Mexican Retablo Depicting the Holy Trinity

Three robed figures in a golden glow, small and dim in a big gilt frame

This Retablo depicting the holy trinity is from Mexico, and dates to the 19th century. It is paint & tin. Tin retablos were usually painted by self-trained artists who copied imported European images, and the results often show more personal interpretation, which is why they are regarded as folk art. A tiny, dark painting of three seated figures in red and brown robes against a reddish-gold sky, with small cloud forms beneath. A cream mat and a ribbed gilt frame make it look larger than it is. It is 23.5 inches wide and 27.75 high.

A lot of frame, a little picture, and no apology.