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The oldest inventory of the temple, dated 1671, already records the existence of these small images of Our Lady and Saint Joseph among the assets that presided over the primitive oratory of San Rafael. In 1720 we know that they are located on the main altar, next to the image of the Guardian. They are, therefore, two of the oldest works that can be appreciated in the temple of the Oath. Both respond to the canon of baroque works, made of polychromed wood, with glass eyes and prepared to be dressed, although they have a certain rigidity that denotes their early execution. Today they are displayed in a rich urn with profuse gilded foliage carving, from the late 18th century.
The oldest inventory of the temple, dated 1671, already records the existence of these small images of Our Lady and Saint Joseph among the assets that presided over the primitive oratory of San Rafael. In 1720 we know that they are located on the main altar, next to the image of the Guardian. They are, therefore, two of the oldest works that can be appreciated in the temple of the Oath. Both respond to the canon of baroque works, made of polychromed wood, with glass eyes and prepared to be dressed, although they have a certain rigidity that denotes their early execution. Today they are displayed in a rich urn with profuse gilded foliage carving, from the late 18th century.
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