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"Captivating Ceiling Paintings

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Conques, mural painting of the martyrdom of Sainte Foy

Conques, mural painting of the martyrdom of Sainte Foy
JEB4929782 Conques, mural painting of the martyrdom of Sainte Foy by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Foy, Conques, France; (add.info.: Conques)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Summer Evening, Paris (oil on board)

Summer Evening, Paris (oil on board)
CH401089 Summer Evening, Paris (oil on board) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 41.9x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Summery Days in Early Autumn, 1916 (oil on canvas)

Summery Days in Early Autumn, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL167060 Summery Days in Early Autumn, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 51.2x76 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Venus instructing Cupid to launch an arrow, 1517-18 (fresco)

Venus instructing Cupid to launch an arrow, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646206 Venus instructing Cupid to launch an arrow, 1517-18 (fresco) by Colle, Raffaello dal (c.1490-1566); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: View of the Southern Wall of the Room of the Little Dog, 1560-1561 (fresco)

View of the Southern Wall of the Room of the Little Dog, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632659 View of the Southern Wall of the Room of the Little Dog, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser, Villa Barbaro)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Universal Harmony surrounded by gods: Zeus with an eagle, Mars, Apollo with the lyre, Venus

Universal Harmony surrounded by gods: Zeus with an eagle, Mars, Apollo with the lyre, Venus, Mercury with caduceus
2632647 Universal Harmony surrounded by gods: Zeus with an eagle, Mars, Apollo with the lyre, Venus, Mercury with caduceus, Diana with dogs, and Saturn, the central octagon of the Hall of Olympus

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Allegories of Winter and Spring (Vulcan and Venus), Southern Wall

Allegories of Winter and Spring (Vulcan and Venus), Southern Wall, lunette above the Door to the Crociera Room
2632642 Allegories of Winter and Spring (Vulcan and Venus), Southern Wall, lunette above the Door to the Crociera Room, Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The Nemesis, The Room of the Oil Lamp, 1560-1561 (fresco)

The Nemesis, The Room of the Oil Lamp, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632627 The Nemesis, The Room of the Oil Lamp, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser, Villa Barbaro)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The Hunter, Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco)

The Hunter, Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632625 The Hunter, Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser, Villa Barbaro)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The Marriage (woodcut)

The Marriage (woodcut)
397436 The Marriage (woodcut) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas)

In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas)
XPG443302 In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); Private Collection

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: 'The resurrected Christ', c. 1420 (fresco)

"The resurrected Christ", c. 1420 (fresco)
5051377 " The resurrected Christ", c.1420 (fresco) by Master of Vignola (15th century); Rocca di Vignola, Vignola, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Vignola Stronghold, the Contrari Chapel)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: 'Resurrection'and 'Descent into Limbo', Detail of Christ and the sleeping Roman soldiers, c

"Resurrection"and "Descent into Limbo", Detail of Christ and the sleeping Roman soldiers, c
5051433 " Resurrection" and " Descent into Limbo", Detail of Christ and the sleeping Roman soldiers, c.1420 (fresco) by Master of Vignola (15th century); Rocca di Vignola

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Psiche: view of the southern wall, with the Banquet of the gods (fresco)

Room of Psiche: view of the southern wall, with the Banquet of the gods (fresco)
7240613 Room of Psiche: view of the southern wall, with the Banquet of the gods (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); (add.info.: Palazzo Te (Gonzagas summer residence)); Ghigo Roli

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)
7240575 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Camera del Sole e della Luna (Chamber of the Sun and the Moon) (fresco)

Camera del Sole e della Luna (Chamber of the Sun and the Moon) (fresco)
7240554 Camera del Sole e della Luna (Chamber of the Sun and the Moon) (fresco) by Primaticcio, Francesco (1504-70); (add.info.: Palazzo Te (Gonzagas summer residence)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Camera del Sole e della Luna (Chamber of the Sun and the Moon) (fresco)

Camera del Sole e della Luna (Chamber of the Sun and the Moon) (fresco)
7240550 Camera del Sole e della Luna (Chamber of the Sun and the Moon) (fresco) by Primaticcio, Francesco (1504-70); Palazzo del Te, Mantua, Italy; (add.info.: Palazzo Te (Gonzagas summer residence)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Psiche, northern wall: Mars, Venus and Adonis (fresco)

Room of Psiche, northern wall: Mars, Venus and Adonis (fresco)
7240615 Room of Psiche, northern wall: Mars, Venus and Adonis (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); (add.info)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Psiche: view of the eastern wall (fresco)

Room of Psiche: view of the eastern wall (fresco)
7240612 Room of Psiche: view of the eastern wall (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); (add.info.: From the Metamorphosis by Apuleius Palazzo Te (Gonzagas summer residence)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco)
7240579 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall), detail with the lighting (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Clerici Palace, the Gallery of Tapestries or the Tiepolo Hall: 'The Quadriga of the Sun illuminates

Clerici Palace, the Gallery of Tapestries or the Tiepolo Hall: "The Quadriga of the Sun illuminates
7240480 Clerici Palace, the Gallery of Tapestries or the Tiepolo Hall: " The Quadriga of the Sun illuminates the world", detail of the fresco on the vault (c.1740)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Pope Clement V during the Council of Vienna, Vatican Apostolic Library, 17th century (fresco)

Pope Clement V during the Council of Vienna, Vatican Apostolic Library, 17th century (fresco)
AIS5344243 Pope Clement V during the Council of Vienna, Vatican Apostolic Library, 17th century (fresco) by Speranza, Giovanni Battista (c)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The Three Graces, 1st century (fresco)

The Three Graces, 1st century (fresco)
LRI4639296 The Three Graces, 1st century (fresco) by Master degli Scorsi (1st century); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Romanesque crypt, Bayeux Cathedral

Romanesque crypt, Bayeux Cathedral
7134962 Romanesque crypt, Bayeux Cathedral by Romanesque, (11th century); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Bayeux Cathedral Romanesque crypt rediscovered on 3 April 1412)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Five episodes of the story of Hermaphrodite 1781- 1782, fresco

Five episodes of the story of Hermaphrodite 1781- 1782, fresco
7225016 Five episodes of the story of Hermaphrodite 1781- 1782, fresco by Bonvicini, Nicola (1735-1798); Villa Borghese, Rome

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco

Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco
7225005 Triumph of Galatea 1778-1780, fresco by Angelis, Domenico de (1735-1804); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Frescoe in the vault of the Gallery of the emperor, villa Borghese)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216156 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Descent of Jesus Christ into Limbo (photogravure)

Descent of Jesus Christ into Limbo (photogravure)
7185047 Descent of Jesus Christ into Limbo (photogravure) by Magimel, Albert (1799-1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descent of Jesus Christ into Limbo)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Psiche: view of the northern wall (fresco)

Room of Psiche: view of the northern wall (fresco)
7240614 Room of Psiche: view of the northern wall (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); (add.info.: From the Metamorphosis by Apuleius Palazzo Te (Gonzagas summer residence)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Psiche: view of the western wall, with the rustic Banquet (fresco)

Room of Psiche: view of the western wall, with the rustic Banquet (fresco)
7240603 Room of Psiche: view of the western wall, with the rustic Banquet (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); (add.info)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco)
7240572 View of the Room of Giants (southern wall) (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco)

Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco)
7240567 Room of Giants: view of the northern wall (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The vault of the Room of Giants. The gods of Olympus, commanded by Jupiter

The vault of the Room of Giants. The gods of Olympus, commanded by Jupiter
7240557 The vault of the Room of Giants. The gods of Olympus, commanded by Jupiter, are preparing to counter the attack of the Giants, Palazzo Te, Mantua, Italy (photo) by Romano

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The War in the East, Prince Charles Journey from Bucharest to Kalafat (engraving)

The War in the East, Prince Charles Journey from Bucharest to Kalafat (engraving)
1059666 The War in the East, Prince Charles Journey from Bucharest to Kalafat (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the East)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Romanesque crypt, Bayeux Cathedral

