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Background imagePortugueses Collection: King John II of Portugal visiting a shipyard, late 15th Century (colour litho)

King John II of Portugal visiting a shipyard, late 15th Century (colour litho)
8672906 King John II of Portugal visiting a shipyard, late 15th Century (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Medieval knight (colour litho)

Medieval knight (colour litho)
8672871 Medieval knight (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval knight)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Girls of Many Lands: Portugal (colour litho)

Girls of Many Lands: Portugal (colour litho)
8659773 Girls of Many Lands: Portugal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portugal)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope (litho)

Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope (litho)
8661341 Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope (litho) by Wigfull, William Edward (1875-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasco da Gama rounding the Cape of Good Hope)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho)

Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho)
8661340 Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Maria abjures her Oath at Belem, 1836)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Silver chalice, church plate. 13th century (sacred vessel, Portugal)

Silver chalice, church plate. 13th century (sacred vessel, Portugal)
542941 Silver chalice, church plate. 13th century (sacred vessel, Portugal); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Boat in the very active port of Lisbon, Portugal, around 1600

Boat in the very active port of Lisbon, Portugal, around 1600. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4847594 Boat in the very active port of Lisbon, Portugal, around 1600. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Boat in the very active port of Lisbon, Portugal, around 1600)

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)
7337660 The Moonlight Battle: the Battle off Cape St Vincent, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Holman, Francis (fl.1774-84); 106.5x166.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Battle of Lagos, 18 August 1759, 1770-79 (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Lagos, 18 August 1759, 1770-79 (oil on canvas)
7337652 The Battle of Lagos, 18 August 1759, 1770-79 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 44.7x60.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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
7264973 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: Dom Antonio, Prior of Crato (1531-1595), 1595 (engraving)

Dom Antonio, Prior of Crato (1531-1595), 1595 (engraving)
7341598 Dom Antonio, Prior of Crato (1531-1595), 1595 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 18.7x14.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Country flags in 1880: Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway

Country flags in 1880: Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Spain
NWI4846627 Country flags in 1880: Great Britain, France, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Italy, Vatican, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Persia

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Cloister dating from the 16th century of the church of the monastery of Hieronymites

Cloister dating from the 16th century of the church of the monastery of Hieronymites
JEB4959514 Cloister dating from the 16th century of the church of the monastery of Hieronymites, monastery of Jeronimos (Saint Jerome) built between 1501 and 1571 (late Gothic, renaissance)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Earthquake and raz de maree (razde-maree) causing the destruction of buildings in Lisbon

Earthquake and raz de maree (razde-maree) causing the destruction of buildings in Lisbon, Portugal, 1755
NWI4954010 Earthquake and raz de maree (razde-maree) causing the destruction of buildings in Lisbon, Portugal, 1755. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: A caravel with wind in its sails, a large Portuguese galleon from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries

A caravel with wind in its sails, a large Portuguese galleon from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries
MMM5459212 A caravel with wind in its sails, a large Portuguese galleon from the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A caravel with wind in its sails)

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

Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal
7135952 Western portal. Batalha Monastery. Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style. Western portal. Sculptures. Portugal.; Batalha, Portugal; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Background imagePortugueses Collection: From Madeira, 1852 (painting)

From Madeira, 1852 (painting)
7431603 From Madeira, 1852 (painting) by Eckersberg, Johan Fredrik (1822-70); 66x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Johan Fredrik Eckersberg (1822-1870)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Indo-Portuguese black, guild and red-japanned four-fold screen, c. 1700

Indo-Portuguese black, guild and red-japanned four-fold screen, c. 1700
7408639 Indo-Portuguese black, guild and red-japanned four-fold screen, c.1700 () by Indian School, (18th century); Each fold: 201x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Palace Square Terreiro do Paco, detail, hand painted on azulejo tiles on the side wall of

The Palace Square Terreiro do Paco, detail, hand painted on azulejo tiles on the side wall of Santa Luzia church
7294750 The Palace Square Terreiro do Paco, detail, hand painted on azulejo tiles on the side wall of Santa Luzia church, Lisbon, Portugal by Portuguese School

