The image of Our Father Jesus of Nazareth, cast in plaster, showed general blackening due to deposits of embedded dust and oxidized varnish. Furthermore, at times, the image was subjected to unprofessional work, with polyurethane varnish applied to the hair or certain areas repainted. The polychrome on the hands showed some wear, as did the feet, but the wear on the latter was much greater, especially on the right foot. Noteworthy was the extremely heavy accumulation of dirt on the feet, an area where the faithful touch due to its easy access; where the dirt had developed a crust several microns thick.
The work consisted of cleaning the entire image, removing dirt and oxidized varnish, as well as repainting. The crust on the feet had to be mechanically removed with a scalpel. Subsequently, certain areas, such as small cracks or dents, were stuccoed to reintegrate the color.
At the request of the Parish Association, a new polychrome painting was performed on both feet, taking the tone of the hands as a reference. This new polychrome painting was carried out using an aqueous technique, always respecting Conservation and Restoration criteria.
