Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Igreja da Misericórdia de Braga
Monuments
Church of Misericórdia
The church of Misericórdia is detailed in some Cathedral plans as an annex but in fact it is a distinct monument. The church was built in 1562, but underwent substantial alteration in the 18th century.
Of sombre decoration, there remain some fine examples of renaissance architecture, in particular the façade and the lateral entrance with a scene from the "Visitation" located above. This is a fine example of the 15th century Coimbra school of sculpture.
On the inside, there is the Baroque retable set and the ceiling is covered in painted wood. The retable was completed by Marcelino de Araújo between 1734 and 1739 and includes a panel painted by José Lopes in 1735. Although religious in theme, there are various courtly features with family members of João V, his Queen and children included.
On the main altar, there is also a depiction of Our Lady of Mercy, the work of sculptor José António Gonçalves, dated 1774
Image by Manuel Correia/Direnor
The church of Misericórdia is detailed in some Cathedral plans as an annex but in fact it is a distinct monument. The church was built in 1562, but underwent substantial alteration in the 18th century.
Of sombre decoration, there remain some fine examples of renaissance architecture, in particular the façade and the lateral entrance with a scene from the "Visitation" located above. This is a fine example of the 15th century Coimbra school of sculpture.
On the inside, there is the Baroque retable set and the ceiling is covered in painted wood. The retable was completed by Marcelino de Araújo between 1734 and 1739 and includes a panel painted by José Lopes in 1735. Although religious in theme, there are various courtly features with family members of João V, his Queen and children included.
On the main altar, there is also a depiction of Our Lady of Mercy, the work of sculptor José António Gonçalves, dated 1774
Image by Manuel Correia/Direnor
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Rua Dom Diogo de Sousa 4700-422 Braga
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