Sunday, April 16, 2006
Restoration of the Figure of Christ in Los Silos
There is an unexpected wealth of important religious art lurking around in Tenerife's churches. A few that come to mind are the figure Christ and the alter in La Laguna, several Icons in the cathedral at La Orotava and the magnificent filigree silver at Icod de los Viños.
Almost hidden from wider public knowledge are figures such as this one, EL CRISTO DE LA MISERICORDIA, which is housed in the parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Luz, in Los Silos. The article tells of its restoration.
The meticulously detailed, life-sized image came to Los Silos some time between 1625 and 1632. The latter date being the first time the image is documented.
A brotherhood, Hermandad de la Misericordia, had been founded in the town in 1614.
During the process of restoration, it was possible to study the image in great detail. Experts are now confidently able to attribute it as the work of Andaluz artist, Francisco de Ocampo (1579-1639), who had made other sculptures for Tenerife in 1608 and Las Palmas in 1616. Other examples of his work can be found in Seville.
EL CRISTO DE LA MISERICORDIA DE LOS SILOS. TENERIFE
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