10 Questions
What is the original name of the statue in Quechua?
Taytacha Temblores
Why did Philip II order the sculpting of a different image of Christ?
To allow the Indians to recognize themselves in the image
Where was the statue of Taytacha Temblores originally created?
In the Cusco region around 1570
What happened when the statue was being transported to Cusco?
The chest containing the image became so heavy that it could not be moved
What is the significance of the Taytacha Temblores statue in present-day Peru?
It is one of the most well-known sculptures and is represented in hundreds of paintings
What materials were used to create the sculpture of the Señor de los Temblores?
Straw, cloth, wood, and plaster
What is the significance of the black color of the sculpture?
It is the result of exposure to smoke, dust, and flower pollen
What was the initial belief about the material used to model the sculpture's body?
It was made of llama parchment
What is unusual about the sculpture's anatomy?
It has asymmetrical features
What was done to the sculpture during the 1985 restoration?
Its structure was reinforced, and insect damage was mitigated
Explore the history and significance of the Señor de los Temblores statue, also known as Taytacha Temblores, located in Cusco Cathedral. Learn about its role in the city during the 1650 earthquake and its annual procession on Holy Monday.
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