The Monjas coronadas ("Crowned nuns") is a pictorial genre that emerged during the viceregal period of New Spain in the 17th century, extending into the 18th and 19th centuries. These paintings usually depict novices from New Spain who made their solemn vows, and thus are portrayed after the profession rite with jewels and ornaments.
The Monjas coronadas ("Crowned nuns") is a pictorial genre that emerged during the viceregal period of New Spain in the 17th century, extending into the 18th and 19th centuries. These paintings usually depict novices from New Spain who made their solemn vows, and thus are portrayed after the profession rite with jewels and ornaments.
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