Miraculous Celebrity by Derek Burdette tells the remarkable story of the Señor de Ixmiquilpan, a 16th-century crucifix that rose to prominence in colonial Mexico City. Originally created by Indigenous artists and forgotten for decades, the statue was believed to have miraculously renewed itself in 1621. It was then moved to the capital, where it became a major religious and cultural landmark over the next 250 years. Venerated by people across social classes, the crucifix was eventually enshrined in the Convento de Santa Teresa la Antigua and came to symbolize both spiritual devotion and social influence. Burdette traces the statue’s biography across five chapters, examining how it was promoted, reproduced in artworks, carried in public processions, and ultimately housed in a neoclassical chapel. Drawing from archival research and visual analysis, the book highlights how sacred images shaped faith, politics, and community identity in colonial Mexico. As the first monograph dedicated entirely to a colonial crucifix, Miraculous Celebrity fills a gap in art historical scholarship and offers a compelling study for readers interested in Latin American history, religious art, and cultural heritage.