Nuestra Señora de San Juan de Los Lagos

In this magnificent bulto, Nicolás Otero presents his rendition of “Nuestra Señora de San Juan de Los Lagos”, a venerated idol of the Blessed Virgin Mary with a rich devotional history. 

Carved from wood painted with vivid natural pigments and enhanced with aluminum medallions and a suede backdrop, Otero’s bulto echoes traits of the original statue from Jalisco, Mexico—most notably the crescent moon at her feet—while embracing a distinctly New Mexican style, palette, and form. 

This evocative, elaborate piece not only honors its deep spiritual and cultural significance, it also reflects Otero’s religious and artistic devotion.