Luis Ortiz (XIX) - Mater Desolada

oil on canvas with a religious theme, signed “Luis Ortiz fecit” and dated 1870. The inscription uses the Latin formula “fecit,” common in old works and meaning “he made it” or “he painted it.”

The composition depicts a Marian figure in a contemplative stance, close to the iconography of the Virgin of Sorrows, within a formal language typical of Spanish religious painting of the 19th century. Notable is the serene treatment of the face, the interlaced hands, the drapery, and the dark background of great sobriety.

The work, according to its known provenance, comes from a convent of nuns located in Spain, in the Castilla region.

Canvas measurements: 73 x 93 cm.
Framed measurements: 83 x 107 cm.

The painting has undergone partial restoration by a professional, preserving its antique character and the craquelure typical of the period. The gilded frame shows wear and signs of age in keeping with its age. It is recommended to carefully review the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.