The Divine Shepherdess
circa 1760
Miguel Cabrera, a superstar of 18th-century Mexican art, depicts the Virgin Mary not as a distant queen but as an approachable shepherdess in a lush landscape. Dressed in a wide-brimmed hat and flowing blue robes, she gently tends to a flock of sheep—representing human souls—while cherubs hover above to crown her. In the background, a scary wolf lurks near a lamb inscribed with 'Ave Maria,' symbolizing the protection of the faithful from evil. Created around 1760, this Baroque piece captures a beloved devotion that bridged Spain and colonial Mexico.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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