Image of Saint Gonçalo, polychromed and gilded wood, 17th century.

Saint Gonçalo of Amarante (Portuguese: São Gonçalo de Amarante) is one of the most popular blessed Portuguese individuals, having been beatified in 1561. Patron saint of travellers, of single women, of marriages at a late age, of clandestine, difficult or impossible romantic relationships, Saint Gonçalo is viewed as the protector of matters concerning love. The image of Saint Gonçalo was carved out of polychromed wood. The saint is attired in a Dominican habit and upon his left hand rests a book and he holds a shepherd's crook in his right – these being the saint's main attributes. The construction of the bridge of Amarante is attributed to him, which bestows upon Saint Gonçalo the role of protector of paths and the association between the saint and the pilgrimages to Saint James of Compostela.