A hand gently caresses the feet of Cristo del Calvario inside Magdalena Church in Seville, Spain during a moment of devotion.
Altar boy closing a church door, Seville, Spain
Hooded penitents in front of San Luis church, Holy Week, Seville, Spain
The Virgen de la Aurora passing by the Baroque facade of San Luis de los Franceses during Easter Sunday night.
An image of Christ in front of Burger King logo during Holy Week processions, Seville, Spain
Group of hooded penitents, Palm Sunday, Seville, Spain
Civil Guard escorting a float with the Virgin image, Palm Sunday 2008, Seville, Spain
Penitents bearing candles, Holy Week 2008, Seville, Spain
Candles beared by penitents, Holy Week, Seville, Spain
Civil Guard escorting a procession, Holy Week 2008, Seville, Spain
Civil Guards saluting a float, Holy Week 2008, Seville, Spain
Clergy people inside Seville's cathedral, Spain
Altar boy with a censer, Holy Week 2008, Seville, Spain
Christ of Mercy, a 17th century carving by Pedro Roldan, on a float on Holy Tuesday, Seville, Spain
Seville, Spain, Apr 3 2009, A gilder meticulously enhances the paso of the Borriquita with intricate brushwork in Seville during the Holy Week festivities.
Close-up of intricate wax flowers on the paso de palio for Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena in Seville, showcasing artistry and devotion.
Seville, Spain, Apr 5 2009, Devotees in Seville watch with reverence as Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena passes by on her beautifully adorned paso de palio.
In Seville, penitents from Hermandad de Santa Genoveva carry wooden crosses in solemn reflection during Holy Week observances.
Seville, Spain, Apr 2 2010, Women on their balcony admire the Cristo del Buen Fin during Seville's Holy Week, celebrating a cherished family tradition.
Seville, Spain, Apr 2 2010, Los Armaos, part of the Roman Centuria Macarena, march through a narrow street in Seville during the evening of Holy Thursday.
Seville, Spain, Apr 2 2010, On Good Friday morning in Seville, a girl extends her hand from a balcony to touch the canopy of the Esperanza Macarena.
Devotees carry a 17th-century Christ sculpture during Via Crucis in Seville.
A penitent's shadow with a pointed hood during a Holy Week procession in Spain.
The shadow of musicians of a brass band, Seville, Spain
A hooded penitent walks with a wooden cross, casting a dramatic shadow on the pavement during Holy Week celebrations in Seville.
A penitent in a purple robe stands beside the intricately decorated paso de misterio float during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia.
A penitent stands in reverence in front of the Virgin of Victory’s canopy, illuminated by the glow of devotional candles in Seville.
Hooded penitent in front of a Holy Week float
During Holy Week in Seville, the capataz of the Virgin of Victory directs costaleros before the ceremonial levantá beneath an ornate canopy.
The silhouette of a crucifixed Christ in a Good Friday procession, Seville, Spain
Holy Week float with the modern Pelli Tower skyscraper on the background
Seville, Spain, March 25 2016, Palio of Esperanza de Triana crosses the bridge on Good Friday night in Seville, Spain, seen with street lamps and crowd.
Seville, Spain, Apr 10 2017, Musician playing trumpet on a vibrant evening of Holy Week in Seville, Spain
Nazarenes wearing black hoods participate in a solemn procession during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, capturing the spirit of tradition.
Seville, Spain, March 27 2018, A devotee looks intently at the Lord of the Gran Poder during the besamanos ceremony in Seville, Andalusia, celebrating Holy Week.
Warm candlelight glows as a penitent holds a candle in Seville, capturing the solemnity of Holy Week at twilight.
El Gran Poder on his paso moves beneath the dome of the Basilica, illustrating the solemnity and grandeur of Holy Week in Seville.
A couple walks together through the cobblestone streets of Seville, dressed elegantly for Good Friday amid the Holy Week celebrations.
