Cautivo de la Virgen de la Merced

Copied Master of "La Merced", Cautivo de la Virgen de la Merced, early 18th century, carved and painted wood, 9 3⁄8 x 5 x 6 3⁄8 in. (23.7 x 12.8 x 16.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Teodoro Vidal Collection, 1996.91.47
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Artwork Details

Title
Cautivo de la Virgen de la Merced
Artist
Date
early 18th century
Location
Dimensions
9 3⁄8 x 5 x 6 3⁄8 in. (23.7 x 12.8 x 16.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Teodoro Vidal Collection
Mediums
Mediums Description
carved and painted wood
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure male — full length
Object Number
1996.91.47
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1996.91.47

Artwork Description

The Virgin of Mercy protects all people as equals. This elegantly carved santo of a prisoner kneeling in prayer represents one of her devotees. His small size, offset by wide eyes and disproportionately large hands, underscores his humanity and devotion to the Virgin.