The mobile image. Prints and the shaping of devotional networks from Lima to the Andes and beyond

Jason Dyck

doi:10.1080/08263663.2026.2689621

July 1, 2026Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies / Revue canadienne des études latino-américaines et caraïbes

The mobile image. Prints and the shaping of devotional networks from Lima to the Andes and beyond

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This research explores how religious images influenced the formation of devotional networks from Lima to the Andes and beyond.
Analyzed various religious paintings, sculptures, and prints from the colonial Andes.
Examined their placement in both sacred and secular spaces, such as churches and government buildings.
Utilized historical documents and artifacts to trace the spread of these images.
Religious images were widely distributed and accessible in both sacred and secular contexts.
The distribution of these images facilitated a shared, communal religious experience across diverse populations.
Cultural exchange was evident as these images crossed geographical boundaries, influencing devotional practices beyond the Andes.

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Historical analysis reveals the impact of religious images on devotional networks in the colonial Andes, suggesting significant cultural exchange.

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Religious images were pervasive in the colonial Andes. One could find paintings and sculptures of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and a host of saints not only in churches but in government buildings...

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