A primeira missa no Brasil 1948

"A primeira missa no Brasil" (The First Mass in Brazil) is a 1948 painting by Brazilian artist Candido Portinari, known for his monumental works and social commentary. This painting depicts the first Catholic Mass celebrated in Brazil, a significant moment in the country's history and a subject Portinari often revisited. The cubist style is evident in the fragmented, geometric forms and the interplay of contrasting colors. The scene, with its juxtaposition of religious figures and indigenous people, reflects the complex cultural and historical dynamics of the early Brazilian colonization.