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Vista do Mosteiro e Praia de Belém

Filipe Lobo

1657

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Flemish Baroque painting Baroque

Dominant colour

Vista do Mosteiro e Praia de Belém is a 1657 unspecified by Filipe Lobo, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Filipe Lobo
When & what style?: 1657 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a busy scene in front of a large, light-colored building with many windows and a tall tower. People in old-fashioned clothes are walking around, some on horseback. There's a group gathered near a table with big pots on it. In the background, there's water and another building far away. The painting is detailed, with many people doing different things. Some are carrying things, and one person is holding an umbrella. The colors are mostly light, with some darker shadows. The overall mood seems lively, with lots of activity. If you're interested in more paintings like this, you might want to look up the artist Filipe Lobo.

About the artist

Artist

Filipe Lobo

Filipe Lobo spent time in Belém, a place that clearly inspired him. He likely walked along the beach, observing the monastery. One thing that sticks is his attention to detail, as seen in Vista do Mosteiro e Praia de…

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