Culture Arena
Portugal · Art & Architecture · Hard
Nuno Gonçalves, a 15th-century Portuguese painter, is most famous for what polyptych altarpiece depicting figures from Portuguese society?
Answer: The Saint Vincent Panels (Painéis de São Vicente de Fora) — The Saint Vincent Panels, attributed to Nuno Gonçalves (fl. 1450–1490), are six oak panels depicting Portugal's society — from royalty to fishermen — venerating Saint Vincent.
- A The Fons Vitae Altarpiece
- B The Évora Altarpiece
- C The Saint Vincent Panels (Painéis de São Vicente de Fora) ✓
- D The Tomar Panels
The Saint Vincent Panels, attributed to Nuno Gonçalves (fl. 1450–1490), are six oak panels depicting Portugal's society — from royalty to fishermen — venerating Saint Vincent.