Description: (Portuguese painter)
Nuno Gonçalves was a prominent Portuguese artist known for initiating the Portuguese Renaissance in painting. He served as the court painter for Afonso V of Portugal from 1450 to 1471 and later became the official painter for the city of Lisbon in 1471. His most renowned work, the Saint Vincent Panels, is considered his masterpiece. Through his professional career, Gonçalves made significant contributions to the art scene of Portugal during the 15th century, leaving a lasting impact on the country's artistic heritage.