Prophet Joel - Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Replica of the Prophet Joel. This replica is located in a pedestal (one of four) in the courtyard besides the Museu de Arte Sacra in Sao Paulo.
Waymark Code: WM3DWT
Location: Brazil
Date Posted: 03/21/2008
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The original is one of twelve statues of the Prophete located around the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus of Matosinhos in Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. They were sculpted out of soapstone between 1800 and 1805.
Where is original located?: Congonhas, Brazil
Where is this replica located?: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Who created the original?: Aleijadinho
Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleijadinho#The_Twelve_Prophets_at_Congonhas
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1800
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