The fresco in Rome's Sistine Chapel was painted from 1536 to 1541, and is one of the key works of Western art history. The blue background is populated by constellations of figures that were unusual ...

The ‘Masters of the Renaissance,’ or ‘The Masters,’ have been known to hide historical pieces or persons of significance, messages, cryptograms, and clues in their masterpieces and artwork in ‘plain ...

Central panel: 23 by 15 7/8 in , 58.5 by 40.3 cm ; Right wing (overall, including frame): 22 3/4 by 10 in, 57.7 by 25.9 cm ; Left wing (overall, including frame): 22 3/4 by 10 in, 57.7 by 25.9 cm ...

A church is hoping to preserve an important medieval painting uncovered on a wall. The Doom or Last Judgement painting - a medieval church wall depiction of when Christ judges all souls going to ...

Peter Martindale, a conservator of works of art specialising in wall paintings, is compiling a report on the necessary restoration work required A church is hoping to preserve an important medieval ...