Historical Frescoes

Ancient frescoes from churches across Europe and Asia depict religious figures and events, showcasing the rich history of spiritual art.

Greece, West Macedonia, Kastoria, Taxiarches Mitropoulos church, built in 9th century AD, fresco of Archangel Gabriel

fresco románico, Ermita de San Miguel, siglo VII, construida durante el reinado visigodo de Wamba, Gormaz, Soria, Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla, Spain, Europe.

Greece, West Macedonia, Kastoria, Taxiarches Mitropoulos church, built in 9th century AD, fresco of Archangel Gabriel

adoration of the three wise men, altar frontal of Santa Maria de Iguacel, XIII century, tempera painting on pine wood, Diocesan Museum of Jaca, Huesca, Spain.

Ancient Burmese mural in Bagan temple, Myanmar

Christ on the Cross, fresco, Blaubeuren Abbey, Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

anunciacion a los pastores, fresco románico, Ermita de San Miguel, siglo VII, construida durante el reinado visigodo de Wamba, Gormaz, Soria, Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla, Spain, Europe.

Cover of an ancient Arabic book. Ancient Arabic manuscripts and texts. ancient arabic book

David Gareja, a rock-hewn Georgian Orthodox monastery complex located in the Kakheti region, Georgia, Central Asia, Asia

Spain. Galicia. Palas del Rey. Church of St. James (old monastery of Vilar de Donas). Detail of the paintings of the central apse. 14 th century. Ecce Homo.

Lower wall paintings of the apse of the church of Santa María de Terrassa, representing in the lower part, on the left the arrest of Santo Tomás and on the right the martírio del Santo, Xth century, Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Martyrdom of Thomas Becket (1170) Fresco painting. Romanesque art, 12th- 13th centuries. Church of St. Mary of Terrassa. Catalonia, Spain.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Lampang, a wooden shutterof the Viharn Nam Tam, the oldest wooden building in Thailand

Wooden Church in Ieud, Romania (Biserica de Lemn din Deal, Nasterea Maicii Domnului) a UNESCO World heritage site built in 1364. The church is the oldest wooden church in Maramures and shows their traditional carpentry. Paintings in the interior. Europe, Romania

Republic of Albania. Moscopole. Frescoes at the exonarthex of Saint Nicholas Church. 18th century. By brothers Kostandin and Athanas Zografi.

Healing of the paralytic, fresco, Basilica of San Saba, Rome. Italy, 8th-9th century.

Georgia, Kutaisi. Gelati Monastery, religious fresco.

Taüll, Santa Maria, south aisle with copies of the original wall paintings

Iglesias d'Egara. Abside de la iglesia de Santa María. Muerte de Santo Tomás Becket. Siglo XII.

EL PANTOCRATOR SOSTENIDO POR CUATRO ANGELES - PINTURA MURAL DE LA ERMITA DE LA VERA CRUZ DE MADERUELO - SIGLO XII - ROMANICO ESPAÑOL. Author: ANONYMOUS. Location: MUSEO DEL PRADO-PINTURA. MADRID. SPAIN. CRISTO JUEZ. CRISTO EN MAJESTAD.

Pinturas de la pared oeste.Iglesia Yilanli ,siglo IX, ( Iglesia de la serpiente).Valle de Ihlara.Capadocia.Anatolia central.Turquia. Asia.

Annunciation by the archangel Saint Gabriel, 14th century wall paintings of Urries, fresco torn and transferred to canvas, come from the church of San Esteban de Urries, Diocesan Museum of Jaca, Huesca, Spain.

The Saint-Pierre church of Moutiers-en-Puisaye. Wall painting. Biblical scene, 12 th century. The offering of Cain and Abel. France.

The Last Judgment. Detail: the earth gave up its dead by Anonymous / Gracanica Monastery, Kosovo / 1321-1322 / Serbia / Fresco / Bible / Byzantine Art

Peru. Cusco. Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (16th century). Murals paintings..

