Saint John of the Cross

Saint John of the Cross — 12×16” Original Hand-Painted Oil Painting (Cusco School Style)

Invite one of the Church’s greatest mystics into your home with this 12×16-inch original hand-painted oil painting of Saint John of the Cross, rendered in the luminous Andean-Baroque tradition of the Cusco School.

This striking image portrays Saint John of the Cross holding the crucifix, a powerful sign of his teaching on union with Christ through the Cross. His contemplative gaze, the dark habit, and the rich gold ornamentation echo his profound writings on interior prayer, detachment, and divine love.

The intricate patterns, warm earth tones, and radiant gold accents typical of Cusco School sacred art give this piece a timeless, contemplative beauty. Each brushstroke invites silence, trust, and a deeper desire for God—making it a wonderful companion for personal prayer or spiritual reading.

A beautiful and spiritually enriching addition to any Catholic home, chapel, or library dedicated to the Carmelite saints and the mystical tradition of the Church.

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Features

• Original hand-painted oil on canvas

• Size: 12 × 16 inches (30 × 41 cm)

• Cusco School–inspired Andean-Baroque sacred art

• Iconography: Saint John of the Cross holding a crucifix

• Symbolism: contemplation, mystical union, redemptive suffering, divine love

• Perfect for home chapels, prayer corners, spiritual reading rooms, or Carmelite devotees

• A thoughtful gift for priests, seminarians, and anyone devoted to the mystical tradition of the Church

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Devotional Reflection

“Saint John of the Cross, master of interior prayer and divine love—pray for us, that we may embrace the Cross and be united more closely to Christ.”

Paintings can be framed once they arrived; they should be hung in a place that doesn't receive excessive direct sunlight and is not exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations.

At checkout, you can select your shipping preference; paintings will arrive well packed, and in a timely manner.