Scenes of the Age of Discoveries are carved around the pedestal of the statue of Afonso de Albuquerque, Portuguese navigator and conqueror, the second Viceroy of India.
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I have a question though, does this sculpt reflecting the scene at the end of Islamic Rule in Iberia in 12th century? the 2 guys on the right side dressed in middle eastern garb loh
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This is very cool. I have not seen this monument up close. The detail is fantastic.
very pretty and detailed!
I have a soft spot for this kind of monuments about the Age of Discoveries...
That is what you call real craftsmanship. Excellent !!
Fantastic !
Recards
orvokki
Like the others, I love detail here! Awesome statue and a terrific capture, JM! Hope your week is going well!
I love my town, and I would love it more if it had works like this one.
Wow - the chain mail & the keys are so detailed. An incredible carving job.
The sculptor had a very realistic style. It is terrific.
What an amazing sculpture.
Beautifully shown details JM. I wonder if this is the beginnings of the 'giving of the keys to the city' tradition?
He looks very pleased with himself.
HI JM!
as usual, a funtastic picture! Amazing shot again
I have a question though, does this sculpt reflecting the scene at the end of Islamic Rule in Iberia in 12th century? the 2 guys on the right side dressed in middle eastern garb loh
anyway, have a nice day!
Ian
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