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Religious Murals and Frescoes

Historic frescoes from various churches across Europe, depicting significant religious figures and events, characterized by vibrant colors and intricate details.

Donja Satornja, Topola, Sumadija District, Serbia. September 11, 2024. Murals in the Monastery of St. Nicholas of Rosci in Donja Satornja.

Germany, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Peene River, Hanseatic City of Anklam, St. Mary's Church

Collegiate church, west portal, tympanum, St., Sankt, Saint

Calvary, Gothic mural painting, 15th century, second master of Gallipienzo, from the apse of the Gallipienzo church, Museum of Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra,Spain.

Italy, Emilia Romagna, Castell'Arquato, Collegiata Church

Saint Paul, detail of the Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas, fresco by Andrea di Buonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Saint Paul, detail of the Triumph of St. Thomas Aquinas, fresco by Andrea di Buonaiuto, Spanish Chapel in Santa Maria Novella Principal Dominican church in Florence, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20174046

entrada de las tropas cristianas a la ciudad musulmana de Mallorca, fragmento de la predela pintada por Rafel Mòger, retablo de Sant Jordi , Museo diocesano de Mallorca, Palma,Mallorca, balearic islands, Spain.

Nativity. Altarpiece of Bellver de Cerdanya. Painted wood. 14th C., by workshop of Seu D'Urgell.

Turkey, Istanbul. Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora. Byzantine style. Mosaic depicting Saint Andronicus of Cilicia. He was a martyr of the Diocletian persecutions.

Communion of St.Mary Magdalene / Fresco

Jesus on the cross, fresco in the apse of the Church of Saint George, Taisten, Puster Valley, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 9th century, detail.

Altar von Ix Altar of Ix, 12th century, tempera and remains of colored metal leaves on wood, Church of San Martín d Ix, Upper Cerdanya, MNAC, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 23146462

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Figures of St John the Evangelist, St Barbara, three apostles: prophets (including James the Less) and an angel on the left side of the throne halos: aureoles light blue: azure gold brown hues: shades.

Medioeval frescoes, Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Angelo in Formis, Capua, Campania, Italy, Europe

The Last Judgement (Detail) Nardo di Cione (active 1343-d.1365Italian)

mural painting of the side apse of the church of Santa Quirce de Pedret, 11th century, cercs, National Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Ethiopia - Tigrai - Aksum (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1980). Monastery of Abba Pantelewon, founded at the beginning of the 6th century on the top of a high hill. Painting

Madonna with Sts Dominic and Francis, by Veneto or Lombard Artist, 14th Century, fresco. Italy: Veneto: Treviso: San Nicolo Church. Detail. Madonna St Dominic column throne brown tunic/habit book

God and Jesus crucified, fresco in the church of Sant'Antonio Abate, Parlasco, Lombardy, Italy, 15th century.

Italy, Piedmont, Susa, frescoes depicting the life of Christ, Cathedral San Giusto.

Europe, Italy, Umbria, Deruta, San Francesco church

Skeletons with the peasant, friar and child in the cradle, detail of the Danse macabre (Dance of Death), fresco in Saint-Germain Church, La Ferte-Loupiere, Burgundy-Franche-Comte, France, 15th-16th century.

A man and his wife praying for the health of their children to the Virgin of the Seven Sorrows, 1725. Oil painting.

sleeping apostles in Gethsemane sleeping apostles in Gethsemane, predella of the Passion of the Lord, Francesc Comes, 1390-1415, tempera on wood, monastery of Puig de Maria, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 21466388

Greece, Epirus, Ioannina, Moni Tsoukas monastery, interior fresco of Saint George

Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ mosaic, Baptistery of Saint John, Florence, Italy. Baptistery created 1050 to 1150, mosaics by Friar Jacobus in 1200's.

Fresco depicting an angel inside the castle of Stenico, Valli Giudicarie, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 12th century.

