Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: wall painting

Ename was founded around 990 by Godfrey I, Count of Verdun, on the river Scheldt, the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the County of Flanders. Godfrey and his wife Mathilda of Saxony built a keep surrounded by a walled castrum, which protected the trade settlement. Their son Herman of Verdun, count of Brabant, founded the Church of St. Lawrence shortly before the year 1000. Herman showed his loyalty to the Ottonian emperor both with the choice of the patron saint. The Ottonian emperors had a special veneration for St Lawrence because on 10 August 955, the saint's feast day, Otto I won the Battle of Lechfeld against the Hungarians that had been regularly plundering Europe. Archaeological excavations have shown that the church was originally conceived with a hall ground plan. During construction work, it was immediately enlarged and transformed into a building with a basilica floor plan. It has an eastern and a western choir, according with the Ottonian architectural style. In the 16th and 17th century the church was heavily modified. An octagonal structure was added on the top of the tower. Even if later removed, the weight of this addition provoked several damages in the structure of the tower. During the 1990s it was necessary to start the restoration of the building. The Majestas Domini, found under plaster, is dated to 1010 - 1020

The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here.

The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here.

The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here. Two photos - The 12 Apostles

The simple Norman church, built around 1130, is now remote from the village it once served. The village was moved to higher grounds over the centuries as the area here was liable for floodings. In 1999 a dendrochronology test on the oak roof of the church proved, that the roof was the oldest medieval roof in Britain ever tested, dating back to 1120–1150. This humble church has some of the best preserved medieval wall paintings in Britain, dating from the early 12th century. The paintings, having been covered with whitewash, were rediscovered in 1872 during preparation for renovations. The renovation plans were dropped then and the paintings uncovered and conserved. The exceptional decoration of this tiny church is dueto patronage by one of the wealthiest early Norman families, the de Lacys. Walter de Lacy fought with William the Conquerer and gained land in England and Wales, After he died in 1085 (reputedly falling from a ladder) his body was taken to Gloucester for burial. It may have rested briefly here.

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. A "Majestas Domini" in the large rectangular mural, and in the niche below, over the tomb, hide the Magi

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. The Last Judgment above the altarpiece was made by Niccolò Delli (aka "Niccolò Florentino") around 1450, On the left, the good souls go to heaven dressed in white, while the bad souls are thrust naked into hellmouth.

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. The main altarpiece The work can be dated between 1430 and 1450, and there are three artists who worked on the 53 panels of the altarpiece. The main works are by the Italian Daniel Delli (aka "Dello Delli"), who painted the first 12 panels. Dello Delli was assisted by his two brothers. Sanson Delli created some of the panels in the center section of the altar, the third brother, Niccolò Delli (aka "Niccolò Florentino") painted some of the last panels of the work and the painting of the Last Judgment, located in the apse of the cathedral. The altarpiece depicts a cycle of the life of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. Most of the Gothic murals have been preserved. The relief over the tomb depicts the adorating Magi, a common icon not only along the "camino" to Santiago de Compostella.

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. Most of the Gothic murals have been preserved. The Last Judgement

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. Most of the Gothic murals have been preserved. Over the tomb are the adorating Magi, a common icon not only along the "camino" to Santiago de Compostella. After the destruction of Milan, Frederick Barbarossa in 1162 the relics were handed over to Rainald von Dassel, Archbishop of Cologne. Since then the Magis` relics have been in Cologne.

Salamanca is a "real city" with a population of more than 140.000 inhabitants. Under Roman and Visigothic rule called “Helmantica,” the city developed into an important trading center. In the 8th century, Salamanca was taken by the Moors, but in 939 it became Christian again as a result of the Battle of Simancas. Salamanca became a border town to the Islamic south of the Iberian Peninsula and was subsequently exposed to constant attacks, which resulted in depopulation and only after the conquest of Toledo by Alfonso VI. León's rule ended in 1085. In 1102 the period of repopulation began. The Christian new settlers rose against Castile-León in 1162 and called on Portugal for help in 1163, which occupied Salamanca for two years. Salamanca experienced its heyday in the 16th century. In 1524, the construction of the church and monastery of San Esteban began and at the same time, the new cathedral was built. The old cathedral, together with the adjacent larger new cathedral, is the episcopal church. The construction of the Romanesque-early Gothic basilica began around 1150. The work continued well into the 13th century. The cathedral school was founded in 1174, from which the University of Salamanca emerged in 1218. The church is a cruciform basilica. The nave is 52 m long and 16.70 m high. All three naves close with semicircular apses. The left transept arm was cut off during the construction of the new cathedral. Most of the Gothic wall painting has been preserved. Here is St. Martin.