Category: Religious Architecture > Church
District: Castelo Branco > Penamacor > Pedrógão de São Pedro e Bemposta > Sítio da Senhora da Graça
This chapel is located in Sítio da Senhora da Graça, an area integrated into the locality of Pedrógão de São Pedro e Bemposta. Its name is linked to the chapel itself, which is situated in a central square of this area.
Located within the municipality of Penamacor, the chapel marks a point of reference in the local landscape, in an area that shares its name and developed around its presence.
Observers of the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça can notice the influence of two distinct artistic periods in its conception: Mannerism and Late Baroque. These styles shaped the structure and appearance of the building over time.
The chapel features a longitudinal plan, with a simple configuration, consisting of a single main interior space. On the exterior, the roof is a gable roof, a common element in traditional religious architecture.
Inside the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Graça, the gaze is naturally drawn to the main altarpiece, the central piece of the space. This important work of sacred art is characteristic of the Late Baroque period.
The altarpiece is crafted in woodcarving, a wood sculpture technique, and is distinguished by its rich polychromy, featuring various colors that give it a vibrant and detailed appearance. It is one of the most prominent artistic and visual elements of the chapel.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.0898879,-7.2385229
Coordinates DMS: 40°05'23.6"N 07°14'18.7"W
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