Old Goa's Museum of Christian Art has a lot in store for visitors

Augusto Rodrigues

THE WAY WE SEE

At the Museum of Christian Art, Jesus on the cross is one theme seen differently by artists and art connoisseurs.

Goa|MCA|Old Goa| Crucifix | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

SEEING IS BELIEVING

Christian artefacts carved from ivory, once seen in altars of many houses, now take center place at MCA.

Goa|MCA|Christian| Artefacts | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

TIME TRAVEL

Members of the clergy used to be carried in a sedan chair by two men to the interiors to spread the word of God.

Goa|MCA|Old Goa| Sedan chair | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

ART WITHIN SPACE

Paintings reflecting the style of local artists enliven the minimalist space.

Goa| MCA | Paintings | Display| Art| | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

SAINTS GO MARCHING BY

Various saints carved on wood reflect the more, the merrier mindset.

Goa|MCA|Carvings | Saints|Intricate | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

DIVINITY IN DESIGN

MCA reflects an esthetic design that keeps the past within the framework of modernity.

Goa|MCA|Old Goa| Interiors | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

PEDESTAL OF AUTHORITY

Bishop's chair and closet for vestments find their place at MCA.

Goa|MCA|Closet|Bishop's chair | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

CONSERVATION

Artefacts at MCA are conserved and not restored, and that itself tells the story.

Goa|MCA|Closet|Conservation | Photo: Augusto Rodrigues

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