The gilded baroque interior of the Templo de Aranzazu in Guadalajara blazes with candlelight in this richly saturated chrome-era photograph, capturing one of Mexico's most breathtaking colonial altarpieces — an explosion of churrigueresque gold leaf, carved saints, and ornate stonework rising to a vaulted ceiling heavy with decoration. Built by Franciscan monks in the 18th century, the Capilla de Aranzazu is famous for its retablo (altarpiece), considered among the finest examples of New Spain baroque craftsmanship in all of Mexico. The card was sent from Guadalajara by a traveler named Enid (or similar) to "Dear Isabelle & Bill" at an address in Johnstown, New York, writing: "Here we are in Mexico & having a grand time. Decided to try the trip after my return from town & Earle drive will. Hope to see you the winter. Again thank you for a nice time." Franked with an 80-centavo Mexican Correo Aéreo airmail stamp and postmarked Guadalajara, this chrome card was published by Ediciones Guadalajara with "Registro Artístico" designation, indicating artistic publication rights.