Housed in the former episcopal palace founded by D. Luís Figueiredo de Lemos in 1594, Funchal’s Museum of Sacred Art (museu de arte sacra) presents collections of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and facings, dating chronologically from the 15th to the 19th century. Flemish paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries stand out, not only for their high quality, but also for their large dimensions, uncommon in European museums. Another highlight is the collection of Flemish sculpture, particularly from Mechelen and Antwerp. Its collection of vestments includes a magnificent chasuble embroidered in gold from Funchal Cathedral.
The visit to the Funchal Museum of Sacred Art was made on August 23, 2018.
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