wonder-lijk 4

This Christ image... 

didn't really have a crown of thorns already modeled on it... 

so the devotees added a diadem, made of plants of the Andes, to the head, but without thorns, and fixed the rays of gold with precious gems on it. 

Apparently the figure is naked... 

but it has been dressed along the centuries with fine embroidered cloths that are periodically changed and cover the upper legs and belly. 

His head has been partially covered by a diadem of plants used to make baskets or hampers in the Andean artistry, and decorated with fine rays in gold and with precious stones that were donated by the devotees in gratitude for the miracles attributed to Christ in their prayer to Our Lord of Miracles.

Its entire cross is framed by waiving [zwevende] flames made of silver and platinum, possibly added in between the 17th or 18th century that may at the same time represent its divine nature or remembrance of the miracle of the fire, when the image was tested by being put in a bonfire by the orders of the inquisition inspector. 

The base of the cross has a garden of tropical flowers made of platinum, silver and gold, showing the image also as hanging from a tree of life. All these additions in noble metals follow a millennial custom to offer votive elements in thanksgiving to God for the miracles received.

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