Busto de D. Manuel de Vega y López

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Don Manuel de Vega y López, a philanthropist from the town of Illescas in Toledo, Spain, has left a lasting legacy that remains alive today thanks to Funcave. This charity can be researched further on their website at www.elgrecoillescas.com. His concern for those in need is focused on healthcare, nutrition, and education, resulting in one of the most interesting "Beneficial Memories" of the late 19th century. To learn more about his legacy, you can download this article here: https://url2.cl/Sn9Ur The piece shown is a wooden carving created by Illescan sculptor D. Pelayo Oporto, whose work includes numerous religious carvings and sculptures such as those in the Church of San Pedro (Illescas) or retablos like that in Villaluenga de la Sagra (Toledo).