Stories from the Life of Christ, by Master of Sant'Abbondio, 1300 - 1325, 14th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Como: Sant'Abbondio Church. Panel Christ entering into Jerusalem frame donkey door town palm blessing gesture red mantle/cloak dress/garment yellow blue halo/aureole

Saint Jhon the evangelist, lament over the dead Jesus, Lluc Borrassa, 1430-1434, tempera on wood, Roser Vell church, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Knight Presented by St George and Saint to the Virgin, by Badile Bartolomeo, 14th Century, fresco. Italy: Veneto: Verona: San Pietro Martire church. Whole artwork. Panel register with knight presented by St George and saint to the Virgin enthroned with Infant Jesus/Christ Child/Baby Jesus/Child Jesus

Mosaic from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark; Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, northern Italy. It is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture

GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, SAMOS, Mili: Moni Megalis Panagia Monastery, Interior Icons

Christ with Angels Simone Martini (c. 1284-1344/Italian) Church of S. Frances Assisi, Italy

Little Chapel At Balmuccia Village. Sermenza Valley. Italy

Italy - Latium Region - Subiaco, province of Rome. Monastery of St. Scolastica. Interior of the Church. Fresco. Detail

Madonna with Child, fresco next to the bell tower of the church of the Abbey of Saint Scholastica, Subiaco, Lazio, Italy, 6th-14th century.

St. martin church: paiintings from 1114, zillis, switzerland

Coronation of the Virgin, fresco in the apsidal basin of the Sanctuary of the Blessed Ugolino Fiastra, Marche, Italy, 17th century.

San Fermo Maggiore: Lower Church, Fresco from 1250, Verona, Italy.

Madonna del Fuoco (Madonna of the Fire), woodcut on paper on wood panel, Santa Croce Cathedral, Forli, Emilia-Romagna. Italy, 15th century.

Saint paul church at the pavillo village, tassullo, italy

Saint Michael the Archangel by Ancient Russian frescos / Mirozhsky Monastery, Pskov / 12th century / Russia, Pskov School / Fresco / Bible / Old Russian Art

Medieval wall painting inside Norwich Cathedral, Norfolk, England, UK

A fine early Coptic wall mural depicting an angel, which came from the ancient Christian monastery of Faras, founded in 707AD.

The Romanic little church of Sankt Prokulus (San Procolo) near Naturns (naturno) in valley Vinschgau (Val venosta) is an unique church in the whole European alps and dates back in its origins to very early Romanic times. South Tyrol, Italy.

Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia. Crypt of the frescoes 12th century. The crucifixion. Italy.

Frescoes, Elijah the Prophet Church, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, Europe

Italy, Emilia-Romagna region, Ravenna, Baptistry of Neon (or Orthodox Baptistry), mosaics of the dome ceiling

Mural paintings of the apse inside the church of Santa Eulalia, XII century, Unha, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.

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

North aisle, frescoes in the 3rd bay, scenes from the life of St Catherine Church of St, Church of St, St, St, Saint, Saint

Mural paintings of the apse inside the church of Santa Eulalia, XII century, Unha, Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.

CALVARIO - PINTURA MURAL. Location: IGLESIA DEL BUEN PASTOR. Liria. Valencia. SPAIN. CRISTO CRUCIFICADO.

HISTORIA DE SAN FRANCISCO - CONFESION DE LA MUJER DE BENEVENTO - 1297/1300 - FRESCO - ESCUELA FLORENTINA. Author: GIOTTO DE BONDONE (1266-1337). Location: BASILICA DE SAN FRANCISCO. ASSISI. ITALIA. SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS. DIOS PADRE.

