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La Alegoría de la Redención (The Allegory of Redemption)
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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La Alegoría de la Redención (The Allegory of Redemption)

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Date19th century
CultureMexican
Mediumoil on tin
DimensionsOverall: 13 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (35.2 x 26 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Shein
Terms
    Object number2010.35.17
    On View
    Not on view
    DescriptionIn this atypical image, the crucified Christ is shown surrounded only with lit candles and three figures standing below him. These figures may represent the commissioners of this retablo.
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    Pihuamo
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
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    Rycroft Painter and Shop
    ca. 525-510 BCE
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    Amaris Velásquez
    ca. 2013
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    Artist Unknown
    19th century
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    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-850
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    Guna people
    not dated
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    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE