Inês de Castro: The Queen Who Was Crowned After Death

[Regina]

Originally Posted by Kotroman

This image is so touching and shocking at the same time! Do you know who is the author of this painting? When was it painted?

Yes, Kotroman, this is indeed a wonderful picture of the dead queen.

It seems the Painter Vieira Portuense's school is credited with painting this picture.

[Marengo]

Her sons Denis and João were claimants to the Portuguese throne during the crisis that followed the death of Pedro II. His niece Queen Beatriz of Castile (daughter of Fernando and Leonor Telles was another became king João I.

To Elspeth: Fernando, the son of Pedro and Constanca had his own Ines: he married Leonor Telles who in terms of notority surpasses even Ines.

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From Niccolo Zingarelli, the Quartet of his Ines de Castro Opera:

YouTube - Niccolo Zingarelli - Ines de Castro - Quartetto

[Elspeth]

Even if he hadn't stooped to having his own son killed, I doubt Inês's brothers would have had many finer feelings about doing it.

[Chimene]

What an interesting story, and since I don't know anything about Portuguese history, it was very informative and fascinating read. Thank you!

[Tilla]

Oh, oh, I don't find words to express my astonishment about this incredibly touching story, which has been new to me.