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Figure 81: Statues of the 12 prophets, on the terraces of the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhas, Congonhas do Campo, Brazil.
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Bom Jesus de Matozinhos

church, Congonhas, Brazil
Also known as: Bom Jesus do Congonhas
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Figure 81: Statues of the 12 prophets, on the terraces of the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhas, Congonhas do Campo, Brazil.
Figure 81: Statues of the 12 prophets, on the terraces of the sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matozinhas, Congonhas do Campo, Brazil.

The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos in Congonhas, Brazil, is a significant example of Brazilian Baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed and built by the influential sculptor and architect Aleijadinho, it features a church, chapels, and gardens.12

The site is particularly famous for its exterior staircase, which leads to the church and is lined with 18 soapstone sculptures of the Twelve Prophets, carved by Aleijadinho. Along the zigzag path, Aleijadinho also created six small structures containing 64 wooden sculptures depicting episodes from the Passion of Christ. Aleijadinho, born Ant\u00f4nio Francisco Lisboa, worked despite a degenerative disease that deformed his limbs, with tools strapped to his arms.213

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