Garbed in silken brocade, the archangel Gabriel is a regal presence in a Peruvian landscape where llamas graze amid stone houses. He carries a cornucopia, which symbolizes the abundance of the earth, and he spills blossoms throughout the country. Young and commanding, the heavenly messenger represents a pure spirit created by God. He appeared to Mary, to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus. Masterfully portrayed by Joel Espinoza, his feast day is September 29. Titled San Gabriel in Spanish.
