Globes of Saint and Prince
Mixed media painting on canvas • Enrique Chagoya
Style & Movement
Contemporary Art, Latin American Art, Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic, collage, and glitter on canvas
Creation Period
2014
Dimensions & Format
Large vertical rectangular format
Subject Description
The composition features a centrally placed white stylized figure reminiscent of pre-Columbian iconography wearing an ornate red and jeweled Christian bishop's mitre at the top, juxtaposed with a dark, talismanic or ritualistic form at the bottom against a pale grey ground inscribed with faint text and glyphs.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent
Estimated Market Value
15000-30000 USD
Auction Estimate
10000-25000 USD
Provenance History
Museum or gallery collection, exhibited in contemporary art spaces
Art Historical Significance
Represents Enrique Chagoya's signature blending of pre-Columbian motifs with Western religious and colonial iconography, addressing cultural hybridity, history, and power dynamics.
Notable Features
Incorporation of glittering beadwork on the bishop's mitre, subtle incised or painted background glyphs, and the striking contrast between indigenous and colonial Catholic symbols.
Condition Issues
None apparent; clean museum-preserved condition
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain stable gallery environmental conditions with controlled relative humidity and indirect lighting, dust framing gently with a soft brush if necessary.