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Erotic mural, Pompeii, Italy. A couple performing sex

Roman wall painting of Aldobrandini Wedding from villa of the Esquiline, c1st century BC. Discovered on masonry of a house near the Arch of Gallienus on the Esquiline Hill

Reconstruction of the Bull-leaping fresco from the Minoan Royal palace at Knossos. Bull-leaping was believed to have a ritual purpose

Nativity scene. The Holy Family. Abbondance abbey. France

europe, Italy, Tuscany, Pisa. Detail of the Piazza dei Cavalieri with the Palazzo dell'Orologio

Minotaur at Palace of Minos, Knossos, Heraklion Region, Crete, Greece

The throne room, interior, Palace of Minos, Knossos, Heraklion Region, Crete, Greece

Palace of Minos, detailed view, Knossos, Heraklion Region, Crete, Greece

Palazzo Te interior by Giulio Romano, 1534, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy

Bar Sign at George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

North Entrance With A Charging Bull And Olive Tree Fresco, The Minoan Palace Of Knossos, Knossos, Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Melk, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe. Staircase inside the Benedectine abbey

Vienna, Austria, Europe. The main staircase in the Natural History Museum

Interior, Barrel Vaulted Nave, Heilig Geist Church, originally founded in the 14th century, Old Town, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Interior, created by the Asam Brothers, Asam Kirche (Church), dating from 1733, Munich, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

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Sant'Ignazio Church, Rome
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Wall paintings of candlesticks from the House
Trompe l oeil wall paintings of candlesticks from the House of Castor and Pollux, Pompeii, excavated 1828. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of

Diana the huntress with her bow and arrow. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, wood engraving, published 1873
The Last Supper. Woodcut engraving after the famous fresco (1494-98) by Leonardo da Vinci (Italian painter, 1452 - 1519) in Milian, published in 1873

Virgin Mary Bishop Frescoes Altar La Compania Church Puebla, Mexico. Jesuit church built in 1767

Hallway to Burial Chamber, Tomb of Ramses V and VI, KV9, Valley of the Kings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Wall painting, Afrosiab Museum, also known as Afrosiyob Museum

Wheel of Samsara, Dashang Kagyu Ling congregation, Temple of the Thousand Buddhas, La Boulaye, Bourgogne, France, Europe

Sao Bento railway station, Azulejos representing Egas Moniz (o Aio) presenting himself to the king of Leon, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Wall painting from Room F of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale, ca. 50-40 B.C

Wall painting fragment from the peristyle of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor... ca
Wall painting fragment from the peristyle of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale, ca. 50-40 B.C

The Triumph of Divine Providence and the Fulfilment of its Purposes under Pope Urban VIII, 1632-1639. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome

The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1492-1495. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino
The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost), 1492-1495. Found in the Collection of Appartamenti Borgia, Vatican

Wedding Banquet of Cupid and Psyche, 1517. Creator: Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Wedding Banquet of Cupid and Psyche, 1517. Found in the Collection of Villa Farnesina, Rome

Plaza de Espana with canal and bridge, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Wall painting in Lochstedt Castle, Pillau, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Wall painting in Lochstedt Castle, Pillau, Germany, (1928). Interior of the castle in what is now Baltiysk, Russia. End of 14th Century...St. Michael and the Dragon on the wall of the refectory

Mural painting in the Tomb of Typhon (Tomba del Tifone) at Tarquinia, Italy, (1928]. Etruscan burial chamber, 3rd-2nd Century B.C...Frieze of flying fish [dolphins] over stylicised waves)

Decoration in the Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican, Rome, Italy, (1928). Zodiac symbols: About 1520-1527...Ceiling-painting in the " Sala detta dei santi Pontefici" [Hall of

Mural frieze in the Tomb of the Lionesses (Tomba delle Leonesse), Tarquinia, Italy, (1928). Etruscan burial chamber, 1st Half of 6th Century B.C...Flying fish [dolphins]

Ancient boxers fresco, National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece. From Akrotiri Ruins, Santorini Island, Greece 16th Century BC

France, Toulouse. Church of the Jacobins side chapel

Michelangelos The Creation of Light

Council of Ephesus, held in 431 under Pope Celestine I and the reign of Theodosius the Younger, fresco Painting, 16th century

Second Council of Constantinople, held in 553 a. C. under the pontificate of Pope Vigilio and the reign of Justinian, fresco Painting, 16th century

Third Council of Constantinople, held between 680-681 a.C. under Pope Agaton and reign of Constantine Pogonat, fresco, 16th century

Women in Blue, fresco in the Palace of Knossos

Wu Zetian (625-705), Empress of China, 7th-8th century. Private Collection

First Council of Nicaea, First Half of 16th century. Artist: Strelitzas, Theophanes (Theophanes the Cretan)
First Council of Nicaea, First Half of 16th century. Found in the collection of Stavronikita monastery, Mount Athos

Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth, ca 1350. Artist: Anonymous
Christ in the synagogue of Nazareth, ca 1350. Found in the collection of the Visoki Decani monastery, Kosovo

The Transfiguration of Jesus, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Transfiguration of Jesus, 13th century. Found in the collection of the Boyana Church

Ajax the Lesser drags Cassandra away from the Xoanon, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Artist: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Ajax the Lesser drags Cassandra away from the Xoanon, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Farnese, Rome

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"Fresco: A Timeless Artistic Journey Across Cultures and Eras" Step into the world of fresco, a captivating art form that has transcended time and boundaries. From Eric Ravilious' "Life in a Boarding House" to the vibrant depiction of Flora, the goddess of Spring, frescoes have adorned walls with stories and beauty. Travel back to ancient times as you explore the mesmerizing "Fresco Three Minoan Women Knossos, " where glimpses of an enigmatic civilization come alive. Then, immerse yourself in Diego Rivera's masterpiece at The Detroit Institute of Arts, capturing the essence of the Automobile Industry with its grandeur and detail. Witness spirituality unfold through Tibetan art's "Wheel of Life, " revealing profound teachings about existence. Marvel at Diana the Huntress in Pompeii's house Stabia, frozen in time yet exuding strength and grace. Benozzo Gozzoli takes us on a journey through his brushstrokes, showcasing his talent in intricate details that transport us to another era. Cesare Maccari's powerful portrayal of Cicero Denouncing echoes timeless political struggles. No exploration would be complete without Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel frescoes; they stand as testaments to human genius and devotion. Venture into Andalucia, Spain, where Virgen del Carmen tilework adorns buildings like precious gems sparkling under Mediterranean sunsets. Finally, find solace amidst Mary’s seven sorrows depicted within Our Lady of Assumption church in Cordon; it serves as a reminder that even amidst sorrow there is hope for redemption. Frescoes are not merely paintings on walls but windows into history—portals connecting us across continents and generations. They tell tales untold by words alone—a visual symphony inviting us to appreciate diverse cultures while celebrating our shared humanity.