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Missa de São Gregório, by Francisco Henriques, unspecified, 1508

Missa de São Gregório

Francisco Henriques

1508

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Missa de São Gregório is a 1508 unspecified by Francisco Henriques, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Francisco Henriques
When & what style?
1508 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a group of men in red robes gathered around a table, with one man kneeling and holding a bell. The scene is set in a room with a large window and a rug on the floor. The men are dressed in formal attire, and the atmosphere appears to be one of reverence or ceremony. In the background, a figure is visible, but it is not clear who or what it is. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative, with muted colors and a sense of stillness. The painting is held at the National Museum of Ancient Art.

About the artist

Artist

Francisco Henriques

Francisco Henriques (died 1518) was a Flemish Renaissance painter active in Portugal in the early 16th century.

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