The Theatrics At Igreja de Santiago In Tavira

Catholic churches have the best decoration. Elaborate, soaring vaults, heavy gold gilding, an overflow of artwork. Head to Igreja de Santiago church in Tavira to take in some great religious iconography.

The main nave, aisle of the church. They saved the intricate work for the various side alcoves.

Jesus fronts a saint, all elaborately carved and painted wood. Sad altar boy. Hey, he got flowers.

Nun in a box, under lockdown.

Double height genre scenes. The Virgin Mary in her big grotto.

Jesus with a unique set of abs, wood carved women with added hair, a curious mashup of styles.