Star-painted ceiling - Wikipedia
A ceiling painted with stars frequently occurs as a design motif in a cathedral or Christian church, and replicates the Earth's sky at night. [1] Ceilings painted with stars are often found in these buildings because of symbolic associations of stars in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. [2]
Antonio Verrio (c. 1639-1707) - The Banquet of the Gods
Most of the artist's twenty decorative schemes were destroyed during George IV's reconstruction of the Castle in the early nineteenth century. The ceiling depicts a banquet of the gods, and a series of still lifes of fruit, fish and fowl decorate the coving.
Ceiling Paintings - 10 Most Famous - Artst
Ceiling paintings has been used to primarily decorate the roofs of the great renaissance cathedrals and to a lesser extent palaces and homes of the wealthy. Frescoes, mosaic tiles, and other surface treatments are common methods used to create these great wonders.
12 Gorgeous Painted Ceiling - Ceiling Paint Color Ideas
Aug 28, 2020 · Whether you turn to a swoon-worthy pale pink lacquer or take a cue from nature and go bold with blues or greens, there's a ceiling paint color out there for any interior and aesthetic. Read on to discover some of our favorite ceiling-worthy hues and be inspired to think beyond white paint!
A Renaissance Painted Ceiling in Scotland inspires a Masterpiece in ...
A boy and his father loved to search out and explore the wonderful castles of their homeland in Scotland, but one castle-Carthes Castle-made a lasting impression on young Anthony MacLaurin as he gazed in wonder at the painted ceiling of this once glorious place.
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling - World History …
Sep 16, 2020 · The contract was signed in May 1508 CE with the commission being to replace the current Sistine Chapel ceiling, which had a painted blue sky and stars. Instead, the project was now to paint figures of the 12 apostles at the sides of the ceiling and fill in the interior with architectural motifs.
A New Golden Age: Politics and Mural Painting at Chatsworth
A ceiling painting dominates the first room that a visitor encounters on the top floor of Chatsworth house (Fig. 1). The blue sky teems with figures. Towards the top of the composition, a rainbow arcs across the ceiling, and warm golden light from the sun suffuses the sky.
The Art on Ceilings. The art of creating windows in ceilings… | by ...
Nov 20, 2023 · This is how these ceilings were painted with mastery to create the visual sensation of an open sky, in which (depending on the work motif) paraded gods and saints, humble spectators, or...
Scottish Painted Ceiling Reborn | National Trust Scotland USA
Mar 8, 2020 · A painted ceiling inspired by a Scottish Renaissance masterpiece at Crathes Castles has found a home in Manchester, Vermont.
23 Ceilings Worth Craning Your Neck For - Atlas Obscura
Jul 24, 2019 · “Castles can be a brilliant source of a beautiful ceiling as well.” — jane_13527450. “Definitely seconding Chiesa di Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola. The ceiling, by Jesuit Brother Andrea Pozzo, opens...