Señor de los Milagros (Lord of Miracles)

Peruvian 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a full view of the crucifixion scene with Christ on the cross in the center. Christ's body hangs on the cross with arms outstretched, and his facial features are drawn in a solemn expression, with long hair falling to the sides. He is clothed in a loincloth. To the left of the cross stands a female figure, likely Mary, portrayed in full body, wearing a long robe adorned with floral patterns, and she has a serene expression with a halo surrounding her head. On the right, another female figure in a similar robe with a veil covers her head, possibly Mary Magdalene, is shown kneeling with a bowed head and contemplative posture. Above the cross, there is a depiction of a bearded male figure within a cloud, possibly representing God, with arms open and a circular radiance around his head. The background is filled with lines and dots representing clouds and sky, with the sun on the left and the moon on the right. In the lower right corner, a structure resembling a church with multiple domes is faintly illustrated against the backdrop of a cloudy sky. Latin text is inscribed at the bottom, further detailing the context.