Old World Portraits
Mother María Antonia de Rivera
Unknown Artist
An extraordinary 18th-century Mexican portrait of a nun adorned with a magnificent floral crown.
Portrait of Sister María Antonia del Corazón de Jesús
José María Vázquez
1814 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking and meticulously detailed 19th-century portrait of Sister María Antonia del Corazón de Jesús by José María Vázquez.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1814 by the Mexican master José María Vázquez, this portrait depicts Sister María Antonia del Corazón de Jesús in her monastic finery. The work is notable for its luminous treatment of the nun's white habit and the exquisite detail of the large circular medallion she wears, all set against a dramatic, light-absorbing background that emphasizes her serene presence.
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