Miraculous Celebrity

Name: Miraculous Celebrity
Brand: University of Texas Press

University of Texas Press

A study of the Christ of Ixmiquilpan, a historically beloved religious icon from sixteenth-century Mexico, and its evolving cultural importance.\nThe life-sized crucifix known as the Christ of Ixmiquilpan (also the Se\u00F1or de Santa Teresa) was one of the most important artworks in colonial Mexico. The statue began as an ordinary devotional image, but in 1621 devotees witnessed it undergo a miraculous renovation that gave it a supernatural beauty. Over the next two and half centuries, its perceived power increased until it was surpassed in importance only by the Virgin of Guadalupe. Despite its historical significance, the Christ of Ixmiquilpan\u2019s history has yet to be fully told. Derek Burdette brings the miraculous crucifix out of the shadows and explores its instrumental role in shaping\n\nMiraculous Celebrity\nThe Christ of Ixmiquilpan and Colonial Piety in Mexico City\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mai;