Model of the altarpiece reconstitution

Almada Negreiros made several models of wood showing the proposed placement of the altarpiece’s paintings on the wall of the Founder’s Chapel. Some of these works reveal a care that attests to his dedication to the theme: in this case the author gilded the materials used in the maquette’s construction.

ANSA-A-1288 / MB_AN_19

c. 1960

Wood and cork, with gold paint 

135 x 67 cm

Private collection | Photography ©António Coelho