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Welsh church uncovers 15th century wall paintings
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:54 pm
by Gregoire de Lyon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-2521 ... 555933#_=_
6 December 2013 Last updated at 02:26 GMT
Built on the site of a 7th century monastery and founded around 1200, St Cadoc's in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan is, from the outside, just another beautiful small Welsh village church.
But inside, conservators have uncovered some stunning 15th century wall paintings to the delight of locals, visitors and experts alike.
Full story and video behind the link.
Re: Welsh church uncovers 15th century wall paintings
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:33 pm
by Ernst
Neat-o. Always good to know where to search.
Re: Welsh church uncovers 15th century wall paintings
Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:28 am
by James B.
Yeah I saw this last week, amazing story and great paintings discovered
Re: Welsh church uncovers 15th century wall paintings
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:28 am
by Charlotte J
I think I'd start scratching at every whitewashed wall in Britain were it up to me...
Re: Welsh church uncovers 15th century wall paintings
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:00 am
by Bertus Brokamp
In 2008 two 4 meter high wall paintings were discovered behind the layers of chalk in the tower of the St. Johnschurch in Mechelen (Belgium).
They were uncovered and restored. One depicts St. Christopher and the other St. George. I have yet to see them for myself.
Due to their style of painting and clothing/armour they are dated to c. 1400.
A publication about them, in Dutch with English summary:
https://oar.onroerenderfgoed.be/publica ... 10-003.pdf