Novo-Hispanic or Spanish school; 18th century."Franciscan Saints".Oil on copper.Measurements: 25 x 20,5 cm (x2).Set of works that represent two religious, that after their tunics seem to be Franciscans. The two pieces present a similar composition with the protagonist, portrayed in bust, in the centre of the composition, which stands out for the sobriety of the background that monumentalizes the main figures. In both cases the figures hold staffs, but while one adopts a pious posture, the other holds open scriptures before the viewer.It is worth noting that during Spanish colonial rule, a mainly religious style of painting was developed, aimed at Christianising the indigenous peoples. Local painters were modelled on Spanish works, which they followed literally in terms of type and iconography. The most frequent models were harquebusier angels and triangular virgins; however, in the early years of the 19th century, at the time of independence and political openness in some of the colonies, several artists began to depict a new model of painting with its own identity.