Antonio de Torres's "The Elevation of the Cross" – History and Conservation

 

In 2016 LACMA acquired a monumental painting by the Mexican artist Antonio de Torres, which was originally commissioned for the Franciscan convent of San Luis Potosí. Torres was part of a circle of artists interested in the renewal of painting in eighteenth-century Mexico. The film documents the painting’s history and process of conservation, providing insight into Torres's remarkable proficiency.

—Ilona Katzew, Curator and Department Head of Latin American Art, LACMA.

Subscribe to our free e-letter!

Webform