Wall painting
Christ in Majesty
These wall paintings of Christ in Majesty represent Christ as ruler of the universe. Normally he is in a mandorla and surrounded by other figures and objects. The other figures depicted change from time to time.
FrançaisCrucifixion - St. Aignan-sur-Cher
The two kneeling benefactors are thought to be Louis II of Chalon and Jeanne de Perellos.
Decapitation of John the Baptist - Saint Romain-sur-Cher
The church at Saint Romain sur Cher was rebult in the C16 and restored in the C19. The north and south walls of the apse are painted with scenes of the Decapitation of John the Baptist and the Baptism of Christ on the north wall, and on the south wall is the Resurrection. Both of these paintings were restored in 1859.
Doom - Lutterworth, Leicestershire
This 14th century "Last Judgement" painting is above the chancel arch of the church where John Wycliffe was the vicar in Lutterworth Leicestershire.
Last Judgement and Doom
A common subject painted in medieval churches where scenes of the "Last Judgment" or "Doom". Often they would be painted above the chancel arch. A central figure of risen Christ with the instruments of the passion would be painted, or a crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John the Evangelist.
Life of the Virgin
Sequence of 13th century wall painting from the in the nave of St. Albans Cathedral show scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.
Medieval Wall Painting in the English Parish Church
Catalogue and description of Medieval wall paintings found in English Parish Churches.
Painted Clock - Raunds
The painted clock a reminder of the passing of time ones mortality and the Last Judgment.
Paintings on the subject of morality.
The medieval wall paintings in this section are allegories designed to promote the godly life over one of evil. Such paintings were also designed to show the fate that awaits anyone who does not heed the painting's warning.
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