CHRIST KING CRISTO REY Old Vintage Altar Retablo CUSCO

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CHRIST KING - IMPRESSIVE ALTAR RETABLO - UNIQUE ! Item Information Our dear artist friends from Cuzco have just sent us a group of incredible art pieces, that we are now very proud to present to you.This impressive retablo/altarpiece depicts Christ King, painted in the unique colonial style of the Cuzco School of Arts. Look at the details on his clothes! Touches of bronze leaf have been applied to accentuate details. This beautiful work of art has been completely handmade. From the carving of the structure and gilding of the retablo/altarpiece, to the exquisite oil painting, this incredible work demonstrates the superb skills of our artists. A truly masterpiece, one-of-a-kind item, which would make shine any living room or even a little church.About Christ King:Christ King is one of the names of Jesus derived from various scriptures. It is a moniker used by all Christians and celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King by many demoninations including, but not limited to, Catholics, Anglicans, Episcopalians, Presbyterians and some Lutherans and Methodists. If frequently is used as a name for churches, schools, seminaries and hospitals. The current feast will fall on whichever day from November 20 through November 26, all inclusive, is a Sunday in a given year.The name is found in various forms in scripture: King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:1 7), King of Israel (John 1:49), King of the Jews (Mt. 27:11), King of kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16), King of the Ages (Rev. 15:3) and Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5).The ideological movement of Christ's Kingship was addressed in the encyclical Quas primas of Pope Pius XI, published in 1925, which has been called "possibly one of the most misunderstood and ignored encyclicals of all time". The Pontiff's encyclical quotes with approval Cyril of Alexandria, noting that Jesus' Kingship is not obtained by violence: "'Christ,' he says, 'has dominion over all creatures, a dominion not seized by violence nor usurped, but his by essence and by nature.'"Pope Benedict XVI has remarked, as did his predecessor John Paul II, that Christ's Kingship is not based on "human power" but on loving and serving others.The Cuzco School of Painting, one of the most important in American art, began in the city of Cuzco in the 17th century, after the Spanish conquest. It was created due to the mix of the spanish, italian and peruvian cultures. Europeans brought the Catholic Religion to Peru and shared their unique artistic skills with Cuzco master artisans of that era. Then, the peruvian artists created a unique style, later manifested in their magnificent works of art, which ended up decorating many churches and cathedrals not only in Cuzco, but all around the country.The beauty of this incredible piece of art needs to be seen in person to be completely appreciated. The pictures fail to capture their preciousness, quality and value. The details on the painting are simply amazing and can onlybe achieved by the incredibly skilled Cuzco School master artists.Colonial Paintings offers you not only the chance of buying unique art creations, but also prices that are the best in the art market. Our items are personally chosen to be sure of their quality and value. When you buy from us, you are also supporting the peruvian artists who see art as a philosophy of life and a way to express feelings and faith. |If you are looking for a real art piece which is a good reference of peruvian/latinamerican colonial art, you are in the right place. Bid on our auctions. Thanks for giving us the chance of selling our creations and God Bless You and your family. Size: 10.5"Hx7"W / 4.5"Hx2"W SKU: 78 Weight: 0.51 pounds. Materials: Wood/Oil On Canvas Auction Information - Our items are brand new, except for antiques or stated otherwise. - Shipping within the US is $13.49 . Canada: $17.49 . Rest of the World: $ 24.49 . - We ship items through USPS Priority Mail (tracking number available) 1-2 business days after payment is received. International orders are s... read more

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