History of art in San Miguel

Natalie Taylor

Aug 185 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Circumcision of Jesus

Two works of art in Las Monjas church were done by Juan Rodriguez Juarez, one of the most prominent novo-Hispanic artists of the Baroque...

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THE HISTORY OF ART: The Biblioteca’s “Mystery Room”

Natalie Taylor

May 263 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART: The Biblioteca’s “Mystery Room”

As I have written previously, the Biblioteca is a fine repository of art, with paintings, and books on shelves sharing space in every...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Art amid thousands of books

Natalie Taylor

May 135 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Art amid thousands of books

A stunning mural greets the visitor at the entrance to the Biblioteca Publica. As they enter the Tesoros bookstore, they are enveloped by...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Biblioteca Publica

Natalie Taylor

Apr 284 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Biblioteca Publica

“All the world’s a stage,” says Shakespeare in the famous line from As You like It. Then he declares that we’re all just actors, and “one...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: A stonemason and a mystery painter

Natalie Taylor

Mar 106 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: A stonemason and a mystery painter

Along the left wall in the church of San Rafael, halfway to the altar, there is an opening that leads into a chapel. The doorway was...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Nicolas, harvester of stars

Natalie Taylor

Feb 186 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Nicolas, harvester of stars

Just about everyone is familiar with the artistic renaissance of San Miguel de Allende in the 1940s, with the arrival of three people...

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HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Instituto Allende Part II

Natalie Taylor

Feb 44 min read

HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Instituto Allende Part II

In the first part of the story of the Instituto Allende, I spoke of its beginnings as the private home of Manuel Tomas de la Canal, and...

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HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The chapel on the hill

Natalie Taylor

Jan 213 min read

HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The chapel on the hill

At the eastern top of the hill on San Francisco Street, where the road curves to the right onto Salida a Queretaro, stands a rather plain...

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Natalie Taylor

Jan 145 min read

ART SLEUTHING IN SAN MIGUEL, Part 2

Some months ago I wrote about the challenges, frustration, and joys of uncovering hidden art treasures in San Miguel. As I explained in...

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HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Instituto Allende, Part I

Natalie Taylor

Jan 64 min read

HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Instituto Allende, Part I

One of the iconic places in San Miguel is the Instituto Allende. It is a popular wedding venue, with one of the most beautiful courtyards...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Church of Santa Ana

Natalie Taylor

Dec 24, 20235 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Church of Santa Ana

The church of Santa Ana, at its current location on Insurgentes and Reloj, began as a school for girls in 1734. Some years later, a...

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THE HISTORY OF ART: The Virgin of Guadalupe

Natalie Taylor

Dec 10, 20235 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART: The Virgin of Guadalupe

The Virgin Mary is celebrated by Christians as the model wife, mother, and heavenly queen. Her representation as the Virgin of Guadalupe...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Virgin of Loreto

Natalie Taylor

Nov 26, 20234 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Virgin of Loreto

Many artworks in San Miguel de Allende are found within churches or other buildings, but there is a considerable amount of public art...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Parroquia’s 20th century artists

Natalie Taylor

Nov 12, 20237 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The Parroquia’s 20th century artists

The Parroquia holds many ancient artworks—paintings done by renowned novo-Hispanic painters, sculptures, and valuable artifacts held as...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Hidden treasures of the Parroquia

Natalie Taylor

Oct 22, 20235 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: Hidden treasures of the Parroquia

In previous articles I have spoken about the artwork within the parish church of Michael the Archangel, the major church in the center of...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE: Endangered treasures

Natalie Taylor

Oct 8, 20234 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE: Endangered treasures

A disturbing piece of news appeared last week about damage being done to one of the religious niches in San Miguel. The headlines stated...

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THE ARTISTIC TREASURES OF THE PARROQUIA PART II

Natalie Taylor

Sep 2, 20235 min read

THE ARTISTIC TREASURES OF THE PARROQUIA PART II

In a previous article I spoke about the art works found in the Parroquia—the Saint Michael the Archangel parish church—the most...

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THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The church of San Juan de Dios

Natalie Taylor

Jul 31, 20233 min read

THE HISTORY OF ART IN SAN MIGUEL: The church of San Juan de Dios

Somewhat removed from the historical center of San Miguel, stands the church of San Juan de Dios. The construction of this church began...

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Natalie Taylor

Jun 11, 20234 min read

ART SLEUTHING IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

For more than a year I have been writing about the history of art in San Miguel. There are so many artistic treasures in our city dating...

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