João Couto

João Couto was a prominent Portuguese art historian and curator who served as the director of the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga from 1938 to 1962. Under his leadership, the museum solidified its status as a key institution for the preservation and exhibition of Portuguese art and artifacts. Couto was instrumental in advocating for the expansion of the museum, emphasizing the need for improved facilities to accommodate a growing collection and enhance public accessibility.