Detail of Manueline window at he west facade of the Church of Convent of Christ in Tomar (Portugal)

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The West facade window of the Convent Church is attributed to Diogo de Arruda and was executed between 1510 and 1513. It is one of the most singular examples of the late Gothic "Manueline" style, with its emphasis on hyper-realistic, naturalists motifs. Symbolizing the Tree of Life or the Tree of Jesse, according to the themes of the Scriptures, its iconography mirrors the "imperial" program of King Manuel and the Order of Christ.

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Size: 4032px × 6048px
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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