Francisco Arquillo
Francisco Arquillo is a renowned art restorer known for his significant contributions to the preservation of religious artifacts, including his previous work on the Virgen de la Macarena in 1978 and a controversial restoration in 2012. Recently, he has been in the news due to his involvement in the restoration process of the Virgen de la Macarena, which has sparked considerable public outcry over the changes made to the iconic figure's appearance.
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Recent news mentions
Francisco Arquillo's intervention on the Virgen de La Macarena was criticized for altering its appearance.
“Ha vuelto”: La Macarena regresa restaurada entre colas de fieles tras el fiasco de la intervención en la talla | Noticias de Andalucía
Spain· 2025-12-08
Francisco Arquillo was criticized for using inadequate techniques during the intervention on the virgin.
La Macarena se retira del culto para ser restaurada | CulturaSpain· 2025-08-12
Francisco Arquillo previously conducted a controversial intervention on the Virgen de la Macarena that led to public outcry.
La Macarena aprueba por amplia mayoría la restauración de la Virgen a cargo del experto Pedro Manzano | CulturaSpain· 2025-07-30
Francisco Arquillo is an 85-year-old retired man who took on an important restoration task.
La Macarena y el orgullo herido de Sevilla | CulturaSpain· 2025-06-29
Francisco Arquillo directed a previous restoration that was criticized for its lack of transparency.
“Es un privilegio y una responsabilidad”: la Hermandad de la Macarena elige a Pedro Manzano para que recupere el rostro de la virgen | CulturaSpain· 2025-06-27
Francisco Arquillo is responsible for the restoration of the virgin in 1978 and the last significant modification in 2012.
La hermandad de la Macarena pone en marcha el proceso para revertir la restauración fallida | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-25