12” x 12” Pelourinho Painting by Eduardo Simmons

Pelourinho means whipping post in Portuguese, and this was the old slave auction location in the days when slavery was common. Slavery was outlawed in 1835, and over time, this portion of the city, though home to artists and musicians, fell into disrepair. In the 1990''s, a major restoration effort resulted in making the area a highly desirable tourist attraction.