As simbologias religiosas dos Santuários do Bom Jesus do Monte de Braga e do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, em Congonhas

A comparative analysis of the religious symbolism in two prominent Portuguese sanctuaries—Bom Jesus do Monte in Braga and Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas—reveals a shared iconographic language rooted in Baroque aesthetics, blending Christian devotion with architectural grandeur. The study identifies recurring motifs such as staircases, chapels, and sculptural elements that serve as visual narratives of faith, pilgrimage, and spiritual elevation. Through iconographic and semiotic analysis, the research deciphers how these symbols function as tools for religious communication, reinforcing themes of penitence, divine intervention, and cosmic order. The approach combines archival research with spatial analysis, examining architectural plans, inscriptions, and visual motifs to uncover their theological significance.

Marcia Toscan. (2014). As simbologias religiosas dos Santuários do Bom Jesus do Monte de Braga e do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos, em Congonhas. Revista Confluências Culturais, 3(1), 158–159. https://doi.org/10.21726/rcc.v3i1.507