What’s that one thing that motivates you to travel? Is it cuisine, art, culture, history, people, luxury hotels, language, or, is it something else? Every globetrotter has a deep-seated passion that drives him/her to visit a state or a country. There are so many wonders to be discovered yet, and one such beauty is a painting called fresco. Frescoes are watercolor paintings on the walls or ceilings that represent a captivating story of the yesteryears.
Let’s go through some of the marvellous destinations that are blessed with this beautiful artwork that enhances the beauty of architecture.
· Rome
Rome has long been known as ‘The Eternal City’ and has been in the eyes of the maestros of art history for its beautiful works. There are many attractions where you can find whimsical frescoes, but to name a few, here’s a list – Palazzo Massimo, The Church of Gesu, and Capitoline Museums. From the 18th century tapestries to ancient Roman designs, every wall is a canvas for fresco painters.
· The Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
It has the astonishing Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo. This papal chapel was erected by Giovanni dei Dolci for Pope Sixtus IV. The interior is adorned with the drawings of the significant events in the life of Christ by Perugino, Domenico Ghirlandaio, and Cosimo Rosselli. The Sistine ceilings are embellished with the personages from the Old Testament and The Last Judgement. It is a must-visit chapel and especially, if you are an art aficionado, then you should behold these alluring paintings.
· A distinctive trove of frescoes in Florence
If you want to witness the best of 15th century frescoes, then this is the place to be. Florentine art depicts the Medieval period, and the Early Renaissance and the murals found here showcase the religious stories of the ancient era to educate the illiterate population.
Dotted with pleasant visual representation either as church altarpiece or frescos, Florence features abundant examples of majestic masterpieces. San Marco Museum, Santa Maria Novella Church, Church of Santa Croce, Palazzo Davanzati are some of the spectacular holy places where you can spot historical art and peace.
· Church of the Frescoes, North Carolina
This small church is a haven of Italian-style frescoes created by native artist, Ben Long. Tourists from across the globe are attracted to the Episcopal Parish of the Holy Communion, where you’ll find these intriguing tales, namely “Mary, Great with Child,” and “The Mystery of Faith” that grace the walls of this 20th century sanctuary.
· Frescoes depicting opulent history in Rajasthan
Surprisingly, India, which is famous for its rustic lifestyle and opulent forts and palaces, also has a repository of these mystical frescos. The Land of Maharajas, Rajasthan, is an abode of the incredible frescoes that will produce a feeling of wonder in your heart. Podar Haveli in Nawalgarh is the best-restored haveli, which was built in 1902, whereas Modi Haveli in Jhunjhunu has 19th-century European motifs on its walls.
After reading about the epic depiction of art called frescoes, you must pen down these destinations in your travel guide. If you are an art connoisseur, then you must watch the fascinating history come alive through these paintings. Every fresco narrates a tale hidden behind it, so awaken the artist in you and discover the fables of the old times through these beautiful illustrations on the ceilings and walls.