Mexican Colonial Religious Scene Depicting Putti or Angels, Framed

Two chubby angels, caught mid-gaze, and a lot of gold leaf.

This colonial religious scene, depicting putti or angels, was painted on canvas in Mexico in the 19th century. Religious paintings in Mexico were commonly made for churches and homes, often following European devotional models. Two winged, round-faced putti, one above the other, look out from a dark, muted background. Warm pink flesh tones stand out against deep browns. It is framed in an ornate gilt frame carved with leaves and scrolls.

About 30 inches tall and 15 inches wide, framed. A fine vertical for a stairway.