This sculptural ensemble, created by the renowned image maker Juan Antonio González García, known as 'Juan Ventura', aims to perpetuate one of the most unique traditions of the Venida de Nuestra Señora de Setefilla, a festival declared of Tourist Interest of Andalusia.
The initiative honors an ancestral rite that precedes the transfer of the Patron Saint from her sanctuary. The bronze and stone sculpture depicts the mythical figure of popular Loreño devotion, immortalizing the moment when the Virgin's coming is formally requested.
For the sculptor, born in Lora del Río on January 31, 1954, and trained by Francisco Buiza, this work holds special significance. Ventura, a prominent figure in contemporary Neo-Baroque imagery, has created works for Catania (Italy) and Seville.
Despite his international career, Ventura maintains a strong connection with local heritage, having contributed to the imagery of the Borriquita and restored images such as Nuestro Padre Jesús and the Santo Entierro. With this monument, created in his Sevillian workshop, the artist gifts his hometown a piece that merges art, faith, and Loreño identity.
