Seated Madonna with the Graduation of the García Brothers by Marcos Zapata. The Virgin Mary is seated on a throne amidst clouds and numerous cherubs, while two men in formal academic robes kneel in the foreground.

Seated Madonna with the Graduation of the García Brothers

Marcos Zapata

1750 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A magnificent 18th-century Cusco School painting depicting the Virgin Mary in glory, flanked by portrait studies of two brothers.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Living Room
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

This Peruvian masterpiece, attributed to Marcos Zapata and his workshop, is a hallmark of the Cusco School. It depicts the seated Madonna being crowned by angels, while the García brothers are immortalized below in their graduation garments. The work beautifully demonstrates the regional tradition of 'brocateado'—the intricate application of gold leaf to simulate the textures of fine embroidered fabrics.

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