Sacred Art Collection
The rediscovery of colonial art
Bringing together sacred art with pieces dedicated to worship, and religious art with works that address religious themes, the Palaces Collection has rich examples of images of saints with paintings and gilding, worship objects in silver and other metals, furniture, paintings and sculptures. São José de Botas, by Aleijadinho and the Cusquenhos, religious paintings used in colonial America with the purpose of catechizing the native peoples are examples of this collection.