10 Questions
Where was the copy of the statue commissioned?
By a local indigenous artisan
What happened to the three chests containing images that were shipped from Spain?
The settlers of Inkillpata asked for one of the images to stay with them
What was the technique used in the elaboration of the sculpture of the Señor de los Temblores?
The sculptor used a straw mannequin and plaster paste
What is the source of the black color on the statue's surface?
It is the result of exposure to smoke, dust, and pigments from flowers
What material was the body of the statue made of?
Linen vegetable fiber
Who is Señor de los Temblores?
A late 16th-century statue of the crucifixion of Jesus
What is the meaning of Taytacha Temblores in Quechua?
Christ or Lord of the Earthquakes
Why did Philip II order the sculpting of a different image of Christ for Peru?
To create an image that the Indigenous people could relate to
Why was the statue of Señor de los Temblores left in Mollepata near Cusco?
It was too heavy to be moved any further
In what procession is Taytacha Temblores carried annually?
Holy Monday
Test your knowledge about the late 16th-century statue of the crucifixion of Jesus in Cusco Cathedral, also known as Señor de los Temblores. Learn about its historical significance, popular beliefs, and annual procession on Holy Monday in Cusco, Peru.
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