Proença-a-Velha's Main Church, including the gilded carved altarpiece and the three images of Calvary.

Category: Religious Architecture > Church

District: Castelo Branco > Idanha-a-Nova > Proença-a-Velha

Location and Classification

, The church is located in the parish of Proença-a-Velha, municipality of Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal.

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 2002.

History

, Documented origins in the 14th century, with references dated 1489, 1505, and 1537.

, Visits from friars of the Convent of Tomar of the Order of Christ.

, Proença-a-Velha was a town and commendation of the Order of Christ.

Artistic Collection

, Valuable "Calvary" Gothic sculptures.

, Central panel of the triptych on the high altar representing the Annunciation of Our Lady.

, Other panels of the triptych representing St. Peter and St. John the Baptist.

, Authorship attributed to the "Master of Rosmaninhal."

, Annunciation panel restored and on display in the sacristy annexes.

Architecture

, Predominant style: Baroque.

, Bell tower separated from the church and later integrated into the works of 1764.

Gilded Wood Carving High Altar

, The current altarpiece on the high altar is a gilded wood carving work dated from the 1764 campaign.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_Matriz_de_Proença-a-Velha

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt