Triumph of Our Lady of Patrocinio

The Triumph Square is one of the most important historical areas in Seville, as it is surrounded on three of its sides by the walls of the Real Alcázar palace, the old Market and the cathedral. It is a large open space, with the monument to the Immaculate Conception in the centre. Opposite we find the Baroque Triumph, after which this square is named. Due to its monumental and cultural nature, it is usually crowded with tourists all day long.

It is an exceptional Baroque artwork that reminds us of one of the key events of the 18th century in Seville: 1 November 1755, the famous Lisbon earthquake, as well as being an example of life's religious customs. It is an excellent example of the typology of Triumph in Andalusia.

It is mainly made up of a baluster that rests on a quadrangular base, where we can find cartouches with motifs and inscriptions about its origin. In this case, in addition to the inscription, you can see the emblem of the Cathedral Chapter and a depiction of saints Justa and Rufina. It supports a shrine that houses the image of Our Lady of Patrocinio, made of white marble, which is crowned with a wrought iron cross. The complex stands on stone steps and is protected by an iron fence with a lantern on each one of the four corners. Different types of marble have been used to make the monument.

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