Title: The Virgin of the Andes
First published: 1995
Description: "Reconstructs the history of the Virgin of Cuzco who, as a fusion of indigenous Andean and Spanish Christian beliefs and practices, represents both the Virgin Mary and Pachamama. Includes background chapters on Andean and Spanish beliefs and art. Major, mostly original work illuminates multiple aspects of the outlooks of both peoples as reflected in their religious iconography during the colonial period. Magnificently illustrated"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Subjects: Art, Christian art and symbolism, Painting, Peruvian, Peruvian Painting, Modern Painting, Cuzco school of painting
Places: Cuzco Region, Peru
People: Mary Blessed Virgin, Saint
Time periods: 17th century, 18th century
LC classification: ND417.C8 D36 1995