Mestre Ataíde
1762–1830 · Brazilian · 8 artworks
BaroqueIllusionistic perspectiveUse of local flora and faunaVibrant color palettesIntegration of architecture and paintingReligious iconography
artist bio
Mestre Ataíde was a Brazilian painter and sculptor, a major figure in the development of Baroque art in Minas Gerais during the 18th century. He is best known for his illusionistic ceiling paintings, which blend European Baroque techniques with local Brazilian elements.
8 artworks
Anjos músicos (detail)
1807
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Baptism of Christ
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Nossa Senhora da Porciúncula
1812
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Deus promete a Abraão multiplicar sua descendência
1799
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A Virgem entrega o Menino Jesus a Santo Antônio de Pádua (detail)
1810
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A Flagelação de Cristo
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A Última Ceia
1828
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Agonia e Morte de São Francisco
1800
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