González workshop
Saint Joachim, Saint Anne and the Virgin, late 17th century early 18th century
Enconchado. Oil on Panel and Mother-of-pearl inlaid.
25 x 19 cm
41 x 35 cm with frame
41 x 35 cm with frame
González workshop
Virgin of Atocha, End of the 17th century - beginning of the 18th century
Enconchado. Oil on Panel and Mother-of-pearl inlaid.
28 x 18.8 cm
45 x 36 cm with frame
45 x 36 cm with frame
Further images
The González brothers had a family workshop in Mexico City, specialising in makie and mother-of-pearl inlay techniques. Their panels, the historian informs us, were lined with linen, on top of which a paste was applied on which the drawing was executed and the mother-of-pearl pieces were arranged.
Next the final drawing was made and delicate layers of multi-coloured glaze were applied and, finally, the surface of the works were polished and lacquered until a smooth shiny sheen was attained. The golden, yellowy effect may have been obtained using saffron.
Related artworks
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Juan or Miguel Gonzalez (attrib.)Saint John the Baptist, 17th centuryMexico
Enconchado, oil and mother of-pearl, inlay on panel.
26.5 x 35 cm
Frame: 45 x 53 cm -
González workshopEnconchado Jewelry Chest , Late 17th centuryViceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico)
Paintings: Oil and tempera on wooden panel, mother-of-pearl, gold and silver;
Box: Jacaranda and cedar wood, bone and iron100 x 40 x 30 cm -
Juan or Miguel Gonzalez (attributed)Virgin of Guadalupe, 17th centuryEnconchado, oil and mother of-pearl, inlay on panel.26.5 x 35 cm
Frame: 45 x 53 cm
