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- The paintings were found in First Court, the oldest part of Christ’s College dating to the 15th century, in the roof over the northwest wall of the original library. They extend over 20 feet and were painted directly onto the plaster. Limewash was applied around the artworks to make them stand out.
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Medieval wall paintings hidden for almost 300 years have been uncovered by builders working in a roof space at a Cambridge University college. The artworks were found during restoration work at...
- Medieval paintings found by builders in Cambridge after 300 ...
Though the college was first established in 1437 it was...
- Medieval paintings found by builders in Cambridge after 300 ...
Jan 9, 2024 · Rare medieval wall paintings were discovered by builders working at Cambridge University. The paintings were uncovered in a roof space at Christ's College, where they had been hidden for...
Jan 10, 2024 · Though the college was first established in 1437 it was re-founded as Christ's College in 1505 by Henry VII's mother, Lady Margaret Beaufort. The portcullis was the badge of the Beaufort family.
Jan 11, 2024 · Ongoing restoration works at Christ’s College in Cambridge, the U.K., have turned up medieval wall paintings that have not been seen for nearly three centuries.
Jan 17, 2024 · Workers restoring a loft space at Cambridge University’s Christ’s College have uncovered rare early 16th-century wall paintings that haven’t been seen in nearly three centuries.
Jan 9, 2024 · The artwork, which celebrated the royal patron of Christ’s College during the early 16th century, was discovered in the oldest part of the building during restoration work.
Jan 10, 2024 · The paintings were found in First Court, the oldest part of Christ’s College dating to the 15th century, in the roof over the northwest wall of the original library. They extend over 20 feet and were painted directly onto the plaster. Limewash was applied around the artworks to make them stand out.
