Served on a Plate: Engraved Sources of San Diego de Alcalá’s ‘Miraculous Meal’ for the Franciscans of Santiago, Chile (ca. 1710)

There exists a consensus in academic literature regarding the centrality of engraved prototypes for production colonial paintings Spanish Americas. In Peru, these artistic models were written into legal contracts between painters and clients. An examination notarial produced Cusco from 1650 to 1700 suggests that variety formats not only central professional practice, but adherence their images may have provided one motive entering such agreements. This study leans upon Flemish print sources confirm attribution partial canvas at Pinacoteca Universidad de Concepción, Chile as an episode series on life Diego Alcalá (c. 1710) Santiago, Chile. Commissioned by Franciscans status hagiographic cycle most extensive ever subject this missionary saint dictates multiplicity was necessary its creation. By identifying two engravings served models, recovers painting miracle sustained during arduous journey.