Participants in dark attire march in a solemn procession, playing brass instruments as part of Holy Week celebrations in Seville.
Nazareno stands in bright sunlight during Holy Week in Seville, casting dramatic shadows reminiscent of a tenebrist painting style.
Gran Poder, accompanied by procession members, approaches the street sign during Holy Week in Seville, creating a solemn atmosphere.
A view from behind the curtains of the Capilla de los Marineros chapel in Seville, Spain. Devotees enter the chapel to venerate the Esperanza de Triana.
Faithful and visitors view La Lanzada Brotherhood's mystery float inside San Martin Church before Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
White Nazarenos of the Brotherhood of La Paz participate in the Palm Sunday procession during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Nazarenos of Seville's Paz Brotherhood carry wooden crosses in penitence during the Palm Sunday procession of Holy Week, Andalusia, Spain. A solemn tradition.
Nazarenes from La Estrella brotherhood in conical hoods and robes carry lit candles during a solemn Holy Week procession on Palm Sunday night in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Narazenos de la Estrella members carry wooden crosses as penance during the Palm Sunday night procession of Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
A Nazareno from La Estrella brotherhood rests, squatting with a lit candle, at the end of the Palm Sunday procession in Seville during Holy Week.
A Nazarene from La Estrella Brotherhood, a section deputy, observes the Holy Week procession on Palm Sunday night near Triana Bridge's Carmen Chapel, Seville.
Estrella Brotherhood Nazarenes process by Carmen Chapel on Triana Bridge during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, on Palm Sunday night.
Close-up of a Nazarene from the Estrella brotherhood holding a processional candle on Triana Bridge during Holy Week in Seville. Carmen Chapel is blurred in the background.
A Nazarene from La Estrella brotherhood holds a banner during a Holy Week procession by night on the Triana Bridge in Seville. Torre Sevilla skyscraper is blurred in the background.
A Nazareno from La Estrella brotherhood pours wax from their candle onto a child's wax ball, a traditional children's custom during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
A pabilero, on a ladder, relights candles extinguished by wind on the Virgen de la Estrella palio's candelabra during a Holy Week procession stop on Palm Sunday night in Seville, Spain.
A devotee leans on an orange tree, watching the Virgen de la Estrella procession on San Jacinto Street in Seville on Palm Sunday night.
Black-clad Nazarenos of the Santa Marta Brotherhood arrive at San Andrés Church in Seville for their solemn Holy Monday procession during Holy Week.
A vibrant, slow exposure captures white-robed Nazarene penitents amidst a dense crowd during a Holy Week procession in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
An eager crowd in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, watches a Holy Week procession illuminated by the warm afternoon sun. People gather for the religious celebration.
La Bofetá brotherhood's mystery float during Holy Week in Seville, Spain. Slow exposure captures the religious procession's vibrant atmosphere and dense crowd.
The float of Cristo de la Buena Muerte, of the Estudiantes brotherhood, emerges behind an orange tree on the grounds of the former Tobacco Factory.
Detail of an Estudiantes Brotherhood Nazarene's hand and arm carrying a penitential cross during the Holy Tuesday procession in Seville, Holy Week.
Nazarenos of the Estudiantes Brotherhood carry heavy crosses as penance during their Holy Tuesday procession in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, during Holy Week.
Two black-robed Holy Week penitents walk past an illuminated advertising screen displaying female lingerie at night in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Christ of Buena Muerte (Good Death) and Mary Magdalene on the Hiniesta mystery float during Palm Sunday Holy Week procession in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Tight rows of white nazarenos from the Amargura Brotherhood carry lit candles on Palm Sunday during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Lord of Gran Poder statue, carrying the cross, stands beneath the illuminating oculus of his basilica's coffered dome during Holy Week in Seville, Spain.
Rear part of the Gran Poder Holy Week float, Seville, Spain, with selective focus on the rich gold decoration at the base of the cross.
Christ of Gran Poder statue viewed through canopy poles and candles of the Virgin of Mayor Dolor's palio float. Holy Week procession, Seville, Spain.
