José Rodríguez de la Oliva

Painting depicting the Virgin of the Pine at the Cathedral of Santa Ana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This painting was made by José Rodríguez de la Oliva. José Rodríguez de la Oliva was a Spanish sculptor of the 18th-century from San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Tenerife. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Canary Islands. He was known as "El Moño" (The Top Knot).

Biography He was born on 15 December 1695 in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife).

Among his sculptures highlights the image of Our Lady of Remedios, in the Parish of San Marcos in Tegueste. In terms of silverware includes the design of the Custody of the Church of Santo Domingo in La Laguna.

José Rodríguez de la Oliva died on 27 November 1777 in his hometown of San Cristóbal de La Laguna. He was buried in the former Parish of Our Lady of Remedios, now Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

It is considered one of the three great artists of sacred art of Tenerife with Fernando Estévez and Cristóbal Hernández de Quintana. In addition, José Rodríguez de la Oliva was one of the most lavish painters and sculptors in the history of the Canary Islands.

Other data In addition to his artistic side, José Rodríguez de la Oliva was an important military. On 6 June 1743 he was declared by royal decree Lieutenant in the Regiment of Outsiders and on 4 December 1747 reached the rank of Captain by royal patent.