Parish Church of Saint Antony, Colonial church in Ouro Branco, Brazil.

The Parish Church of Saint Antony, in central Ouro Branco, is built mainly of stone, with columns, cornerstones, cornices, a stone portal and balconies on its facade. The central section of the frontispiece has a glazed arch and trilobed oculus framed in stone, and the construction was finished in 1779, the date inscribed on the frontispiece.

Construction began before 1717 when the first wedding ceremony took place there, and final works were completed in 1779. This extended building period reflects the region's growth during the colonial era under Portuguese rule.

The interior paintings are by Mestre Ataíde, whose illusionistic work shows Saint Anthony, the Virgin and the Christ Child in pale, translucent colours. On the side walls hang two painted canvases, one of the Wedding at Cana and the other of the Last Supper. The chancel arch carries an armillary sphere ringed by stars, with a royal crown and two flags above, flanked by angels.

The church is open during service hours and welcomes visitors, though respecting its active use as a place of worship is important. Walking slowly through the interior allows time to appreciate the architectural details and painted surfaces throughout the space.

The cross arch inside carries a gilded band with an armillary sphere ringed by stars, topped by a royal crown flanked by two flags and angels. The armillary sphere was a symbol of the Portuguese empire, so the church interior states royal and colonial allegiance in gilded wood.