Christ at the Column

Christ at the Column is a life-sized Baroque wooden figure bound to a column and located inside the Church of Vera Cruz. The sculpture displays precise anatomical details and religious expression that the artist carved with great care into the wood.

A master sculptor created this religious work in 1619 for a local brotherhood dedicated to prayer and penitence. The work later became independent and significantly influenced Spanish Baroque artistic forms.

This figure belongs to a collection of wooden sculptures that represent moments from the Passion during Holy Week processions in the city. It embodies a central moment in the local religious tradition that people continue to honor.

The wooden figure stands on the right side of the main altar and is therefore easy to spot from many positions in the church. The best view is from the central pews, where the details are clearly visible.

The work originated from a period when religious collaboration established artistic standards that are still imitated today. This partnership led to a new appreciation for precise human representation in religious art.

Inception: 1619

Creator: Gregorio Fernández

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 41.65380,-4.72639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58