The Royal Funerary Chapels of Batalha: Prestige, Innovation, and Identity (1415-1515)

A reexamination of written and archaeological evidence at the Monastery of Batalha reveals a more precise chronology for its royal funerary chapels, reshaping our understanding of late Gothic architecture in Iberia. The study highlights how King Duarte's innovative design was later adapted by King Manuel I, extending construction until 1515. It also sheds light on the artistic interchange across Europe during this period, involving master builders Huguet and Mateus Fernandes, who brought influences from French, German, and Flemish territories to Portugal. This research not only refines the timeline of Batalha's buildings but also contextualizes them within broader Iberian architectural trends.

Redol, P., & Jorge, O. (2023). The Royal Funerary Chapels of Batalha: Prestige, Innovation, and Identity (1415-1515). Loci Sepulcrales, 85–114. https://doi.org/10.1484/m.tema-eb.5.136962