San Juan de los Lagos

Nuestra Señora de San Juan de los Lagos, framed by a  radiant gold halo with a white crescent moon underfoot, is depicted in this colorful 19th century Mexican folk retablo. The original image is located at the Basilica Minor in the state of Jalisco, just north of Guadalajara, where she has become one of the most visited pilgrimages shrines in all of Mexico. She is also venerated north of the border by faithful Texans who petition her by their alternate title --'Nuestra Señora de San Juan del Valle.'

The retablo is displayed inside a wonderful 19th century hand painted tin nicho with a narrow front opening and sliding tray for alms donations. 

Dimensions: Nicho measures 17 inches x 11 inches. Retablo measures 10 inches vertical x 7 inches horizontal. 

Condition: in overall excellent condition with only minor paint loss. 

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