From 10th-14th and 18th-20th February, our team embarked on a fieldwork campaign in Lisbon and its surroundings. From historic churches to palaces and monasteries, we meticulously studied an array of simulacra at:
– Igreja Paroquial de St Nicolau, Igreja de St Maria Madalena, Igreja de St António, and Convento dos Cardaes (Lisbon)
– Capela do Palácio Caldas (CDS headquarters, Lisbon)
– Palácio dos Marqueses de Pombal (Oeiras)
– Convento de St. António de Varatojo (Torres Vedras)
– Palácio Nacional de Queluz (Queluz)
Our interdisciplinary team—conservators, chemists, biological anthropologist, digital humanities experts, and photographers—worked in situ to document, analyse, digitise, and preserve this (still) underappreciated religious heritage.
But can you imagine how many simulacra were under focus?
St Bonifácio, St Vitória, St Fulgêncio, St Justina, St Vitório, St Eleonora, St Vitória, St Burcio, St Benedito & St Clemente!
Soon, they will be part of our upcoming database, where you’ll be able to explore the insights Holy Bodies is uncovering.