Fabriano (Italia, Marche, provincia di Ancona), chiesa di Sant'Agostino. Cappella di Santa Maria Maddalena, cappella di sinistra (ciclo di affreschi attribuito al Maestro di Sant'Emiliano). La Santa Comunione data da S. Agostino a cinque Sante

Bulgaria - Sofia. Sveta Petka Samardjiiska Church, 14th century. Fresco. Detail with angel

Crucifixion - Detail c.1305 Giotto (ca.1266-1337 Italian) Fresco Capella Scrovegni, Padua, Italy

The Crucifixion; Lyon, France; begun after 1234 - completed before 1262; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 24.8 x 16.7 cm (9 3,4 x 6 9,16 in.)

England,Wiltshire,Salisbury Cathedral,Detail of the Quire Roof

ARTE BIZANTINO. ITALIA (S. XI). CAPILLA DE SAN ELDRADO Y SAN NICOLAS (s. XI). VIDA DE SAN ELDRADO (frescos de la bóveda): "ELDRADO PEREGRINO, DIRIGIENDOSE A LA ABADIA DE NOVALESA, CON LA IGLESIA DE SANTA MARIA Y SAN PIETRO A LA DERECHA. Abadía Benedictina de Novalesa. Italia.

Italy. Florence. Church of San Maniato al Monte. Mural painting. Holy Mary. (Photo by: PHAS/UIG)

Bolivia, Curahuara de Carangas, Sistine chapel of the Altiplano, birth of Jesus Christ,

Paintings of St. George on a horse, Panagia Ties Asinou Church, Nikitari, Cyprus

Adoration of the Magi, Mass of St. Gregory, St. George and the Princess, Crucifixion, fresco in the church of San Pietro Martire in Verona, Italy Adoration of the Magi, Mass of St. Gregory, St. George and the Princess, Crucifixion, fresco in the church of San Pietro Martire in Verona, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 21060950

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

mosaico, Basílica de Santa Eufrasia, siglo VI (declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco), Porec, - Parenzo-, peninsula de Istria, Croacia, europa.

Turkey, Istanbul, Mosaic in Haghia Sophia Mosque

painting on the south portal, church of Sant Feliu, Girona, Catalunya, spain, europa.

angels with lute and angel with cymbals angels with lute and angel with cymbals, Mother of God of humility with musical angels altarpiece, Francesc Comes, 1390-94, Parish of La Mare de Deu dels Angels, pollensa museum, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 21470179

Angel with Viola and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, by Ferrari Gaudenzio, 1539, 16th Century, fresco transferred to canvas, wooden frame. Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Brera Art Gallery. Whole artwork. Half-lunette with musician angel viola and tondo Virgin Mary of the Assumption sky clouds group men Apostles: Disciples.

Pietas and Saints, Agnolo Gaddi, 1375-1395, Strozzi Tomb, Sepolcro of Strozzi. Tombe de Strozzi, Basilica di Santa Maria Novella, Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Exaltation of the Cross. Saints Constantine the Great and Helena by Anonymous / Gracanica Monastery, Kosovo / 1321-1322 / Serbia / Fresco / Bible / Byzantine Art

Fresco with the Madonna del mantello in the apse of the Church of Saint George, Taisten, Puster Valley, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 9th century.

Italy - Latium Region - Subiaco, province of Rome. Monastery of St. Benedict or of the Holy Cave (Sacro Speco). Fresco

Mosaic of procession of Martyrs Saint Ciprian, John Cassian, John Paul and Vitale carrying crown in Saint. San Apollinare Nuovo Ravenna. Museum: San Apollinare Nuovo, Ravena, ITALIA.

foundation of the cartuja de Jesus foundation of the cartuja de Jesus, year 1512, temple on serge, Ferran de Coca, church of the cartuja de Valldemossa, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 21853282

Stories of the Virgin Mary of Nativity, by Pietro de' Cerroni known as Pietro Cavallini, 1273 - 1308, 13th Century, mosaic. Italy, Lazio, Rome, Santa Maria in Trastevere Basilica, apse. Whole artwork. Baby: Child Jesus cave manger ox ass donkey angels St Joseph gold.

