Belém Tower - aerial viewFrancisco De Arruda · 1500

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
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" was created by Francisco De Arruda. The information on this page describes Francisco De Arruda's original work.

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.

Is "Belém Tower - aerial view" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Belém Tower - aerial view" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

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

Francisco De Arruda made "Belém Tower - aerial view" in 1500.

How does "Belém Tower - aerial view" balance light and dark?

The recorded values for "Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda are: deep_shadow brightness, dark luminance.

Do the colors of "Belém Tower - aerial view" appear strong or soft?

The colors in "Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda have a monochromatic intensity.

How harmonious are the colors of "Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda?

"Belém Tower - aerial view" by Francisco De Arruda displays a discordant palette color harmony.