Art Resource - AR9130493

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Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Crucifix in the chancel of the church, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Central octagonal vault, Founder's Chapel, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Architectural detail above the main portal, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Floral and human motifs on capitals, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Main door, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Parapet, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Interior, showing a mural and roof bosses, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Interior of the Founder's Chapel, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Detail of main portal with tympanum and archivolt, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Star vault, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

Star vault, Monastery of Batalha, Batalha, Portugal, 2009. The Dominican Batalha Monastery (Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitoria de Batalha) is a magnificent example of medieval Portuguese architecture. In 1385, King John I vowed that if his outnumbered army defeated the Castilians at the important Battle of Aljubarrota, he would build a magnificent monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Construction of the monastery, which combines late Gothic and Manueline architectural styles, began in 1386 but was not completed until c1517. At the north-west corner a multifoliated screen encloses a square for a fountain. The whole cloister is so rich in carvings that it resembles the finest piece of lacework in stone. The octagonal structure is illuminated with tall stained glass windows and topped with an exquisite star vault. The Monastery was designated a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Unique Identifier AR9130493

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3413px × 5120px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

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