The Birth of the Baptist, by Benci Antonio known as il Pollaiolo, 1466 - 1480, 15th Century, brocade embroidered with silk thread. Italy: Tuscany: Florence: Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore Museum. Detail. Brocade fabric/tissue John the Baptist servants nurse

Nativity, fresco in the votive chapel of Saint Patrick, sanctuary of Saint Patrick, Colzate, Lombardy, Italy, 16th century.

Scene from the life of St Nicholas, Church of St Nicholas Orphanos, Thessaloniki, Greece, photo by Andre Held

Resurrection of Christ, the facade of the Mazzanti House decorated with frescoes in Verona, Italy Resurrection of Christ, the facade of the Mazzanti House decorated with frescoes in Verona, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 20643728

Angel fresco, San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tucson, Arizona. Founded 1692 rebuilt 1700's, run by Franciscans. Example of Spanish Colonial architecture

angel with medieval transverse flute, Mother of God of humility with musical angels altarpiece, Francesc Comes, 1390-94, Parish of La Mare de Deu dels Angels, pollensa museum, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Angel, detail of frescoes in the crypt of Marienberg Abbey, Burgeis, Vinschgau Valley, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 12th century.

Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden, mosiac, St Marks Basilica , Venice, Italy.

Romanische Apsis mit seraphischen Engeln Romanesque apse with seraphim angels, from Santa Maria d Aneu, late eleventh century, Chingueta d Aneu, National Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 23146326

Processional Cross by Francesec Vilardell, year 1383, silver gilt with images of the Crucifix and Santa Eulalia, adorned with enamels of the four evangelists in the arms of the cross. 14th, Barcelona Cathedral. Gothic. Author: FRANCESC VILARDELL.

Romanesque apse with seraphim angels, from Santa Maria d'Aneu, late eleventh century, Chingueta d Aneu, National Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Fall of the Rebelling Angels, Story of St Michael, Spinello Aretino, 1404, Guasconi chapel, Basilica of St Francis, Basilica di San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Fresco of Madonna and the child Jesus, Amalfi Cathedral, Amalfi, Costiera Amalfitana, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia Region - Aquileia (Udine province) - Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1998) - Fresco detail, the Deposition from the Cross.

Burial chapel in the southern choir tower, fresco by Johannes Ev. church St., church Sankt, St., Sankt, Saint

Fresken Santa Maria Maggiore Fresken der Kirche Santa Maria Maggiore in Monte SantAngelo, Gargano, Apulien, Italien, Europa Santa Maria Maggiore church interior frescos, Monte SantAngelo, Gargano, Apulia, Italy, Europe *** Frescoes of Santa Maria Maggiore Frescoes of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Monte SantAngelo, Gargano, Apulia, Italy, Europe Santa Maria Maggiore church interior frescos, Monte SantAngelo, Gargano, Apulia, Italy, Europe

The Visitation, by Master of Ada Negri, 14th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Lodi: San Francesco church. Whole artwork. The Visitation garment/dress red veil aureole/halo hug/embrace

GSELL-Laurent workshop. Album n ° 3; stained glass project for Rugles; 3 spans window; The holy family, worship of shepherds. Pencil, white gouache. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Album n ° 3, Adoration, Shepherd, Catholic, Christian, Pencil, Fenetre, Gouache Blanche, Project, Sainte Famille, Travee, Trois, Vitrail

Christ banishes the devil who tempts him, 19th cen tile design, London.

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, L'Aquila, S. Maria di Collemaggio, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Scenes from the life of Saint Nikolaus, 15th century fresco in Saint Nikolaus Church, Durnholz, Sarntal, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 13th century.

Italy, Emilia Romagna, Castell'Arquato, Collegiata Church

Fresco by Rinaldo da Taranto of the Last Supper in Santa Maria del Casale church , Brindisi, Apulia, Italy, Europe

St Philip the Apostle and St James the Lesser, detail, fresco, Parri di Spinello, Basilica of San Domenico, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

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