The Virgin of Carmen and the Souls of Purgatory with St. Joseph and the Prophet Elijah by Juan Francisco de Aguilera. A central Madonna and Child are surrounded by saints, cherubs, and numerous souls in the flames of purgatory.

The Virgin of Carmen and the Souls of Purgatory with St. Joseph and the Prophet Elijah

Juan Francisco de Aguilera

1720 · Medium Not Listed

A dramatic 18th-century Mexican Baroque masterpiece depicting divine intercession for the souls in purgatory.

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A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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Dining Room · Library · Study
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Deep burgundy, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created around 1720 by the Mexican artist Juan Francisco de Aguilera, this complex Baroque composition centers on the Virgin of Carmen and the Christ Child. The scene depicts a moment of spiritual intercession, with Saint Joseph and the Prophet Elijah flanking the central figures as they look down upon souls reaching up from the fires of purgatory, all enveloped in a celestial glow of cherubs and soft clouds.

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