Romanesque crypt, Bayeux Cathedral
7134963 Romanesque crypt, Bayeux Cathedral by Romanesque, (11th century); Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Bayeux Cathedral Romanesque crypt rediscovered on 3 April 1412)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Triumph of the consul Lucius Aemilius Paulus over Perseus king of Macedonia (detail)

Triumph of the consul Lucius Aemilius Paulus over Perseus king of Macedonia (detail), about 1570 (fresco)
7216169 Triumph of the consul Lucius Aemilius Paulus over Perseus king of Macedonia (detail), about 1570 (fresco) by Alberti, Michele (b.c.1530) & Rocchetti, Jacopo (16th century); Musei Capitolini

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216157 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Romulus plows the boundary line around the future city of Rome (detail), 1638 - 1639 (fresco)

Romulus plows the boundary line around the future city of Rome (detail), 1638 - 1639 (fresco)
7216155 Romulus plows the boundary line around the future city of Rome (detail), 1638 - 1639 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Room of Psiche, northern wall: Venus and Mars bathing; Eros and some cupids attend the goddesss

Room of Psiche, northern wall: Venus and Mars bathing; Eros and some cupids attend the goddesss bath (fresco)
7240616 Room of Psiche, northern wall: Venus and Mars bathing; Eros and some cupids attend the goddesss bath (fresco) by Romano

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco)
7240565 View of the Room of Giants (western wall); detail (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: View of the Room of Giants (western wall) (fresco)

View of the Room of Giants (western wall) (fresco)
7240563 View of the Room of Giants (western wall) (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (workshop of); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho)

The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho)
7184880 The language difficulty, Paris (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The language difficulty, Paris)

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Lunch on a Boat (engraving)

Lunch on a Boat (engraving)
1720514 Lunch on a Boat (engraving) by Daubigny, Charles Francois (1817-78) (after); (add.info.: Lunch on boat, engraving by Charles-Francois Daubigny (1817-1878))

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Triumph of the consul Lucius Aemilius Paulus over Perseus king of Macedonia (detail)

Triumph of the consul Lucius Aemilius Paulus over Perseus king of Macedonia (detail), about 1570 (fresco)
7216167 Triumph of the consul Lucius Aemilius Paulus over Perseus king of Macedonia (detail), about 1570 (fresco) by Alberti, Michele (b.c.1530) & Rocchetti, Jacopo (16th century); Musei Capitolini

Background imageCeiling Painting Collection: Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)

Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco)
7216158 Numa Pompilius instituting the cult of the Vestals (detail), 1636 - 1638 (fresco) by Cesari, Giuseppe (Cavalier d Arpino) (1568-1640); Musei Capitolini, Rome



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"Captivating Ceiling Paintings: A Journey through Baroque Splendor" Step into the enchanting world of ceiling paintings as we explore magnificent masterpieces from various locations. In "The High Saloon, Castle Howard, Yorkshire, " captured by Giles Worsley in his book "England's Lost Houses, " we are transported to a grand baroque setting that exudes opulence and elegance. Continuing our journey, we find ourselves at Radnor House in Middlesex, where an awe-inspiring baroque ceiling adorns the ground floor. This black and white photograph from Worsley's book showcases the intricate details and artistic brilliance that define this architectural gem. Venturing further afield to Bavaria, Germany, we encounter two remarkable frescoes. The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Peter and Paul in Mittenwald reveals a celestial scene on its ceiling, while Dickelschwaig Chapel's interior transports us back to 1694 with its captivating depiction of St. Gertrudis. Moving southward to Italy, specifically Naples' Certosa di S. Martino, we discover yet another treasure trove of fresco paintings inside the Church. These detailed artworks transport us back in time and offer glimpses into historical events such as the Battle between Horatii and Curiatii or even scenes like the Rape of the Sabine Women. Throughout our exploration of these stunning works of art, one cannot help but notice recurring themes rooted in Christian iconography – from depictions of Christ child to religious figures like St Stephen being led to his martyrdom. As we conclude this visual odyssey through centuries-old ceilings adorned with breathtaking frescoes and paintings, it becomes evident that these masterpieces not only serve as decorative elements but also narrate stories embedded within history itself. Join us on this mesmerizing journey into architectural wonders where brushstrokes meet divine inspiration.