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Baroque Altarpieces
The Iglesia Nueva in Socovos houses several baroque altarpieces that rank amongst its finest artistic features. These retablos sit alongside an impressive collection of sculptures in the Salzillo tradition, relocated from the earlier Iglesia Vieja. What to see here are masterworks of baroque religious art, carefully preserved within this notable church.
Dolorosa Virgin (Salzillo School)
The Virgen Dolorosa displayed in Socovos's Parroquia de la Asunción is a processional statue featuring a carved and polychromed wooden head and hands. Standing 152 cm tall with dimensions of 52 cm wide and 40 cm deep, it originates from the Salzillo workshop. This important piece exemplifies salzillesca sculpture found throughout the Albacete province and remains a significant example of 18th-century religious craftsmanship. Visitors to the parish church can see what to see of this carefully preserved wooden figure.
Virgin of the Pillar
The Virgen del Pilar is a polychrome wooden sculpture housed in the Parroquia de la Asunción in Socovos. Standing 63.5 cm tall, with the figure of Mary herself measuring 30 cm, this carved work exemplifies the refined carving techniques of its period. The sculpture's characteristic rounded drapery folds and the distinctive styling of the head reflect the influence of Francisco Salzillo and his workshop circle, marking it as a notable example of 18th-century Spanish religious sculpture. What to see here includes the fine craftsmanship in the figure's subtle details.
San Antonio de Padua
The San Antonio de Padua is a polychrome and gilded wooden sculpture, 79 cm in height, housed in the Parroquia de la Asunción in Socovos. Dating from the Rococo period, this refined piece exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Salzillo school from Murcia, one of Spain's most celebrated traditions of religious sculpture. What to see here is a remarkable example of 18th-century ecclesiastical woodcarving at its finest.
Crucifix
The Cristo Crucificado in Socovos's Parroquia de la Asunción is a carved and polychrome wooden sculpture measuring 155 cm tall by 125 cm wide. This notable work of Levantine sculpture bears traces of Granadian influence, depicting the dead Christ on the cross with accomplished anatomical detail. The body is modelled with refined restraint and considerable skill, creating a striking example of regional religious art worth seeing when visiting the parish church.
- 1.Baroque Altarpieces
- 2.Dolorosa Virgin (Salzillo School)
- 3.Virgin of the Pillar
- 4.San Antonio de Padua
- 5.Crucifix
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