Blue and Gold – Enamels in Portugal from the Medieval to the Modern Era

The exhibition Blue and Gold – Enamels in Portugal from the Medieval to the Modern Era was based on one of the founding pieces of the Museum’s collection: a series of 26 enamel plaques painted in the 16th century, from the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra. It brought together and compared for the first time in Portugal various enamel techniques applied to a sumptuous group of liturgical, devotional and ceremonial objects.
The pieces on display were produced between the 12th and 19th century, mainly in the Limoges’ region workshops, recognised as the most prestigious. Several national treasures are highlighted, including the Christ’s Passion triptych from the Frei Manuel do Cenáculo National Museum, one of Portugal’s most internationally renowned enamel works.