Conservation of the 18th-Century Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Rosary at Comayagua Cathedral

This project involves the conservation of the elaborately carved and gilt Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Rosary, including its several oil and embossed paintings on wood and wooden sculptures.

Comayagua is the colonial and cultural capital of Honduras and an important tourist destination. [Photo credit: Project organizer]

Project Details


Location: Comayagua, Honduras, Central America, Americas Organiser(s): Honduran Institute of Anthropology and History Funder(s): U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding received: $65,850 (USD) Commencement Date: 09/2015 Project Status: Completed
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