The Hermandad de Santiago de Aznalcázar has inaugurated an exhibition titled Angustias Porta Coeli: Centuries of History, Art, and Devotion at the Círculo Mercantil e Industrial de Sevilla, located on Sierpes Street. The exhibition, which commemorates the 450th anniversary of the brotherhood's founding, will be open until June 21st during morning and afternoon hours.
The exhibition offers a journey through the corporation's history from the 16th century to the present day, showcasing its historical, artistic, and devotional heritage. Highlights include the commemoration of the centenary of the blue mantle of the Virgen de las Angustias, a work by Juan Manuel Rodríguez Ojeda, and a dedicated space for the Extraordinary Year “Angustias Porta Coeli”. Visitors can view the two processional floats of the image, one for penance and one for glory.
This exhibition provides an opportunity to discover the rich heritage, history, and spirituality of this corporation from the Aljarafe region of Seville. As part of the events, on Saturday, June 20th, Andrés Luque Teruel will give a lecture on the Juanmanuelino mantle at 8:00 PM.
“"Exhibitions like the one we inaugurate today fulfill our objective of bringing the heritage of our brotherhoods closer and discovering how faith, history, and artistic creation have walked together for centuries."
During the inaugural ceremony, the First Vice-President of the Círculo Mercantil, Lola Chaves Vicente, emphasized the entity's goal of showcasing the heritage of brotherhoods. The Grand Master of the Hermandad de Santiago de Aznalcázar, Joaquín Mellado Caballero, expressed his gratitude for hosting such a significant exhibition. The exhibition's curator, art historian José León Calzado, guided attendees through the different sections. The mayor of Aznalcázar, Manuela Cabello González, concluded the institutional remarks.
The event was attended by personalities such as Francisco Carrera Iglesias “Paquili”, president of the Professional Association of Sacred Art of Seville, and representatives from the Board of Directors of the Círculo Mercantil, including Elisa Pinilla (Third Vice-President) and Bruno González de la Peña (Head of Cultural Activities).
