Publisher's Synopsis
The Virgin of Guadalupe is a brilliant art book that celebrates a popular cultural icon, a venerable symbol of compassion, hope, and humilityùand one of the most popular pieces of ancient art ever created. Featuring colour photographs, bilingual English and Spanish captions, and an evocative essay, the book includes lyrical quotes from Aztec legends, miraculous apparitions, storied histories, and colourful folklore. Includes an English translation of ôHere It Is Told,ö the 1556 Aztec manuscript of the Virgin of GuadalupeÆs apparitions before Juan Diego.
