La Conquistadora
by Brenda Nippert
Title
La Conquistadora
Artist
Brenda Nippert
Medium
Painting - Painting
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The oldest continuously venerated image of Mary in the U.S. arrived in Santa Fe in 1626 with Spanish Friars. Her country of origin is a mystery and she has had an adventurous life. Only 30 inches tall, she has a wardrobe that any royal woman would admire. Having been given dresses of silk and satin, numerous jewels and pearls as well as gold and silver necklaces, brooches, crosses and even earrings in thanksgiving for her loving patronage over the centuries. She stands in Saint Francis Cathedral, but she does not gather dust. She is taken out several times a year for processions and events, including one of the biggest Marian festivals in the country. Once she was even stolen and quickly recovered then returned to her home after spending a night in the police station. Her official title is Our Lady of the Rosary, but she is affectionately known has la Conquistadora because she is certainly the conqueror of hearts.
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January 26th, 2018
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