The second conversion of St. Theresa

Unknown, probably Cusco1740/1760

Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Santiago de Chile, Chile

Kneeling and with her hands crossed on the chest, the foundress of the reformed Carmelites prays before a crucifix, placed on a small altar. The subject for this painting is taken from her autobiography, Book of Life, and shows her second conversion and total committed to divine will.

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Title: The second conversion of St. Theresa
Creator: Unknown, probably Cusco
Creator Lifespan: 1720/1800
Date: 1740/1760
Physical Dimensions: w82 x h118 x d5 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Donation
Type: Religious painting
Rights: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
External Link: Museo de Artes Universidad de los Andes
Medium: Oil on canvas
Technique: Oil on canvas
Exhibition: Santiago de Chile, 33.4012862,70.5079439

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