Capilla de Jesús Nazareno, Marinilla, Colonial Catholic chapel in Marinilla, Colombia.
Capilla de Jesús Nazareno is a colonial chapel in Marinilla with three interior sections divided by wooden pillars, while lateral walls are built from rammed earth and the front facade consists of stone construction. The interior is marked by 18th-century murals alongside religious artworks that reveal both handcrafted details and artistic skill throughout the space.
The chapel was built between 1752 and 1760 under Father Doctor Sebastian Jimenez's direction, with support from Don Ignacio Castañeda and Javiera Londoño from the local community. Construction took place during a period when colonial craftspeople in the region were establishing new religious structures.
The chapel honors its patron Jesus Nazareno and displays religious artworks of European origin alongside pieces by local artist Calixto Villegas inside its walls. This mix of imported and local creativity shows how faith and artistic tradition have merged in this community over time.
The chapel's interior can be viewed with attention to the painted wooden altar featuring detailed carved work that deserves close examination. Visiting during daylight hours works best, as natural light brings out the colors in the murals and artworks throughout the space.
The wooden retablo at the altar is painted in crimson and gold, featuring religious carved imagery that follows Barcelona artistic traditions. This altar displays a rare blend of Spanish craftwork methods and local colonial building from the 18th century.
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