Christ of the sanctuary, Gregório Lopes, between 1510 and 1515

Commissioned by king d. Manuel 1st, olivier de gand created the canopies and the stalls (which have now disappeared) in the gothic style. Assisted by fernão munñoz, they sculpted, in polychrome wood, gilded, the statues of the prophets of the old testament, the saints and the doctors of the church placed on the capitals. Date: between 1510 and 1515. Medium: carved wood and polychromy. Depicted People: Christ on the cross.. Collection: Convent of Christ. Tomar-Convento de Cristo-Cristo do altar mor da Charola.-20140914