Wall painting

Crucifixion with Saints and Virgin (cell 38)

walwyn Mon, 04/12/2021 - 21:17

Crucifixion fresco (1441-2) by Fra Angelico in cell 38 on the second floor of the San Marco convent.

Decapitation of John the Baptist - Saint Romain-sur-Cher

walwyn Thu, 02/04/2010 - 02:11

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

walwyn Sun, 02/12/2012 - 15:33

This 14th century "Last Judgement" painting is above the chancel arch of the church where John Wycliffe was the vicar in Lutterworth Leicestershire.

Florence

walwyn Sun, 04/11/2021 - 20:34

Historic sites in the city of Florence

Italy and Sicily

walwyn Sun, 04/26/2020 - 21:40

Historic locations in Italy and Sicily.

Lamentation (cell 2)

walwyn Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:02

Lamentation (1438-1443) over the body of Christ, is by Fra Angelico.

Last Judgement and Doom

walwyn Mon, 10/10/2011 - 20:22

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

walwyn Sun, 01/09/2011 - 21:21

Sequence of 13th century wall painting from the in the nave of St. Albans Cathedral show scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.

Mocking of Christ (cell 7)

walwyn Sun, 05/04/2025 - 10:06

In cell 7 of San Marco monastery a fresco, by Fra Angelico assisted by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicts a blindfolded Christ who is enthroned holding a cane and a globe.