Mexican School Of The End Of The Eighteenth Century Entourage Of José De Paez Copper Oil

Mexican school at the end of the 18th century, entourage of José de Paez (1720-1790) At the apothecary's Oil on copper, bears an inscription at the bottom right: N 3 De Castiso, Y Espanola, Espanola Painting of castes, the legend in the cartouche indicating a number corresponds to a known series of caste tables preserved in Mexico City which specifies a classification of these mixtures. The indications specify the ethnic origin of the parents and the child. Castiso means here in Spanish "quarteron". The mother is depicted tenderly carrying her child to the apothecary for care. dimensions: 20.6 x 34.5 cm Good condition, small old restorations.