Nuno Gonçalves: The Soul of 15th-Century Portugal Nuno Gonçalves, a name largely shrouded in the mists of time yet resonating powerfully within Portuguese art history, stands as a pivotal figure bridging the late Middle Ages and the burgeoning Renaissance. Born around 1420 in Portugal – precise dates remain elusive, lost to the vagaries of historical record – he served as court painter to King Afonso V, leaving behind a legacy embodied most strikingly by the “Saint Vincent Panels.” These monumental works offer an unparalleled glimpse into the social fabric and artistic sensibilities of 15th-…