Carlos Baptista Garvo, the Younger – Master Mason

In the history of Portuguese art, there has often been some misunderstanding regarding the artistic work of the Garvo family, originally from Italy. Some members of this family arrived in Portugal at the end of the 17th century and, for three generations, carried out artistic work, participating in several major projects until the end of the 18th century. This essay aims to help rectify these misconceptions by analysing primary documentation from various historical archives. It also clarifies the family's relationship in Portugal while simultaneously listing a number of works attributed to some of its members.