Folk Art Hand Painted Religious“Flight into Egypt” Decorative Wall Plate

Handle-painted piece of folk art depicting a religious scene… the Flight into Egypt. This artwork is characteristic of the vibrant, flat style found in various Latin American and Haitian artistic traditions.

Subject: The central figure is the Virgin Mary, who is holding the infant Jesus while riding on a donkey. She is accompanied by two other figures, presumably Saint Joseph and another attendant. A dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit, is painted at the top center.
Style: The style is naive or folk, using bright colors and bold black outlines. The figures have dark skin and hair, portraying them within a specific cultural context.
Medium/Form: It appears to be a round object, possibly a painted plate or plaque, with small holes at the top for hanging. The edges and foreground have a glittery, gold-toned application.

*****Measures 9.5” in diameter ******