The artwork, titled “Altarpiece of the Virgin of Guadalupe with Saint John the Baptist, Fray Juan de Zumárraga and Juan Diego,” was created by Miguel Cabrera, a distinguished artist within the Baroque art movement. This religious painting is housed in the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) in Mexico City, Mexico, and is esteemed for its representation of significant religious figures.
The centerpiece of the artwork is the revered image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, encircled by radiant golden light, symbolizing divinity and sanctity. Flanking this central figure are two angels in flowing garments, holding aloft draperies that frame the Virgin with a sense of reverence and ceremonial grandeur. Below this central icon, to the left, is the depiction of Fray Juan de Zumárraga, shown in a posture of prayer, his facial expression imbued with piety. On the opposite side stands Juan Diego, gazing upward toward the Virgin, with an expression of awe and devotion. Between these two figures is a smaller image of Saint John the Baptist, maintaining the altarpiece’s religious theme and harmonizing the composition. The overall aesthetic is characteristic of the Baroque style, with its emphasis on dramatic contrasts, intricate detail, and a deep sense of spirituality.