The convent of San José in La Orotava was one of the most important female foundations of the Franciscan order in the Canary Islands.Its enormous architectural development, the variety and uniqueness of the works of art and its location in the city centre made it an specially interesting artistic landmark.Between the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, it had one of the most outstanding interventions in its long history, which involved the reconstruction of its church.When this work was completed, the owners of the altarpieces were forced to adapt them.Everyone did it without any problem, except the Franchi family.