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16th century oil painting
Chafariz d’El-Rey
English: The King's Fountain
Yearc. 1570, perhaps continuing until c. 1580
SubjectChafariz d’El-Rey
LocationPálacio da Bacalhôa, Azeitão

The King's Fountain (Portuguese: Chafariz d'El-Rey) is a 16th century oil painting by an anonymous Flemish painter. The work depicts a scene in front of the Chafariz de El-Rei (English: The King's Fountain) in Lisbon, Portugal.

Painting

The King's Fountain depicts a scene set around the Chafariz de El-Rei in Lisbon, the capital of the-then Kingdom of Portugal. Painted during the late 16th century, the work features images associated with the wealth and power of the burgeoning Portuguese Empire; trade goods from Japan, Goa, and various African kingdoms are seen, as are African slaves and free Africans. Portuguese Jewish constables can be seen detaining a thief or drunk, and the painting notably contains a depiction of an African knight endowed with the heraldry of the Order of Santiago, sometimes identified as João de Sá Panasco. More domestically-minded work can be seen, such as boatmen unloading grain and attending to passengers, while jugglers and vendors can be seen mingling with the crowd. Several animals are also present.

Reception

The wide variety of figures seen in the painting led to the work being described as being an example of globalization in the Renaissance period. The painting currently is on display at the Pálacio da Bacalhôa in Azeitão, Portugal.

References

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  3. Wecker, Menachem (9 January 2013). "Medieval Painting Hints at Ties Between Blacks and Jews". Forward. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  4. ^ Cembalest, Robin (2012-10-25). "From Kongo to Othello to Tango to Museum Shows". ARTnews. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
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