Pedro Manzano
Pedro Manzano is a respected conservator and art expert who has been involved in the evaluation of important religious images, including the Virgen de la Macarena. He has garnered attention recently for his role in assessing the controversial restorations of the Virgen, providing expertise that aims to guide the Hermandad de la Macarena in restoring the image to its original appearance amidst widespread criticism from devotees.
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Pedro Manzano was responsible for the restoration of the Virgen de La Macarena.
“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
Pedro Manzano is the expert tasked with restoring the virgin to its original state.
La Macarena se retira del culto para ser restaurada | CulturaSpain· 2025-08-12
Pedro Manzano is recognized as one of the most prestigious restorers for his work on significant historical-artistic heritage in Andalusia.
Pedro Manzano, restaurador de La Macarena: “La Virgen debe seguir siendo reconocida por sus fieles, pero también protegida como un bien cultural” | CulturaSpain· 2025-08-06Pedro Manzano is the restorer appointed to oversee the restoration of the Virgen de la Macarena.
La Macarena aprueba por amplia mayoría la restauración de la Virgen a cargo del experto Pedro Manzano | CulturaSpain· 2025-07-30
Pedro Manzano has been appointed to restore the face of the Virgin by the Hermandad de la Macarena.
“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
Pedro Manzano has also analyzed the image after the three touch-ups and provided his assessment to the brotherhood's leaders.
La hermandad de la Macarena pone en marcha el proceso para revertir la restauración fallida | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-25