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Portal of the Unfinished Chapels

Mateus Fernandes1495/1515

Batalha Monastery
Batalha, Portugal

The portal is made up of seven polycentric arches finely carved with stylized plants and the second part of the motto of King Duarte, "tan yaserey".

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Title: Portal of the Unfinished Chapels
Creator: Mateus Fernandes
Date Created: 1495/1515
Physical Location: Batalha, Portugal
Medium: Mostly local oolitic limestone

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