Francisco Arquillo Torres
Francisco Arquillo Torres is a renowned conservator and expert in the field of art restoration, particularly known for his work within the religious community in Seville. He has gained recognition for his expertise in preserving the intricate details of religious icons, including the revered Virgen de la Macarena. Recently, he was called upon to rectify a controversial restoration of this iconic image after it provoked significant backlash from the community. His swift intervention, utilizing advanced non-invasive techniques, aimed to restore the statue to its original dignity and calm the concerns of devoted followers.
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Recent news mentions
Francisco Arquillo Torres was requested by the brotherhood to perform a superficial cleaning of the image.
Escándalo en España por la restauración de una imagen religiosa
Honduras· 2025-08-22
Professor Francisco Arquillo Torres was responsible for the recent restoration of the Macarena statue.
Madonna in Sevilla: Empörung über missglückte Restaurierung
Switzerland· 2025-06-25
Francisco Arquillo Torres is the professor and conservator responsible for the controversial restoration of the Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena.
Los encargados del patrimonio de la Hermandad de la Macarena dimiten tras la polémica restauración | Cultura
Spain· 2025-06-24
Francisco Arquillo Torres led the team from the University of Sevilla that conducted the restoration work.
Indignación e incredulidad ante la restauración de la Macarena en Sevilla: “Que la dejen como estaba” | CulturaSpain· 2025-06-23
Francisco Arquillo Torres is a well-known professional in the restoration field who was urgently called by the brotherhood to address the restoration problem.
Una polémica restauración de la Macarena provoca una tormenta en redes y obliga a una rectificación de urgencia: “Pedimos disculpas” | CulturaSpain· 2025-06-22