Mofina Mendes

Manuel Gustavo Bordalo Pinheiro20th century (beginning)

National Museum of Archaeology
Lisboa, Portugal

Mofina Mendes is a character from Gil Vicente's poem "Auto dos Mistérios da Virgem". Mofina is a accident prone idealist and dreamer, who upon breaking a pot of olive realises none of her dreams will come true. Gil Vicenet was renowned 16th century playwright and lyric poet.

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Title: Mofina Mendes
Creator: Manuel Gustavo Bordalo Pinheiro
Date Created: 20th century (beginning)
Location: National Museum of Archaeology
Location Created: Caldas da Rainha. Portugal.
Rights: Thales Leite ADF/DGPC
Art Movement: Folk art
Art Form: Folk art
Depicted Person: Mofina Mendes

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