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Luis Niño (Potosi, Bolivia, active between 1737 and 1750)
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Beschreibung
Luis Niño (Potosi, Bolivia, active between 1737 and 1750).
"The Triumph of the Eucharist"
Oil on canvas.
110 x 80 cm.
Luis Niño was a prominent Indigenous painter and sculptor active in Potosí during the first half of the 18th century. Chroniclers such as Diego Arzans y Vela described him as an extraordinarily talented artist who blended Baroque influences with Indigenous spirituality to create visually striking and symbolically rich compositions.
This painting features a hierarchical structure that includes Christian elements such as the Virgin and the Most Holy Sacrament, surrounded by musical angels framed by lush gold brocade work—a hallmark of Potosí’s viceregal art.
Compared to other works by Niño, such as *The Virgin of Sabaya* and *The Virgin of the Rosary* (housed in the Museo de la Moneda in Potosí and the Recoleta in Sucre, respectively), the painting retains the compositional structure and decorative motifs characteristic of his style. The arrangement of musical angels at the top and the inclusion of anthropomorphic architectural elements demonstrate stylistic coherence across his works. In contrast to paintings like *Our Lady of Victory of Malaga* (at the Denver Museum), this painting reveals a more pronounced international influence, adapted to the local context by Niño.
They reflect both European traditions and Andean influences.
In the lower plane, the Virgin Mary and Marian symbols highlight the spiritual connection between heaven and earth. Her presence, superimposed over the landscape, evokes the symbolic identification between Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Virgin Mary—a common evangelization strategy to ease the acceptance of Christianity among Indigenous peoples.
The color palette relies on warm tones, with golds and reds standing out against a muted background, creating a contrast that draws the viewer’s attention to central elements.
The gold brocade technique, meticulously applied to the angels’ and Virgin’s garments, showcases the artist’s technical skill and ability to harmoniously integrate decorative elements. Oil paint combined with gold detailing creates a richly textured surface that reflects light uniquely, enhancing the scene’s spirituality.
Historically, Niño’s work emerged during the consolidation of mestizo Baroque in Upper Peru (modern-day Bolivia), where artistic expressions reflected the interplay between European traditions and Indigenous beliefs. Niño worked in a context deeply shaped by Potosí’s mining exploitation, a major source of wealth for the Spanish Empire, where Indigenous mitayos (forced laborers) played a crucial role. Through his art, Niño reclaimed Indigenous artistic capabilities, as noted by Arzans, who compared his creations to those of classical European masters.
This painting exemplifies Luis Niño’s technical mastery. By blending Christian iconography with Indigenous traditions and symbols, Niño crafted a visual narrative that resonated with both colonial elites and Indigenous communities. His legacy bridges two worlds, affirming Indigenous cultures’ capacity to dialogue, adapt, and resist through artistic creation.
Reference Bibliography:
- Chacón Torres, M. (1973). "Arte Virreinal en Potosí". Escuela de Estudios Hispanoamericanos.
- Gisbert, T. (1999). “Luis Niño y San Lorenzo de Potosí”, en Revista de la Fundación Cultural del Banco Central de Bolivia (La Paz), n.º 7, págs. 17-25 .
- Querejazu, P. (1999). “Luis Niño, el famoso desconocido”, en Revista de la Fundación Cultural del Banco Central de Bolivia (La Paz), n.º 7, págs. 7-16.
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Luis Niño (Potosi, Bolivia, active between 1737 and 1750).
"The Triumph of the Eucharist"
Oil on canvas.
110 x 80 cm.
Luis Niño was a prominent Indigenous painter and sculptor active in Potosí during the first half of the 18th century. Chroniclers such as Diego Arzans y Vela described him as an extraordinarily talented artist who blended Baroque influences with Indigenous spirituality to create visually striking and symbolically rich compositions.
This painting features a hierarchical structure that includes Christian elements such as the Virgin and the Most Holy Sacrament, surrounded by musical angels framed by lush gold brocade work—a hallmark of Potosí’s viceregal art.
Compared to other works by Niño, such as *The Virgin of Sabaya* and *The Virgin of the Rosary* (housed in the Museo de la Moneda in Potosí and the Recoleta in Sucre, respectively), the painting retains the compositional structure and decorative motifs characteristic of his style. The arrangement of musical angels at the top and the inclusion of anthropomorphic architectural elements demonstrate stylistic coherence across his works. In contrast to paintings like *Our Lady of Victory of Malaga* (at the Denver Museum), this painting reveals a more pronounced international influence, adapted to the local context by Niño.
They reflect both European traditions and Andean influences.
In the lower plane, the Virgin Mary and Marian symbols highlight the spiritual connection between heaven and earth. Her presence, superimposed over the landscape, evokes the symbolic identification between Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Virgin Mary—a common evangelization strategy to ease the acceptance of Christianity among Indigenous peoples.
The color palette relies on warm tones, with golds and reds standing out against a muted background, creating a contrast that draws the viewer’s attention to central elements.
The gold brocade technique, meticulously applied to the angels’ and Virgin’s garments, showcases the artist’s technical skill and ability to harmoniously integrate decorative elements. Oil paint combined with gold detailing creates a richly textured surface that reflects light uniquely, enhancing the scene’s spirituality.
Historically, Niño’s work emerged during the consolidation of mestizo Baroque in Upper Peru (modern-day Bolivia), where artistic expressions reflected the interplay between European traditions and Indigenous beliefs. Niño worked in a context deeply shaped by Potosí’s mining exploitation, a major source of wealth for the Spanish Empire, where Indigenous mitayos (forced laborers) played a crucial role. Through his art, Niño reclaimed Indigenous artistic capabilities, as noted by Arzans, who compared his creations to those of classical European masters.
This painting exemplifies Luis Niño’s technical mastery. By blending Christian iconography with Indigenous traditions and symbols, Niño crafted a visual narrative that resonated with both colonial elites and Indigenous communities. His legacy bridges two worlds, affirming Indigenous cultures’ capacity to dialogue, adapt, and resist through artistic creation.
Reference Bibliography:
- Chacón Torres, M. (1973). "Arte Virreinal en Potosí". Escuela de Estudios Hispanoamericanos.
- Gisbert, T. (1999). “Luis Niño y San Lorenzo de Potosí”, en Revista de la Fundación Cultural del Banco Central de Bolivia (La Paz), n.º 7, págs. 17-25 .
- Querejazu, P. (1999). “Luis Niño, el famoso desconocido”, en Revista de la Fundación Cultural del Banco Central de Bolivia (La Paz), n.º 7, págs. 7-16.
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