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Fresco Closeup

Fresco Closeup

Sorry for the angle, the security dude was driving around on the roads a minute beforehand.

It looks like children offering a king gifts... I can't see how this relates to a hospital. Things get stranger inside.
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Wowza! I woulda had NO idea the fresco was painted! From the last pic I would have assumed it was carved directly into the building's surface.
Lynne
Tue 07-05-2005
Lynne, my feelings exactly. What odd immages .... cant wait to see more!
silkster40z
Wed 07-06-2005
The topic of the fresco image is highly interesting...maybe it was supposed to be a Catholic establishment, or something of the sort?
Kassie
Wed 07-06-2005
seriously..the people and the lady in the middle is creepy!
XJamieX
Tue 07-12-2005
The scheme looks almost Hindu, until you examine it closer!
Max
Wed 07-13-2005
I find the flatness of the figures disturbing. Anyway, I don't really understand the symbolism either, but at least it's in pretty good condition.
Valatiel
Thu 07-14-2005
Upon scearching the web...its apparently the entrence to the kitcehen...the design signifies the deviding line for boys and girls holding out bowls for food...with the center person being the cook...hope this helps
Industrialist
Mon 01-30-2006
Thanks, that does makes sense... although the center figure doesn't resemble much of a cook!
Motts
Tue 01-31-2006
wow those kids on that building seem so out of place!
Amanda J
Thu 03-02-2006
This seems utterly pointless, unless it is a Catholic establishment, which was really popular when this was built and in use...
Mike
Sat 03-25-2006
I don't mean to be a dink, but I had to point out that it looks like it has some dimension, in which case, it would not be a fresco, but a bas relief. Fantastic photos, though...
False Prophet
Mon 04-17-2006
Ah, I forgot my art history classes already... thanks for the correction!
Motts
Mon 04-17-2006
Oh mighty king of TB, please have mercy?
Destiny
Tue 02-20-2007
Looks to me like a woman in the chair. Mother of healing? Or woman who can control her rats (kids)?
Dmas
Fri 07-13-2007
This is interesting and beautiful! I'm glad you got the shot! : )
MARIE, CMT
Tue 05-11-2010
They dont make 'em like this anymore. I really like unique stuff like this!
freespirit76
Mon 08-01-2011
I don't know that much about catholic iconography and I didn't really find out who built the hospital, but given it's in a state known for massive immigration of catholics from overseas around the time it's been built, I somehow had to think of holy mary as heaven queen, being saluted and given presents by children... the blue overcoat would be a typical holy-mary-color and well, the second color would typically be white, but I've seen red quite often as well. Would be nice to hear from someone who knows more about that stuff. :-)
chrisi1698
Sun 01-08-2012

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