St. Michael’s Parish Church
Rebuilt on the original 16th century structure by the master architect Nicolás Mexîas between 1784 and 1785, this parish church was restored under the directorship of Francisco Espinosa in the 20th century, the only elements of Mexîas’ work to survive being the main chapel with its half-orange vault and pendentines adorned with Baroque plasterwork, the image dressing room behind it and the brick bell gable, which is now the architectural feature of greatest interest, in addition to being an emblematic landmark of the San Miguel district.
The main altar is dominated by an early 17th century image of the Santo Cristo de las Penas. The shrine is an exquisite piece of work made from wood and gilded in the Mannerist style.
The image of San Miguel, after whom the church is named, dates back to the 17th century and is currently to be found in the wall of the Epistle, having stood until 1954 in the image dressing room behind the main altarpiece on a Rococo pedestal that is now occupied by an Inmaculada from the same period..
As far as paintings are concerned, the highlights are the three 17th century canvases that adorn the wall at the feet of the image: Jesús servido por los ángeles, Inmaculada and Flagelación de Cristo.
Worthy of note in the sacristy is a magnificent 17th century sculpture of Christ on the Cross.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Jesús Romero Benîtez, Guîa Artîstica de Antequera
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