13th century wall paintings

[frualeydis]

The interview went well, I think. Nobody knows how it will be when they have cut it but I don't think I made a fool of myself.
The 13th century wall paintings wasn't very clear, but huge!
Here are some pictures:

Mary
Mary, closer
A man (possibly Josef?)

There are more paintings under the white lime wash which was put there after the reformation. It would cost a lot to restore them though and it would also expose the paintings to air and light and other damaging stuff.

Comments

[silverstah.livejournal.com]

*sob* That's so SAD to know that there's beautiful paintings under there, and we can't see them.

I'm all about protecting art - but if you never get the opportunity to see it and appreciate it, who are you protecting it for?

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

I guess they hope thay will find better methods for preserving them later. And they're not really that beautiful, you can't se much detail. The main reason is money though. Next time the renovate the church they will probably unearth some more of the paintings.

Eva

[armillary.livejournal.com]

O_O

Who knew that was there? (Rhetorical question)
I'd better go see them in the flesh, or I'll feel irrationally ashamed forever.

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Well, I had the idea that Nylöse should book a visit with the caretaker (it's locked when they don't have service) in the spring and take the bus there.

Eva

[(Anonymous)]

To me, the reformation was a total waste of time, ruining all the wonderful church architecture and decorations. Imagine all those statues that has been burned, paitings that has been overpainted or removed, silver and gold word that has been melted down..... GAAAH. Yeah, I'm happy people got to read the Bible in their own language, but that's about it. And seeing how literally they take the translations today, I'm not sure it was a good thing afterall... :/

OK, I'm rambling... Thanks for posting those pictures. I'm currently studying Medieval and Renaissance art, so it's interesting to see different depictions of the Virgin.

Anéa AKA Operafantomet (Livejournal won't let me sign in anymore)