La Virgen del pilar (late 18th century, Puerto Rico) by José Campeche y Jordán - Public Domain Catholic Painting
Details: Devotion to the Virgin is an important element of Puerto Rican Catholicism. The Madonna is venerated in many guises, each with its own iconography. According to Spanish legend, the apostle James, patron saint of Spain, saw a vision of the Virgin Mary one night while he was praying on...