The Bourbon dynasty of Spain controlled the Viceroyalty of New Granada, impacting the art produced during this period.
1717–c. 1822 C.E.
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Virgin of Chiquinquirá
Our Lady of Chiquinquirá is a rare example of a work painted on a plate of lustrous silver.
Juan Pedro López, Our Lady of Guidance
A painting of a miraculous statue in Caracas, Venezuela also has its original frame.
Official Portrait of Bishop Luis Francisco Romero
Never underestimate the power of a well-chosen accessory!
Crown of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, known also as the Crown of the Andes
Emeralds and gold to crown the Queen of Heaven
Diego Antonio de Landaeta, Portrait of Petronila Méndez
A rare and elaborate child portrait from Venezuela by an Afro-descendant artist.
Early Viceregal Architecture and Art in Colombia
Roman mythology, Christian iconography, European painting and sculpture, and indigenous traditions come together in the art of South America soon after the Spanish conquest.
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