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The pianist Rey Colaco, 1883 (pastels on cardboard applied on canvas)

The pianist Rey Colaco, 1883 (pastels on cardboard applied on canvas)
7332014 The pianist Rey Colaco, 1883 (pastels on cardboard applied on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Background imagePortugueses Collection: King John III of Portugal. Jo£o III, 16th century (print)

King John III of Portugal. Jo£o III, 16th century (print)
7315138 King John III of Portugal. Jo£o III, 16th century (print) by Huys, Franz (1522-62); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John III of Portugal, 1502-1557, (in Portuguese Jo£o III)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph I, Archduke of Austria and Emperor of Mexico (1832-67)

Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph I, Archduke of Austria and Emperor of Mexico (1832-67) as a boy (oil on canvas)
XAM88309 Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph I, Archduke of Austria and Emperor of Mexico (1832-67) as a boy (oil on canvas) by Austrian School, (19th century); Hofburg, Vienna, Austria; Ali Meyer

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The false Sebastian: after the death of King Sebastian of Portugal, whose remains were not found

The false Sebastian: after the death of King Sebastian of Portugal, whose remains were not found
ELD4885846 The false Sebastian: after the death of King Sebastian of Portugal, whose remains were not found, several people pretended to be the king reappeared to guide his people

Background imagePortugueses Collection: King Sebastian I of Portugal (1554-1578) captured in the Battle of Alcacer-Quibir

King Sebastian I of Portugal (1554-1578) captured in the Battle of Alcacer-Quibir
ELD4886862 King Sebastian I of Portugal (1554-1578) captured in the Battle of Alcacer-Quibir (Ksar el-Kebir or Battle of the Three Kings)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Portuguese Prince and Navigator Henri the Navigator (1394-1460)

The Portuguese Prince and Navigator Henri the Navigator (1394-1460) meets Moorish prisoners around 1437
ELD4861544 The Portuguese Prince and Navigator Henri the Navigator (1394-1460) meets Moorish prisoners around 1437 (Henry the Navigator with moorish prisoners)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Capture of Goa, 1510: The Portuguese Soldiers of the Navigator Afonso de Albuquerque (1435-1515)

The Capture of Goa, 1510: The Portuguese Soldiers of the Navigator Afonso de Albuquerque (1435-1515)
ELD4861711 The Capture of Goa, 1510: The Portuguese Soldiers of the Navigator Afonso de Albuquerque (1435-1515) plunder the Royal Palace (Portuguese Conquest of Goa)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Christophe de Gama (Cristovao da Gama) (1516-1542) son of Vasco de Gama

Christophe de Gama (Cristovao da Gama) (1516-1542) son of Vasco de Gama and Portuguese soldier during the expedition to
ELD4861848 Christophe de Gama (Cristovao da Gama) (1516-1542) son of Vasco de Gama and Portuguese soldier during the expedition to Ethiopia (1541-1543)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The death of the Portuguese navigator Nuno de Cunha (1487-1539)

The death of the Portuguese navigator Nuno de Cunha (1487-1539) (The death of portughese navigator Nuno da Cunha)
ELD4861777 The death of the Portuguese navigator Nuno de Cunha (1487-1539) (The death of portughese navigator Nuno da Cunha)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Battle of Cannanor took place in march 1506 off the harbour of Cannanore in India

The Battle of Cannanor took place in march 1506 off the harbour of Cannanore in India
ELD4861633 The Battle of Cannanor took place in march 1506 off the harbour of Cannanore in India, between the Indian fleet of the Samorin of Calicut and a Portuguese fleet under Lourenco de Almeida

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Death of the navigator Lourenco de Almeida (circa 1480-1508) at the Battle of Chaul

Death of the navigator Lourenco de Almeida (circa 1480-1508) at the Battle of Chaul
ELD4861687 Death of the navigator Lourenco de Almeida (circa 1480-1508) at the Battle of Chaul, India 1508 (Death of portughese navigator Lourenco de Almeida during the battle of Chaul)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Second expedition to India (1502-1503) ' Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama

