Brazilian Colonial Art

Brazilian Colonial Art has left a rich artistic heritage through the lives and works of the masters who shaped its visual and cultural identity. This book traces the creations of some of the most outstanding artists of that time, whose legacy continues to illuminate the history of Latin American art.

1. Manuel da Costa Ataíde (1762-1830)
– Outstanding works: Frescoes in the Church of São Francisco de Assis in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
– Outstanding works: Frescoes in the Church of Our Lady of Carmo in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.

2. Antônio Francisco Lisboa, “Aleijadinho” (1730-1814)
– Outstanding work: Sculptural ensemble of the Prophets in Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais.
– Outstanding work: Sculptural ensemble of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas do Campo, Minas Gerais.

3. José Joaquim da Rocha (1756-1807)
– Outstanding work: Altarpieces and decorative elements in several colonial churches in different cities.
– Outstanding work: Altarpieces in the Church of San Francisco in Salvador, Bahia.

4. João Nepomuceno Correia e Castro (1760-1824)
– Outstanding work: Frescoes and decorations in the Church of the Third Order of São Francisco in Salvador, Bahia.
– Outstanding work: Paintings in the Church of Our Lady of the Conception in Salvador, Bahia.

5. José Teófilo de Jesus (1758-1847)
– Outstanding work: Portraits that portray the cultural and social diversity of the colonial era.
– Outstanding work: Portraits at the Casa da Câmara e Cadeia in Cachoeira, Bahia.

7. Vieira Portuense (1765-1805)
– Outstanding work: Historical paintings that reflect the events and characters of Brazilian colonial history.
– Outstanding work: Paintings in the Cathedral of Salvador, Bahia.

8. Joaquim José da Natividade (c. 1771-1841)
– Outstanding work: He contributed to the Rococo style in Brazil with his paintings in churches and palaces.
– Outstanding work: Frescoes in the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Minas Gerais.

Brazilian Colonial Art transports us to a time when creativity and art intertwined to bring to life a distinctive period in Brazil’s visual history. Through these works and artists, we explore the fusion of cultural influences and styles that gave rise to a fascinating and enduring era in Brazil’s art scene.