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Heraldic Angel

Diogo Pires-o-Moço16th century

Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro

Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Coimbra, Portugal

During the Manueline period, the Santa Cruz Monastery became a symbolic, almost mythical site of nationhood, the king himself sponsoring an extensive remodelling programme. Two huge heraldic angels sculpted in limestone by Diogo Pires-o-Moço crowned the façade as protectors of the monarch and the kingdom.

Details

  • Title: Heraldic Angel
  • Creator: Diogo Pires-o-Moço
  • Date Created: 16th century
  • Physical Location: Machado de Castro National Museum, Coimbra, Portugal
  • Physical Dimensions: 190 cm x 64 cm x 46 cm
  • Provenance: St. Cruz Monastery in Coimbra
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Photo: DGPC/ADF - Photographic Documentation Archive
  • Medium: Limestone

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