O altar de Nossa Senhora de Belém do Mosteiro dos Jerónimos de Lisboa (1734): um raro exemplo de talha regência

A rare surviving example of Portuguese Rococo woodcarving, the altar of Nossa Senhora de Belém (1734), has been analyzed through a newly discovered notarial contract. This document reveals unprecedented details about its commission, including the identity of the master woodcarver and patrons, while also providing insights into the artistic context of pre-earthquake Lisbon. The study situates this work within the broader tradition of Portuguese talha regência, offering a unique glimpse into the craftsmanship and patronage of 18th-century religious art in Lisbon.

Ferreira, S. (2025). O altar de Nossa Senhora de Belém do Mosteiro dos Jerónimos de Lisboa (1734): um raro exemplo de talha regência. Cem, (19), 123–141. https://doi.org/10.21747/2182-9748/cem19a8