The Wise Man of the Tower: Guide to the Museum of São Roque

“A long, long time ago, some priests from Rome, the Jesuits, arrived in Lisbon and decided to build this church where we live.” Thus begins the comic book story of the Church and Museum of São Roque, adventures and secrets told by an old wise man who lives in the tower of the Church of São Roque with his five bird companions: an owl, a raven, a bird of paradise, a dove, and a pelican. It is these birds that guide young readers through the mysteries and treasures kept in the Church and Museum of São Roque of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa. Through a set of cards featuring images of examples from the collections of painting, sculpture, goldsmithing, or textiles from the museum's holdings, young readers are invited to discover, in a clear and fun way, twelve pieces from the museum's collection, chosen for their relevance. The description of the pieces is accompanied by playful educational games aimed at stimulating curiosity and awakening children's interest in the analyzed objects. For readers aged six to twelve years.

Author: Helena Alexandra Mantas

Year of publication: 2010
Publisher: SCML
ISBN: 9789728761783