San Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe Oil Painting

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Artist: Kevin Pawlowski (Georgia US, 1968- )
Title: San Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe
Medium: Oil paint on canvas
Size of Original: 16” x 20” x 3/4” (41cm x 51cm x 2cm)
Date: 2024

This stunning original oil painting captures the serene countenance of San Juan Diego, rendered in a contemporary realism style. The artist masterfully portrays him with a gentle expression, embodying his humble nature and deep spirituality. Behind him, the painting features Our Lady of Guadalupe encased in a round stained glass window, which bathes San Juan Diego in a breathtaking play of light, enhancing the sacred atmosphere of the artwork.

The artwork combines the rich, vibrant textures of oil paint with intricate lighting effects to create a piece that is both reverent and visually compelling. The juxtaposition of the colorful stained glass with the lifelike depiction of San Juan Diego creates a dynamic interplay of color and shadow, making this painting a captivating tribute to the miraculous story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her messenger. This piece is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection, evoking a sense of peace and divine presence.

The one-of-a-kind original or museum-quality giclée reproductions are available for purchase.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Artist: Kevin Pawlowski (Georgia US, 1968- )
Title: San Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe
Medium: Oil paint on canvas
Size of Original: 16” x 20” x 3/4” (41cm x 51cm x 2cm)
Date: 2024

This stunning original oil painting captures the serene countenance of San Juan Diego, rendered in a contemporary realism style. The artist masterfully portrays him with a gentle expression, embodying his humble nature and deep spirituality. Behind him, the painting features Our Lady of Guadalupe encased in a round stained glass window, which bathes San Juan Diego in a breathtaking play of light, enhancing the sacred atmosphere of the artwork.

The artwork combines the rich, vibrant textures of oil paint with intricate lighting effects to create a piece that is both reverent and visually compelling. The juxtaposition of the colorful stained glass with the lifelike depiction of San Juan Diego creates a dynamic interplay of color and shadow, making this painting a captivating tribute to the miraculous story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her messenger. This piece is sure to be a treasured addition to any collection, evoking a sense of peace and divine presence.

The one-of-a-kind original or museum-quality giclée reproductions are available for purchase.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

What Are Giclée Reproductions?

Giclée (pronounced “zhee-clay”) reproductions are high-quality prints of original artwork created using a specialized inkjet printing process. The term "Giclée" comes from the French word gicler, meaning "to spray," referencing the method of precisely spraying archival inks onto fine art paper or canvas. This advanced printing technique ensures exceptional detail and vibrant color accuracy, capturing the texture and nuances of the original piece.

Once printed, the canvas is stretched over a "stretcher" frame, a wooden framework designed to hold the canvas taut and maintain its structural integrity.

At Paradise Found Studio, Giclée reproductions of Kevin Pawlowski's artwork allow you to enjoy museum-quality pieces at an accessible price. Each print embodies the essence of the original creation, making it a perfect choice for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.

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San Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe Comic
$4.00

What better way to learn about the lives of the saints than through comics?! Read all about the inspiring story of Juan Diego and his vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe, but as an short, entertaining comic.

This is a digital download, in high enough resolution to print high quality coloring pages. Once payment is made, you will receive an email with your download link. Final file will be a PDF that is 1-3MB. Adobe Acrobat Reader or some other PDF reader needed to view and print.

About San Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe:

The history of Saint Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe is a foundational narrative in Mexican culture and an important chapter in Catholic spirituality, centered around a series of miraculous events that are believed to have occurred in 1531.

Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, who was canonized as Saint Juan Diego in 2002, was an indigenous Mexican, born in 1474 in Cuautitlán, part of the Aztec empire. Following the Spanish conquest, Juan Diego converted to Christianity, taking on the name Juan Diego and becoming a devout follower.

The pivotal events began on December 9, 1531, when Juan Diego was walking to a church in Tlatelolco, Mexico. On the hill of Tepeyac, he reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary, who identified herself in his native Nahuatl language as the "mother of the very true deity". She instructed him to ask the local bishop to build a church on that site.

Juan Diego relayed the message to the Bishop of Mexico, Fray Juan de Zumárraga, who was initially skeptical and requested a sign to prove that the apparition was truly the Virgin Mary. On December 12, Juan Diego saw the vision again. She instructed him to gather flowers from Tepeyac Hill, an area where normally no flowers bloomed, especially not in December. Miraculously, he found Castilian roses there, which he gathered in his tilma (a type of cloak). When Juan Diego opened his tilma to show the Bishop the flowers, an image of the Virgin was miraculously imprinted on the fabric.

This image became known as Our Lady of Guadalupe. The bishop immediately ordered the building of a church on Tepeyac Hill, where the cloak with the image was placed on display. This site quickly became a place of extraordinary veneration and pilgrimage for people from all over Mexico and beyond.

The image on the tilma, said to be divinely created, shows the Virgin Mary as a young woman with features that reflect her indigenous roots, clothed in a robe of stars and standing in front of a sunburst. This representation resonated deeply with both the indigenous and Spanish populations. To the indigenous, the symbolism paralleled that of local deities, which facilitated the further acceptance of Christianity. To the Spanish, the image served as a powerful catechism tool.

The Basilica of Guadalupe, built at the site, is now one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Our Lady of Guadalupe has become a national symbol in Mexico, embodying cultural identity and faith. Her feast day on December 12th is celebrated with great reverence and joy throughout the Americas.

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