Viceregal popular school; Mexico, 18th century. “The coronation of the unborn Saint Ramónâ€. Oil
Viceregal popular school; Mexico, 18th century.
"The Coronation of San Ramón nonato".
Oil on canvas. Re-coloured.
It presents restorations.
Measurements: 144 x 97 cm; 163 x 116 cm (frame).
According to the tradition of the Mercedarian Order, Saint Ramon was born in the village of Portell, in the Diocese of Urgell. He was taken from his mother's womb after her death, hence his name. Some traditions describe him as the son of the local count, who is traditionally credited with performing the surgery that saved his life, others that he was born into a family of shepherds. His father planned a career for his son in the royal court of the Kingdom of Aragon. When the boy was attracted to religious life, his father ordered him to manage one of the family farms. What is known is that Ramon spent his childhood tending sheep and often prayed in a nearby old country chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas. He later obtained his father's permission to take the habit with the Mercedarians in Barcelona. He was ordained a priest in 1222 and later became Master General of the Order. He then moved to Valencia, where he rescued 140 Christians from slavery. He then travelled to North Africa, and finally to Tunisia where he suffered in captivity. He was rescued by his order and returned to Spain in 1239, where he died in Cardona Castle.
It is worth mentioning that during the Spanish colonial domination, a mainly religious painting was developed, aimed at Christianising the indigenous peoples. Local painters were modelled on Spanish works, which they followed literally in terms of type and iconography. The most frequent models were harquebusier angels and triangular virgins; however, it was not until the early 19th century, at the time of the independence and political opening of some of the colonies, that several artists began to represent a new model of painting with its own identity.
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Viceregal popular school; Mexico, 18th century.
"The Coronation of San Ramón nonato".
Oil on canvas. Re-coloured.
It presents restorations.
Measurements: 144 x 97 cm; 163 x 116 cm (frame).
According to the tradition of the Mercedarian Order, Saint Ramon was born in the village of Portell, in the Diocese of Urgell. He was taken from his mother's womb after her death, hence his name. Some traditions describe him as the son of the local count, who is traditionally credited with performing the surgery that saved his life, others that he was born into a family of shepherds. His father planned a career for his son in the royal court of the Kingdom of Aragon. When the boy was attracted to religious life, his father ordered him to manage one of the family farms. What is known is that Ramon spent his childhood tending sheep and often prayed in a nearby old country chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas. He later obtained his father's permission to take the habit with the Mercedarians in Barcelona. He was ordained a priest in 1222 and later became Master General of the Order. He then moved to Valencia, where he rescued 140 Christians from slavery. He then travelled to North Africa, and finally to Tunisia where he suffered in captivity. He was rescued by his order and returned to Spain in 1239, where he died in Cardona Castle.
It is worth mentioning that during the Spanish colonial domination, a mainly religious painting was developed, aimed at Christianising the indigenous peoples. Local painters were modelled on Spanish works, which they followed literally in terms of type and iconography. The most frequent models were harquebusier angels and triangular virgins; however, it was not until the early 19th century, at the time of the independence and political opening of some of the colonies, that several artists began to represent a new model of painting with its own identity.
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