El Niño de la Espina (The Christ Child Extracting a Thorn)
Painting on canvas • School of Cuzco
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Style & Movement
Latin American Colonial / Cuzco School Folk Art
Medium & Technique
Oil with applied gilt highlights on canvas
Creation Period
Late 18th to early 19th century
Subject Description
Depicts the Christ Child seated on a stool, extracting a thorn from his foot, framed by an oval garland of stylized floral motifs against a dark background.
Condition & AI Estimated Value
Condition Assessment
Fair condition, showing edge fraying, canvas undulation, minor paint craquelure, and potential retouching along the borders.
Estimated Market Value
Not an official valuation$1,500 - $3,500
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.
Identified on 10/12/2026