Second expedition to India (1502-1503) " Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama
ELD4861618 Second expedition to India (1502-1503) " Naval battle between the Portuguese fleet of Vasco de Gama and that of Calicut

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral (1460-1526) at the court of the king (Zamorin)

Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral (1460-1526) at the court of the king (Zamorin) of Calicut (Kozhikode)
ELD4861594 Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral (1460-1526) at the court of the king (Zamorin) of Calicut (Kozhikode) on 13/09/1500 to negociate the establishment of a counter

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon, Portugal. Largo do Carmo walkway to Santa Justa Lift. 2022 (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal. Largo do Carmo walkway to Santa Justa Lift. 2022 (photo)
7309759 Lisbon, Portugal. Largo do Carmo walkway to Santa Justa Lift. 2022 (photo) by Ponsard, Raoul Mesnier du (1848-1914); (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon, Portugal. Praca do Comercio, or Commerce Square. 2022 (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal. Praca do Comercio, or Commerce Square. 2022 (photo)
7309748 Lisbon, Portugal. Praca do Comercio, or Commerce Square. 2022 (photo) by Castro, Joaquim Machado de (1731-1822); (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo)

Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo)
7309806 Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo) by Portuguese School (19th century); (add.info.: Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo)

Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo)
7309825 Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo) by Portuguese School (19th century); (add.info.: Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo)

Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo)
7309821 Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores. 2022 (photo) by Portuguese School (19th century); (add.info.: Lisbon Portugal. Praca dos Restauradores)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Lisbon, Portugal. Entrance to Rossio train station. 2022 (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal. Entrance to Rossio train station. 2022 (photo)
7309808 Lisbon, Portugal. Entrance to Rossio train station. 2022 (photo) by Monteiro, Jose Luis (1848-1942); Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal. Entrance to the Rossio train station)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Portugal, Peasants bringing the fruits to market

Portugal, Peasants bringing the fruits to market
7279818 Portugal, Peasants bringing the fruits to market by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portugal, Peasants bringing the fruits to market, Historical)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Dona Maria II. (4 April 1819) (15 November 1853), the Educator or Good Mother

Dona Maria II. (4 April 1819) (15 November 1853), the Educator or Good Mother
7278962 Dona Maria II. (4 April 1819) (15 November 1853), the Educator or Good Mother by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dona Maria II)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Francisco Augusto DAndrade or De Andrade, 11 January 1856, 8 February 1921

Francisco Augusto DAndrade or De Andrade, 11 January 1856, 8 February 1921
7278736 Francisco Augusto DAndrade or De Andrade, 11 January 1856, 8 February 1921 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francisco Augusto DAndrade or De Andrade)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880

The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880
7279035 The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peak Fort on Madeira near Funchal, Portugal, 1880, Historic)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Cintra near Lisbon, 1833 (engraving)

Cintra near Lisbon, 1833 (engraving)
7273639 Cintra near Lisbon, 1833 (engraving) by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 20.0x29.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Captions Cintra near Lisbon in Portugal. and From Art. d)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in

The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around
XEE4136641 The flagellants of Coimbre: the Jesuites of Coimbra in Portugal make penance for their sin in public by flogging around 1560

Background imagePortugueses Collection: The Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama arrived in Calicut, in 1498. 16th century, Tapestry

The Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama arrived in Calicut, in 1498. 16th century, Tapestry
JLJ4587240 The Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama arrived in Calicut, in 1498. 16th century, Tapestry by Flemish School, (16th century); Museologico da Caixa Geral de Depositos, Lisbon

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Ancient Spain and Portugal. Map

Ancient Spain and Portugal. Map
7269221 Ancient Spain and Portugal. Map. by Faden, William (1750-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hispania vetus. Ancient Spain. 1798 map by cartographer William Faden, engraved by Foot)

Background imagePortugueses Collection: Evora Museum. Sun. Painting. Portugal

Evora Museum. Sun. Painting. Portugal
7136074 Evora Museum. Sun. Painting. Portugal.; Museu de Evora, Portugal; © Pascal Deloche/Godong




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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.