Portuguese Hall
We cross the Gallery of the Artesonado Hall once again to reach one of the most austere, yet no less interesting, rooms of the Viana Palace: the Portuguese Hall.
The Portuguese Hall
This small, rectangular hall gets its name from the origin of the various objects and furniture, mostly brought from Portugal —let us remember that the last Marchioness of Viana was originally from the neighboring country. A cabinet, two chests decorated with metal applications, a bench, two chairs, and a Don Juan V mirror, in addition to a carved table with bronze inlays adorned with two silver-plated candelabras, are some of the notable pieces housed in the room.
The Don Juan V Chairs
We pay special attention to the two 18th-century Chippendale-style chairs, placed facing each other halfway along the longer sides of the Portuguese Hall. In the palace inventory, they are listed as “two Don Juan V chairs – 18th century”, since the Chippendale style was known by that name in Portugal. They feature tall, slender backs decorated with rocaille motifs, along with two elegant front cabriole legs ending in claw-and-ball feet. These are connected to the rear legs by curved stretchers that intersect at the center. Both chairs retain a dark hue, a very common trait in Portuguese furniture of the time.
Paintings and Decoration
Among the paintings that decorate the Portuguese Hall, an oil on copper representing a Hunting Scene, attributed to the Rubensian school, stands out.
Lighting and Carpet
The room is lit by a distinguished crystal chandelier from La Granja de San Ildefonso (Segovia). An elegant Kilim carpet, decorated with brightly colored geometric elements, covers a large portion of the floor.
Visiting the Portuguese Hall
If you’re wondering what to do in Córdoba, we recommend visiting the Viana Palace by booking one of our guided tours. There, we will dedicate a special segment to the Portuguese Hall. Choose quality tourism with qualified personnel; don’t hesitate, ArtenCórdoba is the best option.
Text: J.A.S.C.
The Portuguese Lounge gets its name from the origin of much of the furniture and decorative objects it contains, many of which were brought from Portugal, the home country of the last marchioness of Viana.
Among the most notable pieces are a wardrobe, two cabinets with metal applications, a carved table with bronze inlays, and two Don Juan V chairs in Portuguese Chippendale style from the 18th century.
These 18th-century chairs, known in Portugal as Don Juan V style, feature high backs decorated with rocailles and cabriole front legs with claws on balls, maintaining the dark hue typical of Portuguese furniture of the time.
The lounge is decorated with a vibrant Kilim rug, a crystal lamp from La Granja de San Ildefonso, and an oil painting on copper of a hunt attributed to the Rubensian school.
Visitors will discover a carefully curated sample of 18th-century Portuguese aristocratic taste, reflected in furniture, works of art, and decorations that connect the personal history of the marchioness of Viana with the cultural heritage of the palace.
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