Our Lady of Guápulo - Virgin of Guápulo deals - Virgin Mary - Virgin of the Rosary - Original oil painting - Religious Icon - Sacred Art - Icon

Beautiful piece of colonial sacred art. The Virgin of Guapulo is one of the oldest Marian advocations of Ecuador. Her cult originated in the year 1587, after the foundation of the Brotherhood of Merchants of Quito in the Indian village of deals Guápulo. Thus, the patron saint of the merchants of Quito was Our Lady of Guadalupe, but not the Mexican one, but the Spanish one that was brought by the Spaniards from the region of Extremadura.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PAINTING

- This piece of art is the work of the artist Teofilo Espirilla, master of the Cusquenian School.
- The 60x40 centimeters oil canvas is finely elaborated with the best materials, excellent colors and great quality.
- The canvas presents golden brocades in high relief.
- The 75cm x 55cm frame is hand carved in cedar wood and gilded with gold leaf.
- The painting is 100% handmade.

This piece is available for customization in sizes. For special requests please contact us.