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By Fernando Sayan Polo, this splendid portrait of the Holy Virgin reveals the influence of Peru's pre-Hispanic art that melds with European styling. His color palette is one favored by the ancient Inca, and the patterns on Mary's gown recall colonial art created by ancient artists. Yet Our Lady's lovely face and halo suggest Spanish paintings. This exquisite portrait is adorned with bronze leaf.

The artist works in the style of Renaissance masterpieces found in the convents and churches of Cuzco. The painting is a copy of a classic portrait, a theme he often repeats. Sayan gives it his own artistic interpretation.

Titled "Virgen Divina" in Spanish.

This beautiful portrait of the Virgin captures her sweet spirit and her devotion to God. Bowing her head in prayer, she crosses her hands on her breast. The Montalvo Family sculpts the reverent image in low relief to create a cedar wood panel of exquisite detail. Radiant bronze leaf defines Mary's halo.

A metal hook at the back facilitates hanging.

Jesus tenderly carries a tiny lamb in his arms; the animal nestles close against his body. Alejandro Ramírez depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd, a metaphor taken from the gospel and prefigured in the Psalms. The image is reverently sculpted in exquisite detail, for Ramírez's art is an expression of his own faith. Carved of fragrant cedar wood, the figures are adorned with bronze leaf.

A metal hook at the back facilitates hanging.

Jesus walks with his sheep as he carries a tiny lamb in his arms. Alejandro Ramírez depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd, a metaphor taken from the Gospel and prefigured in the Psalms. The image is reverently sculpted in exquisite detail, for Ramírez's art is an expression of his own faith. Carved of fragrant cedar wood, the figures are hand-painted in oils and adorned with bronze leaf.

A metal hook at the back facilitates hanging.

Artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez's exquisite decoupage on pinewood plaque honors the deep-rooted devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in her native Mexico. The fabulous artwork reflects the miraculous event of her appearance on Saint Juan Diego's robe as he carried roses on Tepeyac Hill, symbolizing her as Our Lady of the Roses and Our Lady of Tepeyac.