Art and Monuments

Upper Choir

November 5, 2009

The choir stalls, decorated with religious and secular motifs, were made in 1550. The paintings on the walls around the choir stalls, depicting some of the apostles and saints, are from the 18th century. The earthquake of 1755 inflicted some damages to the upper choir, since part of the balustrade fell down. It was rebuilt [...]

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Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit

November 5, 2009

Wooden statue of Christ crucified, located in front of the upper choir. This work of art was made by the flemish sculptor Philippe de Vries. It was offered to the Monastery, in 1551, by Prince Louis, Duke of Beja, son of King Manuel I. This photo is not HDR, although it has some features that [...]

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Cloister Garth

November 5, 2009

The cloister of the Hieronymites Monastery is considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world due to the richness of the details carved on the stone. In the wings and arches of the ground floor, the Manueline decor style abounds, with naturalistic representations, national and royal symbols, nautical motifs, as well as [...]

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Legacies of a Faith Forgotten by Men

November 5, 2009

The Church of the Hieronymites Monastery. In the foreground, there is the central part of the transept (or the crossing), and in the background there is the main chapel. The building of the Hieronymites Monastery started in 1501 or 1502 (the precise date is not known), by the order of King Manuel I, soon after [...]

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The Staircase and the Ceiling

November 5, 2009

The staircase to the Kings Room, in the Hieronymites Monastery, was built by the order of King Philip II, who lived in the Royal Quarters, located on the Cloister’s second floor. The construction of this staircase, as well as the Kings Room, started and ended around 1631 and 1704 respectively. This staircase is the last [...]

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