Art, faith and legacy: the Sacred Art Collection of Capdepera Castle
High above Capdepera, where the stones hold centuries of history and the views open out to the sea, the Capdepera Castle Museum is hosting an exhibition that connects art, spirituality and memory: the Iribarnegaray – Melis – Reynés Sacred Art Collection.
An exhibition that not only highlights the richness of the local heritage, but also the generosity of those who have wanted to share their passion for religious art with the whole town.
Juan Antonio Iribarnegaray Jado
Heir to a family with a long artistic tradition, Iribarnegaray assembled a valuable collection of religious iconography from the chapel of the family mansion in San Román de Escalante.
His aesthetic sensibility and erudition led him to organise contemporary art exhibitions in his own gallery, but it was his personal collection, steeped in history, faith and beauty, that gave rise to the current exhibition at the castle. The first pieces in that collection were the seeds of what visitors can admire today in the museum.
Both shared a deep love for religious art and a desire to preserve it as an essential part of Capdepera’s cultural identity. For years, they devoted time and effort to collecting works of great historical and spiritual value: sculptures, paintings, liturgical objects and devotional pieces that today form part of the visual narrative of faith throughout the centuries. Their work as collectors was not limited to accumulation, but had a clear purpose: to preserve artistic memory and bring it closer to the community. In 2024, Mrs Reynés took a further step by donating her extensive collection of religious art to the town of Capdepera.
Juan Melis Díez and Victòria Reynés Fiol
Juan Melis Díez and Victòria Reynés Fiol
Both shared a deep love for religious art and a desire to preserve it as an essential part of Capdepera’s cultural identity. For years, they devoted time and effort to collecting works of great historical and spiritual value: sculptures, paintings, liturgical objects and devotional pieces that today form part of the visual narrative of faith throughout the centuries. Their work as collectors was not limited to accumulation, but had a clear purpose: to preserve artistic memory and bring it closer to the community. In 2024, Mrs Reynés took a further step by donating her extensive collection of religious art to the town of Capdepera.
Juan Guita
Joan Guaita, whose career has always been linked to the promotion of art and the preservation of Mallorcan heritage, joins the collection. His new donation of sacred art significantly enriches the collection with chalices, processional crosses, navetas and other exceptional pieces dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, which stand out for their artistic, symbolic and documentary value.
From the centre of Capdepera, you can walk there in less than 20 minutes. The path is short and technically easy (only 0.7 km and an elevation gain of about 11 m). For those arriving by bus, line 411 stops nearby (7 minutes’ walk).
Entrance Capdpeera Castle
- The entrance ticket can be bought at the castle gate
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From 18 October:
Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00