19th C Saint Francis Retablo, Oil on Tin, Spain

19th C St Francis Retablo, Oil on Canvas, Spanish

A Retablo is a devotional painting. Derived from traditional Catholic church art and created on small rectangles of tin,  wood, or copper as representation of holy images such as Christ, the Virgin Mother, or one of the many thousands of Saints.

Retablos have been long treasured and held sacred, connecting individuals with the divine spirits.

Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 17