Samstag, 8. Dezember 2012

India - Churches and Convents of Goa

The churches and convents of Goa, the former capital of the Portuguese Indies – particularly the Church of Bom Jesus, which contains the tomb of St Francis-Xavier – illustrate the evangelization of Asia. These monuments were influential in spreading forms of Manueline, Mannerist and Baroque art in all the countries of Asia where missions were established. 


India - Churches and Convents of Goa - Painting of St. Francis Xavier

India - Churches and Convents of Goa - Wooden statue of St. Francis Xavier


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