Fernando Estévez
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Fernando Estévez was a Spanish
sculptor of the 18th century from La Orotava, Tenerife
. He is considered one of the Canary Islands most noted sculptors.
It is known for being the creator of the image of the Virgin of Candelaria
patron saint of the Canary Islands.
Spain
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sculptor of the 18th century from La Orotava, Tenerife
Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest and most populous island of the seven Canary Islands, it is also the most populated island of Spain, with a land area of 2,034.38 km² and 906,854 inhabitants, 43% of the total population of the Canary Islands. About five million tourists visit Tenerife each year, the...
. He is considered one of the Canary Islands most noted sculptors.
It is known for being the creator of the image of the Virgin of Candelaria
Virgin of Candelaria
The cult of the Virgin of Candelaria or Our Lady of Candelaria , popularly called La Morenita, celebrates an apparition of the Virgin Mary on the island of Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands . The center of worship is located in the city of Candelaria in Tenerife. She is depicted as a Black Madonna...
patron saint of the Canary Islands.