas: 15