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Portugal · Art & Architecture · Hard
The Igreja de São Francisco in Porto is famous for its lavish gold-covered interior. What specific type of wood-carved and gilded decoration does it exemplify?
Answer: Talha dourada — Talha dourada (gilded woodcarving) reached its peak in Portuguese Baroque churches; São Francisco in Porto is perhaps the most extravagant example, with an estimated 300 kg of gold leaf.
- A Azulejaria
- B Filigrana
- C Talha dourada ✓
- D Estuque
Talha dourada (gilded woodcarving) reached its peak in Portuguese Baroque churches; São Francisco in Porto is perhaps the most extravagant example, with an estimated 300 kg of gold leaf.