Saint Gertrude by Miguel Cabrera. A portrait of Saint Gertrude in a black nun's habit, holding a staff and palm, with a small image of the Christ child appearing over her heart.

Saint Gertrude

Miguel Cabrera

1763 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous 18th-century portrait of Saint Gertrude by renowned Mexican painter Miguel Cabrera.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

This masterful oil painting by Miguel Cabrera, dated 1763, depicts Saint Gertrude the Great in her black Benedictine habit. The work captures a moment of deep devotion, with the saint's hand resting on an open book while a radiant image of the Christ child appears over her heart, a classic iconographic element representing her mystical visions. As the most celebrated painter in 18th-century Mexico, Cabrera demonstrates his skill through the fine details of the fabric and the serene, luminous expression of the saint.