During the 18th-century deposits of gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds were discovered in Brazil, enabling the Court of Portugal to commission art on a lavish scale. This book is devoted to this period of Portuguese art and history, including paintings, sculpture, furniture and textiles.

During the 18th-century deposits of gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds were discovered in Brazil, enabling the Court of Portugal to commission art on a lavish scale. This book is devoted to this period of Portuguese art and history, including paintings, sculpture, furniture and textiles.