South apse of the monastery church, column eater, St., Saint, Saint

Pantokrator in der Kirche Kirk Dam alti Kilise Kirche des Heiligen Georg Pantocrator at Kirk Dam alti Kilise Church Church of St. George, temple excavated in volcanic tuff, Ihlara Valley, Cappadocia, central Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 22753236

Church of Santa Maria, 12th century. Detail of the Romanesque wall paintings in the absidiole of the transept. They depict the martyrdom of the English archbishop Thomas Becket, died in 1170. Detail of the scene preceding the martyrdom and die. Pre-Romanesque churches of Terrassa, province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Islamic art. Ottoman style. Saint Nicholas Church (AGIOS NIKOLAOS). Detail of a fresco dated between XVII and XVIII centuries. Turkish period. MYSTRA. Province of Lakonia. Peloponeso.

Crucifixion, by Emilian Artist, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Lombardy, Mantua, Ducal palace. Detail. Group on the right, dignitaries and soldiers.

Wall painting of king and army in laxmi narayan temple, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Italy, Valle d'Aosta, Aosta, frescoes of the Saints from 1512, Chapel of St Grat.

Frescoes on outside south wall, Voronet Monastery, near Gura Humorului, Bucovina, Moldavia, Romania

The Hilandar monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Hilandar , Grèce). Christianity, carpet , hanging, embroidery, monastery, decorative arts, object of worship, Religion , Art, Turkey, Hilendar, Fourth Float 1st detail

Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. Fresco depicting Saint Cornelius and Saint Cyprian, 3rd century AD. Rome, Italy.

SORIGUEROLA, Master of (half 13th century)). Panel of Saint Michael. end 13th c.Romanesque art. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia. Fontanals de Cerdanya. Church of St. Miquel.

India, Ladakh, Alchi, Buddhist wall paintings

The Saint-Pierre church of Moutiers-en-Puisaye. Wall painting. Biblical scene, 12 th century. Zacchariah and the angel Gabriel. France.

Ascension of Christ into heaven, Agaçalti Church, 9th-11th centuries, temple carved into volcanic tuff, Ihlara Valley, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia, Turkey, Asia.

die Füße Christi auf dem Wasser feet of Christ on the waters, front of the apostles, temple and remains of colored metal leaves on wood, church of the bishopric of Urgell, MNAC, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 23146388

Eingang zu den Höllen der Verdammten Entrance to the Hells of the Damned, Gothic paintings, Church of San Martín de Tours, Gazeo, Álava, Spain, Europe Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 22846102

Former monastery church of Antifonitis, 12th century Frescoes and mural painting on the columns, North Cyprus

Three Bodhisattvas Three Bodhisattvas, Xinfang County, Hebei, 1400s, British museum, London, England, Great Britain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 21633102

The Nativity of Christ by Anonymous / Ateni Sioni Church / 1080 / Georgia / Fresco / Bible / Medieval art

Los antepasados de María.Monasterio de San Salvador en Chora, siglo XI. Estambul.Turquia. Asia.

BASILICA ROMANO CRISTIANA-PINTURAS. Location: SANTA EULALIA DE BOVEDA. BEGONTE. LUGO. SPAIN.

Frescoes, St Nickolas Church, 4th Century, Myra Acient City, Demre, Antalya, Turkey

Bolivia. Santa Cruz. Colonial Church of San Rafael (Chiquitania). Old Jesuit Mission(1695). UNESCO World Heritage Site.Mural paintings.

Turkey, Istanbul. Historic 3rd century Byzantine Chora Monastery (aka Kariye Muzesi or Church of St. Savior). Outstanding examples of Byzantine mosaic ceiling murals.

BOVEDA CENTRAL-FRESCO GOTICO FRANCES. Author: PIERRE SPICRE (S XV). Location: IGLESIA DE SAN CASSIEN. Savigny les Beaune. France.

Old frescoes in the Minster of St. Mary and St. Mark, a Romanesque former Benedictine monastery church and today's Catholic parish church in the Mittelzell district on the island of Reichenau in Lake Constance, Konstanz district. The monastery island of Reichenau, together with the church, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, Reichenau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Arms of the Madonna della Misericordia covering a group of veiled women, fragment of fresco by Giacomo de Buschis called il Borlone, church of Santa Maria Nascente, Gromo San Marino, Lombardy, Italy, 15th century.

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang was built in the 15th century and is a wooden Lanna-style temple found in the Ko Kha district of Lampang Province. Murals found in the main viharn depict a variety of events including battles, palace life and other everyday events.

Sepulcro de la reina Elisenda de Moncada, Monasterio de Pedralbes, Barcelona.

Romania, Bucovina, Bucovina Monasteries, Sucevita 16th Century, Painted Monastery. Religious Fresco.

Freskomalerei Elmali Kilise Fresco painting Elmali Kilise, apple church, Open Air Museum, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 22753179

Italy. Tuscany. Siena. Cathedral. Crypt. Fresco. Christ.

North Cove Medieval religious wall paintings of Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, church of Saint Botolph, North Cove, Suffolk, England, UK

The martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul, detail of fresco in the north apse of the abbey church, Benedictine Abbey of St John (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1983), Mustair, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland.

Frescos de Elmali Kilise(iglesia de la manzana),Museo al aire libre.Göreme.Capadocia.Turquia.

Horyu-ji (Temple of the Flourishing Law) is a Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Its full name is Horyu Gakumonji, or Learning Temple of the Flourishing Law, the complex serving both as a seminary and a monastery. In 1993, Horyu-ji was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area. The Japanese government lists several of its structures, sculptures and artifacts as National Treasures. The kondo, or great hall of the temple, dating in part to the 7th century, is famous for its 7th century Buddhist murals. Unfortunately, on January 26, 1949, a fire in the kondo caused very severe damage to the murals, many of which were destroyed. The murals of the kondo comprise fifty walls; four larger walls, eight mid-sized walls and thirty-eight small wall areas inside the building. The original murals were removed after the fire incident in 1949 and are kept in storage. Twenty small wall paintings that escaped the fire remain in pla

god bless Eve, mural paintings of Ruesta, 12th century, fresco torn and transferred to canvas, come from the church of San juan bautista in Ruesta, Diocesan Museum of Jaca, Huesca, Spain.

Bolivia. Santa Cruz. Colonial Church of San Rafael (Chiquitania). Old Jesuit Mission(1695). UNESCO World Heritage Site.Mural paintings.

Romanesque paintings in the chapter house, St., Sankt, Saint

Ravenna. Mosaic in Baptistery of Neon. 5th century. Baptism of Jesus. Italy.

Picture inside Wat Lampang Luang, Thailand

Asia, Middle East, Turkey, Istanbul. Blue Mosque (Aghia Sophia), Mosaic

San pietro in vincoli church: san giorgio chapel, villar san costanzo, Italy

Suchevitsa (Sucevita) Monastery, Saxon painted Church, founded 1582, Orthodox Christian, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Suchevitsa, Bukovina, Romania, Eu...

Retablo de piedra de la iglesia de Sant Pere de Egara, Terrassa. Siglo XI.

Medieval painting church of Saint Lawrence, South Cove, Suffolk, England, UK Saint Michael sword raised triumphing over a dragon

Angkor Wat was built for King Suryavarman II (ruled 1113-50) in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the Angkor site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It is the world's largest religious building. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple, based on early South Indian Hindu architecture. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers.

Coucy-la-Ville, Aisne, France , 1917 - Devastated regions, Somme, Oise, Aisne - Fernand Cuville (photographic section of the army) - (September -October) (French - Coucy-la-Ville , Aisne , France). Church, Christianity, inner view, painted decor, painting, being supernatural, vault, ruins, medium age, Renaissance, Religion, housing , architecture, art, human beings, First World War, France, Coucy the city, frescoes of the Church dating from the 16th century

Cave 21: Hall left wall. Buddha paintings. Ajanta-Höhen, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India Cave 21: Halle Linke Wand. Buddha paintings. Ajanta-Höhlen, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

Entrada a los infiernos de los condenados, pinturas góticas, Iglesia de San Martín de Tours, Gazeo, Álava, Spain, Europe.

Deposition, and figures of saints, fresco 5b, by the school of Galdino da Varese, church of Saint Peter, Gemonio, Lombardy. Italy, 15th-16th century.

Musicians and acrobats (detail) by Ancient Russian frescos / Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kiev / 11th century / Russia / Fresco / Music, Dance,Bible /Old Russian Art

Romania, Bucovina Region, Bucovina Monasteries, Voronet, Voronet Monastery, 15th century, religious frescoes done in Voronet blue, original paint made with lapus lazuli stone

Saint paul church at the pavillo village, tassullo, italy

Sri Lanka, Dambulla Cave Temple, Roof mural

Spain. Toledo de Lanata. Church of Saint John the Baptist. Fresco depicting The Last Judgement. The damned with Lucifer and a pack of infernal furies. 1599. Anonymous.

