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Portugueses Collection

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Background imagePortugueses Collection: Manhufe Landscape, 1912 (oil on canvas)

Manhufe Landscape, 1912 (oil on canvas)
7081734 Manhufe Landscape, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Souza-Cardoso, Amadeu de (1887-1918); Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon, Portugal; Portuguese, out of copyright

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portrait of Maria d'Aviz of Portugal, 1590-1600 (oil on paper)

Portrait of Maria d'Aviz of Portugal, 1590-1600 (oil on paper)
8620072 Portrait of Maria d'Aviz of Portugal, 1590-1600 (oil on paper) by Flemish School, (16th century); Galleria Nazionale (Complesso Monumentale della Pilotta), Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Background imagePortugueses Collection: People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)

People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)
8672968 People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846 (colour litho)

Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846 (colour litho)
8672955 Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolution of Maria da Fonte, Portugal, 1846)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra, Portugal (colour litho)

Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra, Portugal (colour litho)
8672948 Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish architecture in the Palace of Sintra)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portuguese guerrillas of the Peninsular War (colour litho)

Portuguese guerrillas of the Peninsular War (colour litho)
8672947 Portuguese guerrillas of the Peninsular War (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho)

King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho)
8672933 King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Maria Francisca of Savoy, Queen of Portugal, in the Convent of Our Lady of Hope, Lisbon

Maria Francisca of Savoy, Queen of Portugal, in the Convent of Our Lady of Hope, Lisbon, 1667-1668 (colour litho)
8672925 Maria Francisca of Savoy, Queen of Portugal, in the Convent of Our Lady of Hope, Lisbon, 1667-1668 (colour litho) by Gameiro

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Gil Vicente at the court of King Manuel I of Portugal (colour litho)

Gil Vicente at the court of King Manuel I of Portugal (colour litho)
8672915 Gil Vicente at the court of King Manuel I of Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portuguese raising a stone pillar at the mouth of the River Congo, 1482 (colour litho)

Portuguese raising a stone pillar at the mouth of the River Congo, 1482 (colour litho)
8672903 Portuguese raising a stone pillar at the mouth of the River Congo, 1482 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)

Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)
8656920 Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Twenty-four Languages)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros (colour litho)

The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros (colour litho)
8672957 The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miguelist Terror in Portugal: the Caceteiros)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving)

Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving)
8899815 Don Quixote of La Mancha, 1603 - 1605 (engraving) by Portuguese School, (17th century); (add.info.: Don Quixote of La Mancha (The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman 1840 (Oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Gentleman 1840 (Oil on canvas)
8766592 Portrait of a Gentleman 1840 (Oil on canvas) by Franca, Manuel Joachim de (1808-65); 76.8x64 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Inquisition in Portugal, 18th century (engraving)

Inquisition in Portugal, 18th century (engraving)
8698471 Inquisition in Portugal, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Religion. The Inquisition in Lisbon, Portugal. Auto De Fe. Engraving, France, XVIIIth cent.); © Archives Charmet

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Rules of the North Star, 16th century (manuscript)

Rules of the North Star, 16th century (manuscript)
7339147 Rules of the North Star, 16th century (manuscript) by Portuguese School, (16th century); 49x70.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: North Star rules)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portugal colonialism in Angola, 1903-03 (b/w photo)

Portugal colonialism in Angola, 1903-03 (b/w photo)
7292905 Portugal colonialism in Angola, 1903-03 (b/w photo); (add.info.: History. Negotiations on rubber between indigenous people and Portuguese settlers)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora

The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora
7264952 The Sun in the church of St. Francis museum centre, Evora; Igreja Real de Sao Francisco, Evora, Portugal; (add.info.: Stylized image of the sun in the church of St)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Afonso I of Portugal (1109-1185), 1463 (miniature)

Afonso I of Portugal (1109-1185), 1463 (miniature)
AIS5332834 Afonso I of Portugal (1109-1185), 1463 (miniature); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463 Madrid)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship, 1849 (watercolour)

The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship, 1849 (watercolour)
7295583 The Puntinha, Madeira, Jany 1st 1849. Taking a look at one's ship, 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.7x17.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)

The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337661 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Paton, Richard (1717-91); 101.6x147.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797

The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet
MMM5458632 The Battle of Cape Saint Vincent (Portugal), February 14, 1797, victory of the Royal Navy over the Spanish fleet

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal. Portrait. (print)

Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal. Portrait. (print)
7419928 Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal. Portrait. (print); (add.info.: Pedro V of Portugal, or Peter V of Portugal, 1837 - 1861. Known as The Hopeful)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: A sketch of the River Tagus from the Bar of Alcacova up to Coffin's Hole, 1800 (pen, ink)

A sketch of the River Tagus from the Bar of Alcacova up to Coffin's Hole, 1800 (pen, ink)
7339373 A sketch of the River Tagus from the Bar of Alcacova up to Coffin's Hole, 1800 (pen, ink) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 58x79 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal

Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal
7141091 Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. St John the evangelist. Portugal.; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)

Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436312 Claustro Real, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); Batalha, Portugal; (add.info.: The Royal Cloister. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)
6436267 Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo); (add.info.: Built in the late 12th century it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1755 but restored to preserve many of its original)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436265 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)
6436208 Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo); (add.info.: Built in the late 12th century it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1755 but restored to preserve many of its original)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)

Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo)
6436201 Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal, 16th century (photo); Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, or the Monastery of the Hieronymites)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal

Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo)
6436163 Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo); (add.info.: The window shows a triptych of Christ's Passion and dates from 1514)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo)

Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo)
6436149 Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary, Braga, Portugal, Staircase (photo); Bom Jesus do Monte, Minho, Portugal; (add.info.: Braga, Braga District, Portugal. Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)

Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436190 Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: The Founder's Chapel. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Porto (engraving)

Porto (engraving)
8638574 Porto (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porto. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited by C)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Landing at Mindelo, Portugal, 1832 (colour litho)

Landing at Mindelo, Portugal, 1832 (colour litho)
8672952 Landing at Mindelo, Portugal, 1832 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of King Pedro IV and the Liberals at Mindelo, Portugal, 1832)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Approval of the Portuguese Constitution by the Cortes, 1820 (colour litho)

Approval of the Portuguese Constitution by the Cortes, 1820 (colour litho)
8672950 Approval of the Portuguese Constitution by the Cortes, 1820 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Battle of Bussaco, Portugal, 1810 (colour litho)

Battle of Bussaco, Portugal, 1810 (colour litho)
8672949 Battle of Bussaco, Portugal, 1810 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bussaco, Portugal, Peninsular War, 1810)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Library of a university, Portugal (colour litho)

Library of a university, Portugal (colour litho)
8672941 Library of a university, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Library of a university, Portugal)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Riots in Lisbon during the reign of King Afonso VI of Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)

Riots in Lisbon during the reign of King Afonso VI of Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)
8672924 Riots in Lisbon during the reign of King Afonso VI of Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)

Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)
8672908 Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Saint Queen Isabel of Portugal at the Battle of Alvalade, 1323 (colour litho)

Saint Queen Isabel of Portugal at the Battle of Alvalade, 1323 (colour litho)
8672884 Saint Queen Isabel of Portugal at the Battle of Alvalade, 1323 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Gathering the Fruit in Portugal (b/w photo)

Gathering the Fruit in Portugal (b/w photo)
8674242 Gathering the Fruit in Portugal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering the Fruit in Portugal)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Madeira (engraving)

Madeira (engraving)
8676277 Madeira (engraving) by Pritchett, Robert (1828-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madeira, Illustration from In the Trades, the Tropics & the Roaring Forties)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Islet of Sabrina (engraving)

Islet of Sabrina (engraving)
8676227 Islet of Sabrina (engraving) by Pritchett, Robert (1828-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Islet of Sabrina, Azores)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portrait of Amelie d'Orleans (1865-1951), Royal Princess of France and Queen of Portugal

Portrait of Amelie d'Orleans (1865-1951), Royal Princess of France and Queen of Portugal
JEB4835131 Portrait of Amelie d'Orleans (1865-1951), Royal Princess of France and Queen of Portugal. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Amelie d'Orleans (1865-1951)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portrait of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Fernand Magellan (1480-1521)

Portrait of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Fernand Magellan (1480-1521), holding a globe and a compas
NWI4921048 Portrait of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Fernand Magellan (1480-1521), holding a globe and a compas. Lithograph of 19th century Spanish illustration.; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portrait of Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho (1499 - 1543, Portuguese explorer who discovered California)

Portrait of Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho (1499 - 1543, Portuguese explorer who discovered California while sailing for Spain)
NWI4923687 Portrait of Joao Rodrigues Cabrilho (1499 - 1543, Portuguese explorer who discovered California while sailing for Spain) on a flag of the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator. Vasco da Gama portrait

Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator. Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph
NWI4922476 Portrait of Vasco de Gama (1469-1524) Portuguese navigator. Vasco da Gama portrait, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)




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"Exploring the Rich History and Cultural Heritage of the Portugueses" Step into a world of captivating art, history, and bravery as we delve into the fascinating world of the Portugueses. From Indo-Portuguese black guilds to intricate red-japanned four-fold screens, their craftsmanship knows no bounds. In Lisbon's enchanting Palace Square Terreiro do Paco, admire the hand-painted azulejo tiles on the side wall of Santa Luzia church. These vibrant artworks depict scenes that transport you back in time, showcasing Portugal's rich heritage. Catherine of Braganza, depicted in a stunning oil painting from 1660-1661, embodies elegance and grace. Her presence reminds us of Portugal's royal lineage and its influence throughout history. At Batalha Monastery lies The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I—a solemn reminder of Portugal's sacrifices during times of conflict. Pay your respects to these brave souls who fought for their country. Revel in music with Rey Colaco, an exceptional pianist whose talent shines through pastels on cardboard applied to canvas. His melodies echo through time and remind us of Portugal's artistic contributions. King John III stands tall in a 16th-century print—his leadership shaping Portugal during a crucial period. Witness his legacy etched onto paper as he guides his people towards prosperity. The false Sebastian tale unfolds—a mysterious chapter where several individuals claimed to be King Sebastian reappearing after his death. This enigmatic story captivates our imagination and speaks volumes about Portuguese loyalty. The Battle of Alcacer-Quibir captures King Sebastian I captured in Morocco—an event that shaped Portuguese history forever. Reflect on this pivotal moment when bravery clashed with fate amidst sands far from home. Henri the Navigator meets Moorish prisoners—an illustration depicting encounters between cultures during exploration around 1437. This meeting symbolizes Portugal's thirst for knowledge and their role as pioneers in navigation.