History and Artistic Stories about Our Lady of Ujarrás

Abstract

Received: 03-10-2020
Approved: 05-29-2020

Abstract

Sacred art tells stories about people′s beliefs and the history of human beings around the world. In Costa Rica, Our Lady of Ujarrás has been venerated since 1565. First in Ujarrás Valley and then in Paraíso, Cartago. This title of Saint Mary Virgin has been represented by different forms of arts, such as sculptures, stained glass, paintings and murals. In this way, this research shows the most important art linked to its cult.