City of Tomar

Mural paintings at the Convent of Christ in Tomar

The Portuguese azulejos which are ceramic artistic tiles, are famous worldwide, and the tradition started a time long ago. That’s why when you visit the Convent of Christ in the City of Tomar you find this kind of tile workmanship everywhere, just like these tile paintings, which seem to be from the 16th century and are essentially based on biblical scenes.

Portuguese tile mural paintings at the Convent of Christ in the City of Tomar

These tile paintings at the Christ Convent in Tomar are basically inspired on biblical scenes of the Catholic Church

Another two tile paintings at the Convent of Christ with religious themes from the 16th century