Bhaishajyaguru, the `Healing Teacher¿, is one of the most popular forms of the Buddha and is often known as the Medicine Buddha. While still a bodhisattva, he is shown as a seated Buddha wearing monk¿s robes, as usual in most of his depictions found in oriental art. In Tibet, he is sometimes depicted seated in his Lapis Lazuli Paradise, and in paintings he is generally colored blue. Innovation piece made in gres glazed in blue and ochre colors. Large porcelain flower. Wooden base included.
The image of Christ on the cross is reminiscent of Velázquez's Christ in its form and the expression of the gesture. Written on the wooden cross is the sentence "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" in Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Also available to be placed on the table (ref. 010.06911)
Classic depiction of a Virgin Mary with the Child in her arms, dressed in a white tunic with blue cloak symbolizing purity and surrounded by flowers. The image may be seen as a classic Madonna of the kind that is seen in churches and chapels. The Annunciation lily is one of the many types of flowers used in popular devotion as a symbol of the Virgin Mary¿s purity and beauty. The lyrics of the traditional hymn of Valencia speak of ¿the scented rose / the mystical Annunciation lily