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Preserving Artistic Treasures

Francisco Romero Areyzaga

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19th Century Miniature Artist

The Man

Francisco Romero Areyzaga — a native of San Juan who, during the Spanish era, held official positions in the General Administration of the Island and in his later years dedicated himself to creating miniature scenes and others that highlighted the daily life of Puerto Rico.
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Our Mission

Preserving a Legacy. Rediscovery a Story.

For generations, the story of Francisco Romero Areyzaga and his extraordinary miniature works survived largely through family memories and scattered pieces of history.
 
Today, those fragments are coming together.
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Our mission is to uncover, document, and preserve his life and work—reuniting surviving pieces, family histories, photographs, and archival discoveries to create a fuller picture of the artist and his legacy. Through this ongoing collaboration, we hope to return Francisco Romero Areyzaga and his remarkable artistry to their place in Puerto Rico’s cultural story.
The Descendants

Behind the Rediscovery

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Sylvia Hernandez Montgomery

Great-great-granddaughter

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Astrid Aldomovar

Great-great-granddaughter

Do you have information?

The story of Francisco Romero Areyzaga is still unfolding. If you have artwork, photographs, documents, family stories, newspaper references, or other information connected to Francisco or his work, we would love to hear from you.
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Even a small detail may help fill a gap, identify a work, or lead to a new discovery. Help us continue to uncover and preserve his story.
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You can email Sylvia or Astrid with any details. Thank you!
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