Publication: Monjas Coronadas: retratos y fiesta en la Nueva España (XVII-XIX)
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Lloret Sos, Isabel Mª.
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Los retratos de monjas coronadas muestran el simbolismo propio de la sociedad novohispana de los siglos XVII al XIX. En ellos, se plasma la efigie de una mujer-niña cuyo anonimato se pierde en el momento de la unión mística con Dios. Esta unión era festejada con un magno evento, luminarias y chirigotas que durante tres días recorrían la ciudad y despedían a la novicia que daba inicio a una nueva vida conventual. Estos retratos unen emoción y riqueza. Se colocaban en el lugar más importante de la casa y la familia ¿a través de su hija¿ también se emparentaba con Dios y además se consideraba un símbolo de prestigio, de limpieza de sangre y de poder extendiéndose a todo su propio linaje.
The portraits of monjas coronadas show the symbolism of New Spain society from the 17th to the 19th centuries. In them, the effigy of a woman-girl is reflected whose anonymity is lost at the moment of mystical union with God. This union was celebrated with a great event, lights and chirigotas that for three days toured the city and said goodbye to the novice who began a new conventual life. These portraits unite emotion and richness. They were placed in the most important place in the house and the family ¿through his daughter¿ was also related to God and was considered as a symbol of prestige, cleanliness of blood and power extending to all his own lineage.
The portraits of monjas coronadas show the symbolism of New Spain society from the 17th to the 19th centuries. In them, the effigy of a woman-girl is reflected whose anonymity is lost at the moment of mystical union with God. This union was celebrated with a great event, lights and chirigotas that for three days toured the city and said goodbye to the novice who began a new conventual life. These portraits unite emotion and richness. They were placed in the most important place in the house and the family ¿through his daughter¿ was also related to God and was considered as a symbol of prestige, cleanliness of blood and power extending to all his own lineage.