Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
the Fifth Week of Lent
the Fifth Week of Lent
There are 11 days til Easter!
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Bible Encyclopedias
Pereyra, Manuel
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
a Portuguese sculptor, was born in 1614. He settled at Madrid, where he attained great distinction, and is regarded as one of the ablest artists that Portugal has produced. He was commissioned to execute a great-number of works. His masterpiece is a large statue of the Savior in the church of the Rosario at Madrid. It is said that in his old age, having become blind, he made the model of a statue of St. John, and directed its execution. This statue is one of his finest works. He died in 1667.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pereyra, Manuel'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/pereyra-manuel.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pereyra, Manuel'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/pereyra-manuel.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
