Vaulted ceiling of the New Sacristy at the Convent of Christ in Tomar (Portugal), recognized as UNESCO world heritage site

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Built in the late 16th century by the Master of Works of the Convent, Francisco Lopes, during the priorship of Friar Adriao Mendes (1575-1578), it was also the Chapter House in the time of Prince Henry (15th century). Work to unify the style was carried out in 1629-1630 under the direction of Diogo Marques Lucas, architect to the Order of Christ. The vaulting decoration, dating from the time of the Spanish Phillips displays a new Cross of Christ, the armillary sphere and the royal arms.

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Size: 5970px × 3980px
Location: Convent of the Order of Christ, Tomar, Santarém District, Portugal
Photo credit: © Alexei Fateev / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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