The Santuario de Guadalupe in Santa Fe, NM is the oldest shrine to our Lady of Guadalupe in the United States. I wrote a little about the history of this place in a Black and White Tuesday post about the Church here and today, as part of Alisa’s Weekly Travel Theme: Statues I have a view of the beautiful statue at the entrance.
Northwest Frame of Mind 
What an interesting statue. Do you know the meaning of the little guy (Jesus? An angel?) below Mary? What is he holding?
LikeLike
I don’t know his story and the quick search I did wasn’t very informative but I want to spend more time looking into it. Maybe someone will read this who is familiar with the area and can let us all know!
LikeLike
I’d be interested to know what he is too, very strange statue.- it looks like he is holding a fish!
LikeLike
This might explain it: https://www.catholic.org/about/guadalupe.php
The boy is a poor Aztec indian named Juan Diego and he is simply holding up the folds of Mary’s dress.
LikeLike
Thanks so much for the link, now I understand more about the context and imagery.
LikeLike
I’ve always wanted to see the churches in New Mexico and Arizona. It is interesting that they have Our Lady of Guadalupe, she’s probably their patron saint.
LikeLike
You might be right and I think you would really enjoy a tour of the churches in New Mexico and Arizona. There are some very old structures and each is filled with simple beauty.
LikeLike
Yea!!! Thanks for posting this. Keeps my chin up and me going until October when I can get back. 😀
LikeLike
Oh good, I thought you’d like this one!
LikeLike
Loved Santa Fe, and I love this photo.
LikeLike
Thanks Nancy, Santa Fe is such a beautiful place.
LikeLike
Beautiful photo. The Virgin de Guadalupe is my favorite virgencita of all of them; she has a very special place in my heart.
LikeLike
Thank you Angeline, I’m happy I could share this photo with you today.
LikeLike
Beautiful!!
LikeLike
Thanks. 🙂
LikeLike
– the statue is a such a work of art – and is that like an “iron glow” the artist made to surround it? and the segments of flowers at the base are so unique.
Well I also love the adobe church building in the backdrop – and this photo lets us feel the smooth front – and then also the wave of the wall where those center two windows are…
and at the very top of the statue – is that a security camera in the middle of that white cross? just kidding… 😉
LikeLike
I’m glad you enjoyed this photo! I thought it captured a lot of Santa Fe in one image and you’ve noted everything I wanted to show. 🙂 The art, flowers, adobe, church, smooth and rough…
LikeLike
This photo makes me want to return to Santa Fe! Thanks for sharing.
LikeLike
You’re welcome Patti! I’m always ready to return to Santa Fe. 🙂
LikeLike
Love this photo! I would love to revisit Santa Fe!
LikeLike
Thanks Amy, I’d love to go back too!
LikeLike
Beautiful photo. I love the composition and the soft colours.
LikeLike
Thanks CG. The original colors were much brighter but I liked the softer look. I’m glad you think it works well here.
LikeLike
[…] https://nwframeofmind.com/2014/03/28/travel-theme-statues/ […]
LikeLike