Frescoe Collection (#3)

Fresco in Church of the Serpent, figure could be St. George, Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Paintings in rock cut church, Ihlara Gorge, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Religious frescoes on outside of a rock cut building at Goreme in Cappadocia, central Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Ceiling paintings of Hindu deities in the Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Interior of a metro station, with ceiling frescoes, chandeliers and marble halls, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Fresco of carpenters, within panels decorating vaulted ceiling of main audience chamber, Qasr Amra hunting lodge and baths, built by Ummayad Caliph Wallid I between 705 and 715AD, east of Amman

Fresco in Piccolomini Library by Il Pinturicchio dating from the 16th century showing Enea Silvio Piccolomini (Pope Pius II) in his young days, Duomo, Siena, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Wall paintings, Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Campania, Italy, Europe

Top section of the Palazzo San Giorgio, Genoa (Genova), Italy

Frescoes on facade of Palazzo San Giorgio, Genoa (Genova), Italy

Hermafrodite, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Frescoes at the ruins of Pompeii, a large Roman town destroyed in 79AD by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Wall frescoes from Herculaneum, a large Roman town destroyed in 79AD by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Benedictine Monastery famous for frescoes in cloisters depicting the life of St. Benedict, Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Frescoes by Fra Angelico, San Marco, Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Aretinos St. Benedict frescoes from 1387 in the church of San Miniato al Monte in the town of Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Painting in Parma in Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Wall painting of Jesus Christs death, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Old Walled City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Nuns in front of wall painting of Jesus Christs death, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Old Walled City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Beautiful frescoes on walls of the Juna Mahal Fort, Dungarpur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Syrian Christian church, Cheria Palli (small St. Mary s), side wall and barrel vault paintings said to date from 1579 foundation, paintings behind altar are later, Kottayam, Kerala state, India, Asia

Interior frescoes on church wall in the Monastery of St. John, at Chora, on Patmos, Dodecanese Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The ceiling frescoes in Heiliggeistkirche, church of the Holy Spirit, painted by Cosmas Damian Asam, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Frescoes inside the Evangelical Cathedral, Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania, Europe

Frescoes inside the Princely Church, Court of Arges, Curtea de Arges, Wallachia, Romania, Europe

Religious frescoes painted on cloisters ceiling, Rila Monastery, Bulgaria, Europe

Wall paintings in the interior of the Christian church of Ura Kedane Meheriet (Kidene Mehret) (Ura Kidanemereth), Zege peninsula, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Interior of the Christian church of Ura Kedane Meheriet (Kidene Mehret) (Ura Kidanemereth), Zege peninsula, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Paintings and interior in the Ura Kedane Meheriet (Kidene Mehret) (Ura Kidanemereth) Christian church, Zege peninsula, Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Frescoes on door of Bet Gabriel-Rufael, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Frescoes on door of Bet Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

St. George and Dragon, Uran Kidane Meherate church, Zege Peninsula, Lake Tana, Ethiopia, Africa

Tomb of Sinjin, chief artist to Rameses II, Deir el Medina, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of fresco depicting a duck hunt in the marshes, with the daughter of Sheikh Abd el-Kurna holding his leg on bound papyrus raft, tomb of Nakht, Tombs of the Nobles, Thebes

Harvesting scene from the 18th Dynasty land steward Sheikh Aba el Kurna, Tomb of Menna, Tombs of the Nobles, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Harvesting scene from the time of the 18th Dynasty land steward Sheikh Aba el Kurna, Tomb of Menna, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Iconostasis with goldwork and paintings in former monastery of Apostolos Varnavas, St. Barnabas, in North Cyprus, Europe

Frescoes in Byzantine tradition in Greek Orthodox monastery, Kykko Monastery, Marathasa, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus, Europe

Buddha image and frescoes from the Konbaung period, Sulamani Pahto built in 1181 by King Narapatisithu, Old Bagan (Pagan), Bagan, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Bhutanese boys, Paro Dzong, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Painting in Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa, Bhutan, Asia

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Frescoe, an ancient art form that has graced the walls and ceilings of various cultures throughout history. From the majestic Wheel of Life in Tibetan Art to the intricate frescoes found in China and Asia, this technique has captivated audiences for centuries. One cannot mention frescoes without acknowledging the awe-inspiring Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Painted by Michelangelo himself, it is a masterpiece that showcases his unparalleled talent and creativity. Traveling back in time, we encounter Early 12th Century Frescoes in Bet Maryam, St. Mary's Church, Lalibela. These vibrant artworks depict biblical scenes with remarkable detail and precision. Venturing further into history, we stumble upon the preserved treasures from Akrotiri. The Fresco of a fisherman captures a moment frozen in time while the Fresco of children boxing reveals glimpses into ancient sporting events. The Villa dei Misteri presents us with another captivating example - its mysterious frescoes leave viewers intrigued and longing for answers about their meaning and purpose. Not forgetting Pompeii's tragic fate, we find remnants of Wall paintings that have survived through time. They offer us a glimpse into daily life during Roman times and remind us how fleeting our existence can be. In India lies Sri Brihadeswara temple where Shiva lingam stands tall amidst stunning frescoes dating back to the 10th century. These murals tell stories of devotion and spirituality etched on temple walls. Transporting ourselves to Egypt's rich past, we discover mesmerizing mural paintings depicting Anubis leaning over Ramses II's mummy within the Tomb of Sinjin - an artistic tribute to one pharaoh's journey beyond life itself. Lastly, let us not overlook smaller yet equally enchanting works such as Dolphin fresco or other Mural paintings scattered across different corners of our world - each telling its own unique story through colors and brushstrokes. Frescoe truly transcends time and borders, connecting us to the artistic expressions of our ancestors.