Faithful visit Gran Poder and Virgen del Mayor Dolor floats inside Gran Poder Basilica. Prepared for Good Friday dawn procession, Holy Week, Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Vast crowd fills Resolana Street in Seville during the early hours of Good Friday. Spectators watch the Esperanza Macarena palio procession for Holy Week.
Vast crowd fills Resolana Street in Seville during the early hours of Good Friday. Spectators watch the Esperanza Macarena palio procession for Holy Week.
The Virgin Esperanza Macarena illuminated by the many candles of her processional canopy float during the solemn Madrugá procession in Seville's Holy Week.
Votive candles in purple (for Passion of Christ) and green (for Esperanza Macarena) at the Basilica of Macarena atrium, Seville. Double exhibition bokeh.
Cristo de la Expiración (El Cachorro) statue glimpsed through the candles of the Virgin of Patrocinio's palio float, Seville Holy Week.
Emotional elderly woman venerates Gran Poder (Great Power) statue, with embroidered tunic, before Good Friday procession in Seville, Spain.
A Hiniesta Brotherhood Nazarene protects his candle's flame with his hand on Palm Sunday night during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
A Nazarene of the Hiniesta Brotherhood protects his processional candle flame on Palm Sunday night in Seville, Spain, with the San Marcos Tower in the background.
Virgin of Hiniesta's palio float, illuminated by candles, parades past San Marcos Church tower during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
The canopied float of the Virgin of Hiniesta processes along Hiniesta Street during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Decorated with candles and flowers.
The Amargura processional float moves through a crowded Encarnacion Square on Palm Sunday night during Holy Week in Seville, Spain.
A man watches a crucified Christ statue on a float during a Holy Week procession at night in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Selective focus, bokeh background.
Christ of las Almas (Los Javieres Brotherhood) float enters Omnium Sanctorum, Seville, at end of Holy Tuesday procession during Holy Week.
Javieres Brotherhood's Virgin of Gracia y Amparo palio navigates the narrow ogival portal, entering Omnium Sanctorum church. Seville, Holy Week, Andalusia, Spain.
Lord of Gran Poder statue under basilica oculus, wearing the sumptuous 1881 'de los cardos' embroidered tunic. Holy Week, Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
The Lord of Gran Poder, glimpsed through the silver canopy poles of the Brotherhood's palio float,
Silhouette of Christ of Burgos marching through Burgos Square on Holy Wednesday night during Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
The 16th century Christ of Burgos statue enveloped in a cloud of incense during Holy Wednesday night. A solemn moment from Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Nazarenos in blue tunics and white cloaks cross an urban street at a green traffic light in Seville. Modern residential building in background during Holy Week.
Christ of Buena Muerte (Good Death) of Estudiantes Brotherhood, reflected in a convex mirror on university grounds. Holy Week, Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Palm trees stand against the evening sky as the Christ of Buena Muerte (Good Death) processes through Seville during Holy Week.
Christ of Buena Muerte sculpture, Estudiantes Brotherhood. Transferred to University Rectory for Holy Tuesday procession, Seville, Holy Week.
Seville, Spain, Dec 07 2024, In Seville, a child stands on a bench, gazing at the Cristo del Cachorro during a lively procession at dusk.
A Servitas Brotherhood section marshal carries a collection basket, his habit marked with wax from Nazarenos during a Holy Week procession in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Seville, Spain: An acolyte carries an ornate processional candlestick for the Servitas Brotherhood's palio float, Holy Week.
Servitas Brotherhood's Virgin of Soledad processes through orange trees at dusk, San Pedro Spire visible, during Seville's Holy Week.
An acolyte in an ornate dalmatic holds a candle, deep in introspection during the Servitas Brotherhood procession on Holy Week in Seville, Andalusia, Spain.
Nighttime Way of the Cross with the Christ of Buena Muerte (Good Death) by Hiniesta Brotherhood in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Procession at dusk.
