LISSABON, Portugal – verzierte weiße, gelbe und blaue Azulejos (traditionelle portugiesische Fliesen) zieren das Innere der Igreja de São Roque aus dem 16. Jahrhundert, eine der ältesten Jesuitenkirchen im Christentum. Diese farbenfrohen Fliesen mit geometrischen und floralen Mustern ergänzen die kunstvoll verzierten Barockkapellen der Kirche und zeigen die reichen künstlerischen Traditionen der portugiesischen religiösen Architektur.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
18. Juni 2016
Ort:
Igreja de São Roque, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Weitere Informationen:
Photograph by David Coleman. The azulejos in Igreja de São Roque present a stunning example of Portuguese tile work, blending artistic beauty with religious significance. These tiles, combining white, yellow, and blue colors, likely cover significant portions of the church's walls, creating a visually striking and uniquely Portuguese aesthetic. The tile patterns may include a mix of geometric designs, reminiscent of Islamic influences in Iberian art, and more figurative elements such as floral motifs or religious symbols. The use of yellow in addition to the more common blue and white palette suggests a particularly ornate and valuable tilework, as yellow was a more expensive color to produce. These azulejos serve multiple purposes within the church. Aesthetically, they create a sense of lightness and space, their glazed surfaces reflecting light throughout the interior. Functionally, they provide a durable and easily cleaned surface. Symbolically, the patterns and any figurative scenes depicted would have been designed to complement the church's religious messaging and Baroque decorative scheme. The presence of these tiles in one of the earliest Jesuit churches in Christendom highlights the integration of local artistic traditions into the global Jesuit mission. It demonstrates how Portuguese craftsmanship and aesthetic preferences were incorporated into Counter-Reformation religious spaces. For visitors, these azulejos offer a quintessentially Portuguese element to the church's Baroque splendor, showcasing the nation's unique contribution to European sacred art and architecture.
Ausschließlich für die redaktionelle Nutzung freigegeben.
Verwendung im Zusammenhang mit Nachrichten berichterstattung, Rezensionen und Kritik sowie der Übermittlung von Informationen über Personen, Orte, Dinge, Ereignisse oder Geschehnisse.
Zur Klarstellung: Die redaktionelle Nutzung umfasst keine Nutzung im Zusammenhang mit Werbung, Verkaufsförderung (z. B. verkaufsfördernde Webseiten), Marketing, Verpackung oder Merchandising.
