uncovered after 400 years.
George killing the Dragon
Luckily, St. George and the Dragon remains exceptionally well-preserved, perhaps because it was tucked away for nearly 400 years. The fresco retains its rich colors and defined, illustrative contours, offering an unparalleled and seemingly faithful glimpse into 16th-century art. There’s a palpable magic not just in the fresco’s subject matter but in its presentation: concealed behind another painting that must be flung open to reveal its closely guarded secret. It’s a gesture so theatrical and surreal that it calls to mind a fairy tale or a moment pulled from a dark academia or mystery novel.
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