Tecla Collection

Virgin Mary with Santa Ines and Santa Tecla by El Greco (1541-1614) - canvas. Date: circa 1599

Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken, 1758-59 (oil on canvas)
1127651 Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken, 1758-59 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 81.3x44.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Advertisement for "Tecla", from Gazette de Bon Ton, pub. 1920 (pochoir print)
5902928 Advertisement for " Tecla", from Gazette de Bon Ton, pub. 1920 (pochoir print) by Martin, Charles (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Jeweller)

St. Thecla delivering the City from Plague (oil on canvas)
ALI689 St. Thecla delivering the City from Plague (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Este Cathedral, Italy; Alinari

Advert for Tecla pearls (London) Date: 1938

Saint Paul indoctrinating Santa Tecla. Altar front in white marble in the cathedral of Tarragona

Tecla pearls counterparts for the natural 1913
Women models wearing the Tecla pearl jewellery that made a more unified necklace, and also cheaper to the pocket. Date: 1913

Reliquary arm of St. Tecla. 18th c. Silver. By Francesc Pint
Reliquary arm of Saint Tecla. 18th century. Silver. By Francesc Pinto. Cathedral Treasury. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Chapel of Saint Thecla of Abeleda. Galicia. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Chapel of Saint Thecla of Abeleda. Exterior

Castro of Saint Thecla. Galicia. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Castro of Saint Thecla. A Garda

Hill Fort of Santa Tecla (Santa Tegra). Was inhabited from AD X century B.C. until the third century AD. La Guardia (A Garda). Pontevedra province. Galicia. Spain

Un Bijou Tecla 1914
Un bijou Tecla complete une robe (loose translation, a Tecla jewel completes a dress...)

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"Tecla: A Symbol of Faith, Protection, and Elegance" Discover the captivating story behind Tecla, a name that echoes through history. From the stunning oil paintings depicting Saint Thecla Praying for the Plague-Stricken in 1758-59 to St. Thecla delivering cities from devastating plagues, this iconic figure has long been associated with divine intervention. Intriguingly, even fashion embraced Tecla's allure. An advertisement for "Tecla" pearls published in 1920 showcased their timeless beauty through a pochoir print featured in Gazette de Bon Ton. These lustrous gems continued to captivate hearts as seen in an advert from London dating back to 1938. Artistic masterpieces also paid tribute to Tecla's significance. El Greco's Virgin Mary with Santa Ines and Santa Tecla immortalized her alongside other revered figures. Meanwhile, Saint Paul indoctrinating Santa Tecla was depicted on a white marble altar front at the cathedral of Tarragona—an awe-inspiring sight that evokes devotion. The legacy extended beyond art and faith; it became tangible through relics like the reliquary arm crafted by Francesc Pint in silver during the 18th century—a testament to veneration and reverence. Journeying to Galicia, Spain reveals more wonders connected to Tecla's name. The Chapel of Saint Thecla of Abeleda stands as a sanctuary where devotees seek solace and guidance while basking in its spiritual aura. Nearby lies Castro of Saint Thecla—a historical site steeped in ancient tales waiting to be unraveled. Nature itself pays homage too—the Hill Forts of Santa Teclas (Santa Tegra) majestically overlook breathtaking landscapes—remnants of fortified settlements guarding secrets from centuries past. Through these diverse glimpses into history—be it through art, fashion or sacred sites—one thing remains constant.