José Cornélio da Silva has been a practicing architect since 1983, working in traditional and classical architecture, conservation and restoration, and garden design. As an academic, he has taught in several American and European universities, and presently lives in Portugal.
his beautiful book describes one exceptional commission of King John the Fifth of Portugal (1689-1750), placing the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist in the Church of São Roque (Saint Roch) as one of the highest achievements of world art.