The Virgen de Huápulo - Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 23.75" x 15.75"
Framed Size: 27" x 19.25"
This lovely painting by Martha Ochoa is from the Cusco tradition. The Cusco School was an artistic tradition that first emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries in Cusco, Peru, blending indigenous and European baroque artistic styles. It is renowned for its catholic iconography, which often feature vibrant colors, elaborate ornamentation, and blended elements combining Catholic and native symbolism.
This painting portrays the Virgen de Huápulo, also known as Our Lady of Huápulo, is a revered title of the Virgin Mary in Ecuador. She is particularly associated with the historic Huápulo Sanctuary in Quito, which has been an important pilgrimage site since the colonial era. The devotion to the Virgen de Huápulo highlights her role as a compassionate and protective mother. The image of the Virgen de Huápulo is often depicted with rich, traditional attire, reflecting her deep significance in local culture and religious practices.
About the Artist:
Martha Ochoa, born in Cusco, Peru, studied at Santa Ana School, the Cusco School of Fine Arts, and San Antonio Abad University, focusing on design, architecture, and restoration. She is the granddaughter of renowned Peruvian artists Francisco Olazo, a founder of the Cusco School of Fine Arts, and Ernesto Olazo, a famous sculptor. Influenced by the Cusco School, she transformed religious themes into decorative renditions of Archangels and Madonnas with Peruvian colonial motifs. Her work is displayed in private homes, palaces, and presidential residences, reflecting her passion for Peruvian landscapes and the Cusco School’s blend of indigenous and European styles.
