An immense cathedral dominates the city of Évora, in Portugal. Dating back to the 12th century, it is an architectural masterpiece combining Romanesque and Gothic styles.

Thus within the Brasenose Chapel the ‘survival of Gothic and the importation of Baroque’ coexist in harmony. 1 Perhaps it was this clever juxtaposition of styles (a fascination with the past?) which, ...

Zoom in to see the English baroque art close-up. About: The Painted Hall has been referred to as the 'Sistine Chapel of the UK'. Completed in 1705, it's vast decorated interior extends to 4,000 ...