The Lost Child Nino Perdido de San Luis Potosi : This is the Third Sorrow of Mary: The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem

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  • The Lost Child Nino Perdido de San Luis Potosi 
  • This magnificent Retablo is a portrait of a Statue believed to have been in the Cathedral of San Luis Potosi; hence the Title.
  • This is the Third Sorrow of Mary: The Loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem
  • While visiting the Temple in Jerusalem at age twelve, Jesus became separated from His Parents and was inadvertently left behind. Upon returning to Jerusalem three days later, His worried Parents found Him at the Temple listening to the Teachers and amazing those around Him with His understanding.
  • When admonished by Mary for His disappearance, Jesus replied: "How is it that You sought me? Did You not know that I must be in My Father's house?
  • This Retablo would have been Venerated by Family whom have Lost Children, Missing Children, or Children Passed.
  • The Young Jesus wears a classical Robe covered with Milagros.
  • Milagros are Mexican "Miracle Charms" used to call Blessings upon yourself or a Loved One. Handmade throughout Mexico, they were traditionally placed at the Altars of Mexico's many Saints to Request Miracles; from Safe Travels, to Prosperity, to Health and Fulfilling Wishes.
  • Each Milagro symbolizes a Prayer, Hope, or Wish. People pin Individual Milagros to the fabric draped over the Statue of a Saint or sometimes set them out in a Shrine; others carry the Charms with them to remind them of the Prayer for Healing or Gratitude. 
  • Measures: LARGE 20" x 14"
  • Condition: Excellent.
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