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Milagro (votive)
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Milagros are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico, the southern United States, other areas of Latin America, and parts of the Iberia
Milagros nailed to the church bell at San Miguel Mission of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Milagros nailed to the church bell at San Miguel Mission of Santa Fe, New Mexico
The text that is painted beneath this ex-voto tells of the Gonzalez family, who were on the streets one night and were attacked. But, thanks to the Vi
The text that is painted beneath this ex-voto tells of the Gonzalez family, who were on the streets one night and were attacked. But, thanks to the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos (whose image in the painting floats between the family and their assailants) they escaped unharmed. Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos is venerated in the region of central Mexico where the depicted incident occurred. The ex-voto is dated August 28, 1947, San Juan de los Lagos.
Votive offering
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A votive offering or votive deposit is one or more objects displayed or deposited, without the intention of recovery or use, in a sacred place for religious purposes. Such items are a feature of moder
Milagro (votive)
…Milagros (also known as an ex-voto or dijes or promesas) are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico, the southern United States, other areas of Latin America, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. They are frequently attached to altars, shrines…
Votive paintings in the ambulatory of the Chapel of Grace, in Altötting, Bavaria, Germany
Votive paintings in the ambulatory of the Chapel of Grace, in Altötting, Bavaria, Germany
Mexican votive painting of 1911; the man survived an attack by a bull.
Mexican votive painting of 1911; the man survived an attack by a bull.
Part of a female face with inlaid eyes, Ancient Greek Votive offering, 4th century BC, probably by Praxias, set in a niche of a pillar in the sanctuar
Part of a female face with inlaid eyes, Ancient Greek Votive offering, 4th century BC, probably by Praxias, set in a niche of a pillar in the sanctuary of Asclepios in Athens, Acropolis Museum, Athens
Bronze animal statuettes from Olympia, votive offerings, 8th–7th century BC
Bronze animal statuettes from Olympia, votive offerings, 8th–7th century BC