Virgen del Pueblo - Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 59" x 39"
Framed Size: 67" x 47.25"
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 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 Virgin Mary in an emaculate and ornate dress with circular patterns and a floral design. The Virgen del Pueblo, also known as Our Lady of the People, is a title of the Virgin Mary that highlights her close relationship with the community and her role as a caring and protective mother to all people. This devotion emphasizes Mary's accessibility and her deep connection with the everyday lives of her devotees.
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.
