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Elige un estado de ánimo y la propia sala te responderá: la luz se enfría o se calienta, el aire cambia su ritmo y solo las obras que evocan ese sentimiento emergen de la oscuridad. Todo lo demás retrocede hacia la sombra.
Jerónimo Corte-Real De Sousa
A Renaissance Man in the Service of Art and Exploration Jerónimo Corte Real de Sousa (1533-1588) stands as a singular figure within the tapestry of the Portuguese Renaissance, embodying the spirit of intellectual curiosity alongside martial prowess and artistic creativity. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he descended from a noble lineage – the Corte-Real family – deeply intertwined with the burgeoning Age of Exploration, shaping his worldvie
w and propelling him toward ambitious endeavors both on the battlefield and on the canvas. Early Life and Education Jerónimo’s formative years were steeped in humanist scholarship, equipping him with the foundational knowledge necessary for his subsequent pursuits. He received a comprehensive education encompassing Latin, Greek, philosophy, and history—disciplines that would profoundly influence his artistic sensibilities and literar…
