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'Our Lady of Perpetual Help'
Originally seen in a 13th century Byzantine painting, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succor) was crowned by the Vatican and approved of a special office and mass in 1876.
'Saint Barbara'
Edgar Aguirre paints an admirable portrait of Saint Barbara holding a palm leaf as she stands in front of a tower. It is said that beautiful Saint Barbara secretly converted to Christianity and did not approve of her father's pagan ways.
'Archangel with Cornucopia III'
An emissary from the heavens descends with a fertile cornucopia in hand. It is a gift from God to assure prosperity in the land. Edgar Aguirre celebrates the classic artistry of the Cuzco School of Religious Portraiture with a vivid depiction of a divine archangel.
'Archangel Gabriel with Parchment and Pen III'
Wearing a broad-brimmed hat and silk brocade, Saint Gabriel the archangel appears in the style of a Spanish grandee. Young and vigorous, the heavenly messenger represents a pure spirit created by God. Gabriel first appears in the book of Daniel.
'Archangel Gabriel the Fisherman'
Saint Gabriel the archangel walks along the banks of a river, carrying his catch. The heavenly messenger represents a pure spirit created by God. In Christian art, the fish is a symbol of water and baptism.
'Mary of the Immaculate Conception'
Cherubim crown the Virgin Mary as she stands on a crescent moon. Cloaked in regal blue brocade, her slender figure radiates divine light, suggested by rich gold leaf. Alberto Torres creates a sensitive portrait of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception.
'Saint Raphael'
Holding a silvery fish, the archangel Raphael unfurls feathered wings. He is the protector of travelers. The companion of Tobias in the Bible, he guided the young man in his journey to recover a loan his father made to a relative.
'Most Holy Virgin of the Rosary'
Safe in his mother's arms, little Jesus lifts a tiny hand in blessing, yet the curious little boy plays with Mary's rosary at the same time. Edgar Aguirre depicts Our Lady of the Rosary in this tender work. He presents the radiant painting in a gilded frame of cedar wood.
'Archangel with Musket'
Richly clad with the opulence of a Spanish grandee, an archangel inspects his weapon � a heavy matchlock gun, invented in the 14th century.
'Virgin with the Sleeping Child'
With a look of infinite tenderness, Mary draws a coverlet over Jesus' tiny body as he sleeps. Alberto Torres portrays her in a regal gown of floral brocade, embellishing her clothing and their halos with gold leaf.