Discovery of Brazil
A dramatic historical scene of the discovery of Brazil by Francisco Aurélio de Figueiredo e Mello captures the 1502 voyage with vibrant oil textures and epic scale, inviting you to bring this piece of history home.
francisco aurélio de figueiredo e mello
Francisco Aurélio de Figueiredo e Mello (1854-1916) was a Brazilian painter, sculptor & designer known for his eclectic style blending traditional themes with modern influences. He designed the blue disc on the Brazilian flag and created historical w
Museu Histórico Nacional
Explore the vast collection of over 258,000 artifacts at Rio de Janeiro's Museu Histórico Nacional, where imperial grandeur and colonial treasures await your discovery within a historic fortress and royal palace.