11
Nov
2019
Frescos depicting the annunciation.
Wall painting
The painted clock a reminder of the passing of time ones mortality and the Last Judgment.
8
Apr
2010
Paintings on the subject of morality.
Submitted by walwyn
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.
13
Oct
2009
Passion Cycle
Submitted by walwynFrescoes depicting the Passion cycle.
Fom about 1420, the figures on the right are thought to be Louis II of Chalon, count of Saint Aignan, his mother, and his second wife Jeanne de Perellos.
This fresco (1438-1443) by Fra Angelico 1438-1443) depicting the Presentation in the Temple is in cell 10 of the San Marco monastery in Florence.
This fresco (1438-1443) in cell 8 of the San Marco monastery is by Fra Angelico.
10
Oct
2009
Saints were venerated in the medieval period either by relics, statuary, or by painted representations, either on walls, canvas, screens, or glass. Mostly a saint would be local to a particular area. However, the fame of some saints spread far from their place of origin.
11
Apr
2021
San Marco Florence
Submitted by walwyn
San Marco is a Dominican church and convent in Florence famous for its well preserved frescos by Fra Angelico and other renaissance artists.
This fresco of the "Scourging of Christ" is by Fra Angelico in cell 4 of the San Marco monastery.
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