Slovenia: Representation of one of the months of the year, found on the north and south side arches. 15th century fresco (representing one of the months of the year) by John of Kastav (Johannes de Castua), Holy Trinity Church, Hrastovlje, Rizana Valley

Fresco Of The Annunciation, Enriched By The Presence Of Moses, Isaiah, Ezekiel And Daniel In The Church Of The Holy Virgin (El-Adra) In The Monastery ...

CRISTO MAESTRO - FRESCO DEL SIGLO IV. Location: CATACUMBA CEMENTERIO. Rome. ITALIA.

Munich-Schwabing, Church of the Redeemer, built 1900-1901 by Theodor fisherman

Madonna and Child, details from the frescoes, Ancient Church of St Mary, Roman Forum, Rome. Italy, 6th-9th century.

Coucy-la-Ville, Aisne, France , 1917 - Devastated regions, Somme, Oise, Aisne - Fernand Cuville (photographic section of the army) - (September -October) (French - Coucy-la-Ville , Aisne , France). Church, Christianity, inner view, painted decor, painting, being supernatural, vault, ruins, medium age, Renaissance, Religion, housing , architecture, art, human beings, First World War, France, Coucy the city, frescoes of the Church dating from the 16th century

'Praying Prophet'. Russia, Pskov, Late 14th century. Dimensions: 192,0x94,0 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Holy Saturday Scroll: A Parable Illustration, manuscripts

Myanmar, Bagan. Ancient artwork in a Buddhist temple.

Ceiling painting, biblical scene, wooden church of St. Paraskeva, 1770, Desesti, Maramures, Romania, church ceiling, icon painting, Europe

SIVA DANZANDO - PINTURA RUPESTRE. Location: ROCK TEMPLE. ELLORA. India. SHIVA. SIVA DIOS HINDU.

Interior view, Gothic fresco, Krämerkapelle, St. Peter Church, Malmö, Skåne län, Sweden

The Liao Dynasty, also known as the Khitan Empire, was a state that ruled over the regions of Manchuria, Mongolia, and parts of northern China proper. It was founded by the Yelü clan of the Khitan people in the same year as the Tang Dynasty collapsed (907), even though its first ruler, Yelü Abaoji (Yaruud Ambagai Khan), did not declare an era name until 916. Although it was originally known as the Empire of the Khitan, the Emperor Yelü Ruan officially adopted the name 'Liao' (formally Great Liao’) in 947. Another name for China in English, Cathay, is derived from the name Khitan. This is also the origin of the Russian word for China, Китай or Kitay, and that of several other East European languages. The Liao Empire was destroyed by the Jurchen of the Jin Dynasty in 1125. However, remnants of its people led by Yelü Dashi established the Xi (Western) Liao Dynasty 1125-1220, also known as Kara-Khitan Khanate, which extended its influence over Central Asia into Persia and survived until t

Jordan, Middle East , Madaba Governorate, Madaba, Saint John the Baptist Church

Viharn Nam Taem is thought to be the oldest surviving wooden building in Thailand. Wat Phra That Lampang Luang was built in the 15th century and is a wooden Lanna-style temple found in the Ko Kha district of Lampang Province.

Linear Gothic. Spain. 14th century. Priory chair of Blanche of Aragon and Anjou (c.1301-1348), nun and prioress. Over the seat, detail depicting a prioress asisted by a nun with a book in her hands. 1322. It comes from the Monastery of Santa Maria de Sigena (Huesca). Aragon. Diocesan and Regional Museum of Lleida. Catalonia.

Close-up of a mosaic, Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes Mosaic, Church of the Multiplication, Tabgha, Israel

SAN SILVESTRE CONDUCIDO A ROMA - FRESCO DE LA CAPILLA DE SAN SILVESTRE - SIGLO XIII. Location: BASILICA DE LOS CUATRO SANTOS CORONADOS. Rome. ITALIA. Constantine the Great. SAN SILVESTRE. PAPA SILVESTRE I. SILVESTRE I PAPA.

REMATES DE LA REJA PLATERESCA REALIZADA ENTRE 1518 y 1523. Author: BARTOLOME DE JAEN. Location: CATEDRAL-CAPILLA REAL-INTERIOR. GRANADA. ESPAíA.

Croatia, Istria, Beram, Chapel of Our Lady of the Rocks - Dance of Death frescoe

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