New Mexico History Museum Unveils Rare Colonial Paintings of Mary

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS NEWS

“The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception” by Melchor Pérez Holguín of 
Potosi, Bolivia, dates from the first quarter of the 18th century. (Courtesy of Blair Clark)

NEW MEXICO---Since the New Mexico Museum of Art unveiled its new exhibition, "Southwestern Allure: The Art of the Santa Fe Art Colony, on April 25," visitors have enjoyed the chance to witness a singular example of Santa Fe’s religious and artistic history. The show is part of a traveling exhibit that premiered at a Florida museum.

“Our Lady of the Rosary” is an oil on canvas done by
an unidentified artist in Mexico in the 18th century. (Courtesy of Blair Clark)