Manueline lines, a photo from Lisboa, Sud

Photographer's Note

My previous photo presented the facade of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in Belem, Lisbon, one of the best examples of the Manueline architecture. This time a scene from the cloister within this monastery.

I copied below some information about the Manueline Style from Wikipedia:
The Manueline (Portuguese: estilo manuelino), occasionally known as Portuguese late Gothic, is the sumptuous, composite Portuguese architectural style originating in the 16th century, during the Portuguese Renaissance and Age of Discoveries. Manueline architecture incorporates maritime elements and representations of the discoveries brought from the voyages of Vasco da Gama and Pedro Álvares Cabral. This innovative style synthesizes aspects of Late Gothic Flamboyant architecture with original motifs and influences of the Plateresque, Mudéjar, Italian, and Flemish architecture. It marks the transition from Late Gothic to Renaissance. The construction of churches and monasteries in Manueline was largely financed by proceeds of the lucrative spice trade with Africa and India.
The style was given its name, many years later, by Francisco Adolfo de Varnhagen, Viscount of Porto Seguro, in his 1842 book Noticia historica e descriptiva do Mosteiro de Belem, com um glossario de varios termos respectivos principalmente a architectura gothica, in his description of the Jerónimos Monastery. Varnhagen named the style after King Manuel I, whose reign (1495–1521) coincided with its development. The style was much influenced by the astonishing successes of the voyages of discovery of Portuguese navigators, from the coastal areas of Africa to the discovery of Brazil and the ocean routes to the Far East, drawing heavily on the style and decorations of East Indian temples.
Although the period of this style did not last long (from 1490 to 1520), it played an important part in the development of Portuguese art. The influence of the style outlived the king. Celebrating the newly maritime power, it manifested itself in architecture (churches, monasteries, palaces, castles) and extended into other arts such as sculpture, painting, works of art made of precious metals, faience and furniture.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manueline

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ikeharel (112439) 2022-01-26 1:11

Good morning Mariusz,
Superbly chosen the spot to take this beautiful picture.
Light and shadows cast a great sight of the details upon the meticulously mounted pillars.
Contrast and DOF par-exzcellence.
Have a nice new day,
Ike

Royaldevon (85606) 2022-01-26 1:46

Hello Mariusz,

The workmanship on the pillars is of a high quality and you have clearly conveyed that information via this close-up photograph. The light and shadows give a wonderful 3D effect.
There is some excellent art, all around, if we have time and the inclination to look.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

pajaran (114915) 2022-01-26 1:55

Pozdrav.
Lep popgled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
lepa stara arhitektura i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontartsom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lepi stubovi.

Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja

Fis2 (169731) 2022-01-26 2:36

Czesc Mariusz!
Bardzo ciekawe szczegoly.
Ladny kadr, swiatlo i cienie.
Dobrze zauwazone i pokazane.
Milego dnia.
Krzysztof

jhm (211734) 2022-01-26 5:43

Hello Mariusz,

Splendid columns you plays extraordinarily with light and shadows
You create nice depth and perspective, presentation are pleasant.
Nice colours too.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

BennyV (34742) 2022-01-26 6:30

Good work both by the scuplturs and...in an entirely different dimension and scale also by you the photographer! Good capture of light and shade. Cropping out the oneon the left, this could have been made even smaller to include just three columns.

Benny

ChrisJ (171222) 2022-01-26 7:55

Hello Mariusz,

Fantastic bas relief carvings on the ornamental pillars with excellent sharpness and good framing and composition. Tfs!

PaulVDV (62802) 2022-01-26 9:32

Hello Mariusz,
I really liked the Manueline style with its many rich architectural decorations often referring to the sea and the Portuguese voyages of discovery.
Here's a masterful photo to represent the style.
Wonderful with the contrast between light and shadow.
Excellent view of the decorations in detail. Good depth.
Best regards, Paul

ktanska (44468) 2022-01-26 10:14

Hi Mariusz,
Those columns have the most special carvings I have seen. And the sidelight really shows them in the best possible light. Good, tight vertical framing.
Kari

Tue (91574) 2022-01-26 10:49

Hello Mariusz,
The stone carvings are wonderful and look really great in this bright sunlight. The contrast with the darker areas highlights the details so well. The pillars themselves are wonderful and very elegant as well.
Lars

lousat (138609) 2022-01-26 10:57

Hi Mariusz,always from this magnificent monastery, this time a close up after the full view, very useful to show the magical details of this unique architechtural style,a perfect capture very sharp as usual! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

Silvio1953 (220605) 2022-01-26 11:39

Ciao Mariusz, great perspective on fantastic decorations, fine details, excellent clarity, splenddi light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jmdias (114278) 2022-01-26 12:05

mariusz

yes, a nice slice of the adornments and relieves in manuelin style, he was one of the most powerful portuguese kings and was near of to be the king of spain too.

take care

jorge

ifege (46951) 2022-01-26 19:52

Hi Mariusz
A good one of this compact corner of the monastery showing a range of different stone carvings in the pillars.
cheers
Ian

aliabazari (21271) 2022-01-26 21:03

Hello Mariusz
A beautiful view of these glamorous columns. Good combination with excellent exposure. Good text about its history. Thanks for sharing

COSTANTINO (115539) 2022-01-26 22:00

Hello my dearest friend
have a nice day
wow!!!his view is unique and I really
like so much because these columns are
not simple but perfectly complicated
with designs and details
well done
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (146280) 2022-01-26 23:23

Hi Mariusz,
excellent effect, interesting columns, good contrast with sunlight and shadows, tfs.

adramad (72562) 2022-01-29 11:29

Hello Mariusz.
This is indeed a masterful composition, one of those that I like to make, it is ideal as you can enjoy with the beautiful columns that act as mullions for the window, with different carvings, what we see on the wall is equally wonderful.
That warm tone of the stone is beautiful, both the lighting and the details of the image are at the highest level.
Great job we enjoyed.
Have a good weekend.
Very best regards.
Luis.

mcmtanyel (67657) 2022-03-04 20:16

Hello Mariusz,
Beautiful artwork, both the columns and the photograph. I love it!
Regards,
MT