Designed for the culturally refined,art historian's with the focus on the Latin America'This mestizo-baroque style art was made famous during the 16th-18th century Spanish Colonial era that emerged as the "Cusco School of Art".

The Cusco School Style influenced by their European teachers, this group of trained indigenous and mestizo artists tended to paint exclusively religious figures, but in bold dramatic colors of blues & reds,with lots of gold leaf, flat on the page, and often with the native flowers in the backdrop.

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Made in a large size box tote of the fine Italian leather,Texas based company "Kurtmen" paired the painting with a color they call "Rust Dakota",which is a rich warm mahogany brown,with a metallic blue undertone.This color choice of leather could not have been a better choice,when you see how beautifully paired the painting & leather look together!

The one of a kind-oil 11" x 12-1/2"painting is painted on a panel by a professional artist who studied under the masters of Cusco,Peru & who is commissioned out by Kurtmen, who then proudly displays the art on their western style bags.

The beautifully painted portrait is of the "Madonna & Child",with the child in her lap while she feeds him fruits..A halo shines around her head,her veil long & has gold painted beads along the trim..Floral work is painted in the corner top.The panel is held down by bronze star studs which give it it's western edge.

The sides are studded with the same bronze star studs & are displayed in a large size cross.The borders & straps are all hand whipped stitched with mocha colored Italian leather.The interior is a 'drop anything & everything" size & you'll be able to pack a lot in it!

Like any fine piece of art,this requires respect,care & love!