Handmade Spanish Statues | Catholic Statuary | Christ at the Column 160 cm (62.99 in)

Handmade Spanish Statues | Catholic Statuary Workshops |  Christ at the Column 160 cm (62.99 in)

• Christ at the Column for Holy Week.
• 160 cm (62.99 in) tall.
• Item in stock for immediate shipping.
• Final unit clearance.
• Figures made of wood pulp.
• Hand-painted decoration.
• Figures with glass eyes.

History of the handmade Spanish statues Catholic Statuary Workshops

The handmade Spanish statues Catholic statuary workshops emerged in the mid-19th century during a period of Catholic and cultural effervescence.

This artisanal tradition developed in response to the growing demand for Catholic figures for parish and processional use.

The Vayreda Family and Their Legacy in Christian Art

One of the cornerstones of Catholic statuary in handmade Spanish statues was the Vayreda family. Joaquim and Marià Vayreda founded in 1880 Arte Cristiano, a craft workshop that became a production model and the seed for many other workshops created by workers who learned the manufacturing techniques and later started their own businesses.

Techniques and Materials Used in Figure Creation

The handmade Spanish statues Catholic statuary workshops use traditional techniques that have been refined over generations.

The hallmark features of the figures made in handmade Spanish statues are the handcrafted manufacturing process and the material used—wood pulp.

The manufacturing process begins with the creation of a clay model that serves as a prototype for the molds.

Once the molds are made, they are filled with wood pulp. If the piece has delicate details, such as hands or wings, these are usually made with separate molds.

After crafting the main body of the figure, it is sanded, and glass eyes and delicate parts are inserted.

Finally, it is hand-painted with oil paint. The painting details will depend on the type of finish requested by the buyer.

Finishes in handmade Spanish statues Catholic Figures

A distinctive characteristic of Catholic statues from handmade Spanish statues is the care put into the finishes.

The painting process, carried out entirely by hand, and the addition of elements such as crowns or halos, are the final stages of the manufacturing process. Finishes range from the most basic to the most detailed, including the use of gold leaf.

• Types of Finishes in Catholic Statues

  • Economy Finish: Figures with basic paint and simple glitter details.
  • Fine Finish: More elaborate painting. Crowns and halos with more detailed elements.
  • Superior Finish: Uses gold leaf in the painting, adding a distinctive shine.
  • Extra Finish: Combines polychrome and gilding with a sophisticated polishing process.
  • Antique Finish: Inspired by traditional aging techniques.

Clearance of the handmade Spanish statues Catholic Statuary Workshops

The El Arte Cristiano workshop in handmade Spanish statues houses the Museu dels Sants. This museum features a rotating exhibition of the figures produced in handmade Spanish statues.

Visitors can view statues of Saints, the Virgin Mary, scenes from the life of Christ, and more.

Additionally, visitors can delve into the history of the handmade Spanish statues workshops while also observing artisans from El Arte Cristiano at work in the studio.

The statues and sculptures displayed in the museum, once they have completed their exhibition cycle, are sold at a very low price to make room for new figures.