Fresco Cycle Collection

Perseus with the head of Medusa turning his enemies into stone, Loves of the Gods, 1597
AIS5382719 Perseus with the head of Medusa turning his enemies into stone, Loves of the Gods, 1597 by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Interior view of the Sistine Chapel (photo) (pre-restoration)
ALI23886 Interior view of the Sistine Chapel (photo) (pre-restoration) by Italian School; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

Interior view of the church (photo)
BAT201228 Interior view of the church (photo) by Arnolfo di Cambio (c.1245-1310); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

The Life of St. Benedict (fresco) (detail)
SAL210635 The Life of St. Benedict (fresco) (detail) by Signorelli, L. (c.1441-1523) & Sodoma, G. (1477-1549); Monte Oliveto Maggiore, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

View of the frescoes in the Sala dei Gigli, c. 1470 (photo) (post restoration)
BEN177354 View of the frescoes in the Sala dei Gigli, c.1470 (photo) (post restoration) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Cleopatras Banquet, 1747-50 (fresco) (see also 176188 and 176768)
ALG176189 Cleopatras Banquet, 1747-50 (fresco) (see also 176188 and 176768) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Palazzo Labia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Interior view of the Sistine Chapel (photo) (pre-restoration)
BAL183087 Interior view of the Sistine Chapel (photo) (pre-restoration) by Italian School; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Tuscany Siena Asciano S. Francesco Italy italian country
Tuscany Siena Asciano S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Romanesque-Gothic church and cloister dating from 13th-14th centuries

Marches Macerata San Severino Marche S. Lorenzo in Doliolo, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the 11th-century church with 14th-century cloister

Abruzzo Teramo Campli S. Maria Platea Italy italian country
Abruzzo Teramo Campli S. Maria in Platea, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the Medieval

Lazio Roma Rome S. Maria Antiqua Italy italian country
Lazio Roma Rome S. Maria Antiqua, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval 8th century fresco cycle of counter-iconoclasm propaganda

Lazio Roma Rome Anguillara Sabazia S. Francesco
Lazio Roma Anguillara Sabazia S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture 15th century including ruins of cloister

Friuli-Venezia Venice Giulia La Carnia Mione S. Antonio
Friuli-Venezia Giulia La Carnia Mione S. Antonio, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of the 15th century architecture of the church interior shots show details of

Umbria Perugia Citta della Pieve S. Lucia Italy
Umbria Perugia Citta della Pieve S. Lucia, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Views of details of the 17th century painting and architectural decoration in addition

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The captivating world of fresco cycles takes us on a journey through time and artistry. Step into the interior view of the Sistine Chapel, before its restoration, where every inch is adorned with breathtaking masterpieces. Marvel at Perseus with the head of Medusa turning his enemies into stone, as depicted in Loves of the Gods from 1597. Venturing further, we find ourselves immersed in the life of St. Benedict, intricately portrayed in a detailed fresco within a church's walls. The beauty continues to unfold as we gaze upon the restored frescoes in Sala dei Gigli from around 1470; their vibrant colors and intricate details transport us to another era. In Cleopatra's Banquet, an enchanting scene unfolds before our eyes as this 18th-century fresco captures moments frozen in time. Returning once again to the Sistine Chapel's pre-restoration interior view, we are reminded of its timeless allure and artistic grandeur. From Tuscany's serene landscapes to Marches' historic San Severino Marche and Abruzzo's Campli S. Maria Platea, Italy serves as a backdrop for these magnificent works that have stood the test of time. As we venture into Lazio Roma Rome's S. Maria Antiqua and Anguillara Sabazia S. Francesco, it becomes evident that these frescoes not only depict stories but also serve as windows into Italian history and culture. Fresco cycles offer us glimpses into worlds long gone while reminding us that art has always been an integral part of human expression across different periods and regions.