Romanesque capital, Museu Nacional de Machado
Sculpted Romanesque stone capital, 12th century, with mermaid, fish and birds, from the San Pedro Church, in the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Coimbra, Portugal. Inspired by Oriental bestiaries, this capital symbolises the protective and benevolent aspect of the sea. The museum was opened in 1913 and renovated 2004-2012. The city of Coimbra dates back to Roman times and was the capital of Portugal from 1131 to 1255. Its historic buildings are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13436047
Media ID
45117490
Size
7087px x 4724px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
