Devotional Icon of the Virgin and Child

Miniature painting on paper or metal support encased in a tin frame • Unknown, likely Spanish Colonial or Latin American folk workshop

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Devotional Icon of the Virgin and Child

Style & Movement

Latin American Folk Art / Devotional

Medium & Technique

Oil or gouache on metallic foil, reverse glass or direct application technique

Creation Period

Late 18th to early 19th century

Subject Description

Depicts a crowned Madonna holding a flowering scepter beside an attendant figure, housed within a scalloped punched-tin frame.

Condition & AI Estimated Value

Condition Assessment

Poor condition, featuring heavy surface grime, oxidation on the metal frame, foxing, and paint flaking.

Estimated Market Value

Not an official valuation

$100 - $300

AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.

Identified on 10/3/2026
Devotional Icon of the Virgin and Child - Unknown, likely Spanish Colonial or Latin American folk workshop | Art Identifier