Miguel González
Infant Jesus and Infant John the Baptist

ArtistMexican, 1664–c. 1698
CultureMexican
Titles
  • Infant Jesus and Infant John the Baptist
Datesecond half of 17th century
MediumOil and mother-of-pearl inlay on wooden panel
DimensionsPanel: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Society
Object number2023.111
Current Location
Rienzi
Mexican Room
On view

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenancePrivate collection, London; [Jaime Eguiguren Art & Antiques, Buenos Aires]; purchased by MFAH, 2023.
Exhibition HistoryNone
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in Latin, red and black paint, center bottom edge: AGNUS / ADEST AGNIS
Recto: Signed in red paint, lower right: Miguel Gonzal [cursive]
Recto: Signed in red paint, lower right: Miguel Gonzal [cursive]
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Catalogue raisonnéN/A

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