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Linkgua Ediciones' Visual gallery is proud to present a curated selection of 37 works by Manuel da Costa Ataíde (1762–1830), an indispensable pillar of Brazilian Baroque and Rococo, whose genius illuminated the artistic landscape of the 18th and early 19th centuries in the Americas. Ataíde, a master of mulatto origin primarily active in Minas Gerais, Brazil, redefined colonial religious painting with exceptional mastery in illusionistic perspective and a vibrant, often boldly earthy and luminous color palette. His legacy is particularly visible in the vaulted ceilings of the churches of Minas Gerais, where his celestial compositions invite contemplation. Among his most iconic works is the impressive *Assunção da Virgem* (Assumption of the Virgin) in the Church of São Francisco de Assis in Ouro Preto, a masterpiece that dazzles with its dynamism and the peculiar chromatism of its angels. Similarly, the *Coroação de Nossa Senhora* (Coronation of Our Lady) in the Church of São Francisco de Assis in Mariana reveals his profound devotion and unmistakable style. Manuel da Costa Ataíde was not only a prolific painter but also an innovator who laid the foundations for a unique artistic identity on the American continent.

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