Museu de Sant'Ana, Religious art museum in Tiradentes, Brazil.
The Museu de Sant'Ana is an art museum housed in a former prison building in Tiradentes containing around 300 religious images. The building still retains original window bars and underground chambers from its days as a detention facility.
The building dates to the 18th century and originally served as the city's public prison, operating separately from the Town Hall. The museum opened in 2014 to display the religious art collection housed within its walls.
The collection features works by Brazilian artists from the 17th to 19th centuries, reflecting the religious traditions of colonial times. The artworks came from unnamed creators whose identities were lost, yet their faith remains visible in every piece.
The museum is located on Rua Direita in the center of Tiradentes and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since access to some areas involves old stairs and uneven floors.
The entire collection was assembled and donated by Angela Gutierrez to create this dedicated space. Her generous gift made it possible to preserve these rare artworks and share them with the public.
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