Is Belém Tower - aerial view under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

What is the thematic context of Belém Tower - aerial view?

portuguese exploration, royal power & prestige, manueline ornamentation, maritime defense system, age of discovery symbol, king manuel i's vision, architectural innovation, lisbon's strategic importance

Belém Tower - aerial viewFrancisco De Arruda · 1500

Manueline
1500
Tower of Belém

Thanks to the Discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries, Lisbon became the world’s main centre of commerce. In order to protect the city, King João II and King Manuel I devised a pioneering maritime system of defence for Lisbon. As part of this project, in the narrowest part of the Tagus bay (1,670 meters), D. Manuel I had the Tower of Belém built in 1514. As a result, crossfire between the two banks could be created to block the entry of enemy ships. King Manuel I wanted the Tower of Belém, located at the entrance to the kingdom’s capital, to clearly assert his power. Therefore, the king ordered his heraldry to be ostensibly displayed on the tower. These include the Royal Arms, his personal emblem the

Francisco De Arruda (? – 1547)

Francisco de Arruda: Portuguese architect & sculptor famed for the Belém Tower's Manueline style. Explore his innovative designs & contributions to 16th-century Portugal.

Tower of Belém (Lisbon, Portugal)

Explore Belém Tower, Lisbon’s UNESCO World Heritage Site! Marvel at Manueline architecture and relive Portugal's Age of Discovery history with breathtaking Tagus views.

About this artwork

Title: Belém Tower - aerial view
Artist: Francisco De Arruda
Year: 1500
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Tower of Belém
Corpus context: king manuel i's vision, portuguese exploration
Keywords: unesco site, stone architecture, brown and gray tones
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Who is the artist behind "Belém Tower - aerial view"?

"Belém Tower - aerial view" is attributed to Francisco De Arruda.

What does the 1500 date of "Belém Tower - aerial view" correspond to in Francisco De Arruda's career?

Given its 1500 date, "Belém Tower - aerial view" falls in Francisco De Arruda's Late 16th Century.

Who created "Belém Tower - aerial view" and in what year?

The author of "Belém Tower - aerial view" is Francisco De Arruda, and the work is dated 1500.

What is the creation date of "Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda?

"Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda was created in 1500.

How does "Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda connect Manueline to the artist's home country?

"Belém Tower - aerial view" was created by Francisco De Arruda, born in Portugal, within the Manueline movement. The artist's origin links the work to Manueline as practiced by artists from Portugal.

Is "Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda in the public domain, and why?

"Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Francisco De Arruda died in 1547.

Does "Belém Tower - aerial view" show strong light-dark contrasts?

"Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda shows a serene contrast between its light and dark areas.