Wall painting
Unknown artist
Category
Art / Wall paintings
Date
circa 1672
Materials
Tempera on plaster (?)
Measurements
2750 mm (Width) x 3700 mm (Depth)
Order this imageCollection
Tredegar, Newport
NT 1553508
Summary
Ceiling. A tempera on plaster (?), painted ceiling depicting a group of cherubs carrying garlands of fruit and flowers set against the sky and framed by a border of foliage amongst which are hidden a monkey, squirrel, a pair of doves and an exotic bird. Much restored, dates to late 17th century.
Makers and roles
Unknown artist, artist