Until the early 20th century, the main altar of the parish church of Enviny was adorned with an interesting Gothic altarpiece executed in 1490 by the painter Pere Espallargues, one of the most active masters in the lands of Lleida and La Franja at the end of the 15th century. Unfortunately, around 1909, the altarpiece was sold and today it is scattered between the Hispanic Society of America in New York (upper body) and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The main altarpiece of the church of Enviny is one of those cases that best illustrates the exodus and dispersion of Pyrenean artistic heritage before the Civil War. In this sense, the first third of the 20th century is a period characterised by frantic activity in the Pyrenees by antiquarians and collectors. The result of this process is well known, and it meant that many of the Pyrenean parishes were deprived of a series of artworks that gave them their own personality.
In 2009, a full reproduction of the altarpiece was inaugurated using the Papelgel technique, of Catalan patent, pioneering in the world.
Visits
The altarpiece and the interpretive audiovisual can be enjoyed through self-guided visits from 10 am to 7 pm.
The audiovisual is activated with 2 €1 coins.
During the rest of the year, you can arrange visits on demand by calling 628341635 (Josep).
