Artist
Tiburcio de la Espada
born San Germán, Puerto Rico 1798-died San Germán, Puerto Rico 1852
- Born
- San Germán, Puerto Rico
- Died
- San Germán, Puerto Rico
- Nationalities
- American
- Biography
Tiburcio and his father, Felipe de la Espada, were the most prominent santeros (santos makers) in Puerto Rico during the Spanish colonial era. Santos are images of saints carved for churches and household devotions. Tiburcio sculpted for many churches, including the San Germán church of Porto Coeli (Gate of Heaven).