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francisco de arruda

francisco de arruda

Died 1547 Works span 1500–1500

Francisco de Arruda: The Architect of Portugal’s Golden Age Francisco de Arruda (c. 1490 – November 30, 1547) stands as a pivotal figure in Portuguese architectural history, largely recognized for his masterful contribution to the Manueline style—a uniquely opulent fusion of Gothic and Renaissance influences that epitomized Portugal’s maritime dominion during the sixteenth century. His legacy extends beyond individual buildings; he sh…

26
dated works
2
chapters
1500
first work
1500
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through francisco de arruda's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups francisco de arruda's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.