MARY IN COLONIAL LATIN AMERICA

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Virgin Mary in Colonial Latin America

Contained herein is an analysis of the depiction of Virgin Mary in Colonial Latin America , the scope period being 16-19th century . The analysis will specifically use the 1720 Virgin of the Mountain of Potosn painting to explain the significance of her presence . As a devotional image , Virgin Mary ' body is imposed on a mountain visible from various angles in the entire region , which is symbolic that anyone in need of her interception could access without hindrance or

restriction . Her head seems to spear through silver-like clouds that angles and the Creator seem to sit on

This observation leads to conclusion that it is through her that angels and the Creator got to know of happenings in this world . Similarly , it seems that human race contacted the heavens through her intercession Her importance in intercession is further illustrated in features on the painting . The lighthouses on either side of the mountain illustrate that she guided and guarded traders and colonialists during their sea voyages and other travels

The use of a local mountain to superimpose Virgin Mary 's picture was important because the local populace could easily relate with the resulting image . In fact , people were inclined to feel direct connection with the Virgin Mary herself . Such closeness increased confidence and faith that prayers will be heard earnestly . The use of mountain further illustrated the localization of Catholic faith that has been brought to Latin America by Spanish colonialists

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