Art Resource - AR9135282

Conceptually similar

Detail of dcoration on a sarcophagus, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9139431

Sarcophagus of Ines de Castro, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9133183

AR9155894

Gothic ceiling, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9138881

Gothic ceiling and windows, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9131161

Monks' hall with Gothic vault, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9157920

AR9136786

Monks' hall with steps and Gothic vault, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9154717

AR9146950

Refectory, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9133473

Central nave of the church, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9136866

Gothic style ceiling of the refectory, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9141415

Cloisters, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9142216

Coloured statues, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9134622

Coloured sculptures of angels, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9158100

AR9133399

Courtyard garden, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9148362

AR9127379

Statue of a bishop, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9156039

Bell tower, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

AR9133832

Sarcophagus of King Pedro I, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

Sarcophagus of King Pedro I, Monastery of Alcobaca, Alcobaca, Portugal, 2009. King Pedro I of Portugal (1320-1367) commissioned marble tombs for himself and his beloved mistress, Ines de Castro (1325-1355), facing each other so that on Judgment Day their first sight will be of each other. Ines was declared Pedro's lawful wife, and therefore Queen of Portugal, posthumously. Though damaged, the sarcophagi are the greatest pieces of sculpture from 14th century Portugal. Both tombs have effigies of the deceased assisted by angels. The sides of Pedro's tomb are decorated with episodes from the life of St Bartholomew and scenes from his life with Ines, including a promise that they will be together até ao fim do mundo (until the end of the world). Her tomb is decorated with scenes from the life of Christ and the Last Judgment. Alcobaca Monastery was designated a World Heritage Site in 1989.

Unique Identifier AR9135282

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3413px × 5120px

Photo Credit HIP / Art Resource, NY

Add to lightbox

Add to cart