Not really my cup of tea, but something fascinating about that lady

Santa Marina, one of Seville’s oldest churches, blends Gothic and Mudéjar styles with Moorish-inspired brickwork. Its austere beauty, minaret-like tower, and luminous interior reflect centuries of cultural fusion. Surviving fires, it now houses evocative modern sculptures, preserving both history and spiritual artistry in a tranquil, timeless space.

Over the centuries, fires destroyed many original artworks, but some important pieces remain, especially those contributed by the Brotherhood of La Sagrada Resurrección. The main altar is presided over by the striking image of La Sagrada Resurrección de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo (1973) by Francisco Buiza Fernández. In the nave of La Epístola, the Chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Aurora features a moving sculpture by Antonio J. Dubé de Luque (1978), depicting Mary grieving over the death of her son.



The statue of a lady in black inside the church-this is Nuestra Señora de la Aurora, a modern yet deeply evocative representation of the Virgin Mary in mourning, reflecting the church’s ongoing role as a site of devotion and artistic renewal. This statue, along with the church’s layered history and architectural beauty, makes Santa Marina a quiet but profound witness to Seville’s spiritual and cultural evolution.