Main altarpiece and the historic organ

The main altarpiece and the historic organ of the Church of Our Lady of the Elms are two of the most valuable heritage elements of Torre de Juan Abad y one of the most outstanding artistic groups in the Campo de Montiel.

Your visit allows you to discover a particularly rich dimension of the local heritage, where art, liturgy and cultural memory come together.

Both elements also reinforce the role of the parish as one of the great monumental landmarks of the town.

The main altarpiece, dedicated to the Virgin, was created by Francisco Cano between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. S

It is a work of great artistic quality, organized with a predella, three bodies and three streets, in addition to the inter-streets with representations of the apostles.

In his iconographic program Scenes from the Passion of Christ stand out. at the bottom and various episodes from the life of the Virgin, in addition to the central relief of the Assumption.

Its interest is even greater due to its excellent state of preservation, as it is among the few large altarpieces in the province that managed to survive the Civil War.

Beside him, the historic organ It adds a unique dimension to the visit and transforms this temple into a space where artistic heritage remains linked to music and cultural use.

Its importance within the town is reflected in the celebration of concerts throughout the year, which have made Torre de Juan Abad one of the reference points for this type of activity in the region.

The joint contemplation of the altarpiece and the organ thus allows us to understand not only the material richness of the temple, but also the continuity of its symbolic and cultural value in the present.