{"product_id":"arizona-1-2-arizona-goldback","title":"1\/2 Arizona Goldback® | Half Goldback | K2BX","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet beneath the luminous towers of Mission San Xavier del Bac, this artwork celebrates the\u003cbr\u003evirtue of Fides (Faith) through the legacy of Arizona’s earliest spiritual pioneers. In the late 17th\u003cbr\u003eand 18th centuries, Spanish missionaries journeyed across the rugged desert Southwest,\u003cbr\u003efounding missions like San Xavier. These missions became centers to share beliefs, foster\u003cbr\u003ecommunity, and cultivate the land, shaping Arizona’s identity for centuries.\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the composition sits a poised young woman, her presence inspired by classical\u003cbr\u003eMarian devotion. She gently cradles a lit candle to symbolize the steadfast light of faith carried\u003cbr\u003eby the missionaries. Her traditional Spanish gown and cross pendant honor the Catholic\u003cbr\u003eheritage of the mission era, while her serene expression conveys quiet strength and reverence.\u003cbr\u003eAround her, the desert comes alive with native Sonoran plants and wildlife: blooming cactus\u003cbr\u003eflowers, a swift roadrunner, the tiny elf owl, and a desert spiny lizard. Each one reflects the\u003cbr\u003eresilience of this harsh but beautiful land. A lemon tree grows at her side, a nod to the\u003cbr\u003eagricultural legacy of the missions, where citrus orchards and gardens flourished.\u003cbr\u003eAbove, white doves take flight—a classic emblem of peace and the Holy Spirit. Behind her\u003cbr\u003estands the radiant white facade of San Xavier del Bac, affectionately known as the “White Dove\u003cbr\u003eof the Desert.” For Arizonans, this sacred landmark is an architectural treasure and a living\u003cbr\u003etestament to the state’s spiritual roots.\u003cbr\u003eThe scene is bound together by a guiding principle drawn from Psalms 27:1: “The Lord is my\u003cbr\u003elight.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45383546142908,"sku":null,"price":4.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0115\/3468\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-MintagesArtwork-ListingImages_MA-Front-.5GB.webp?v=1771640264","url":"https:\/\/k2bx.com\/products\/arizona-1-2-arizona-goldback","provider":"K2BX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}