Old Royal Naval College
Dome of the Vestibule: There are four characters painted inside the dome: Eurus (East wind), Auster (South wind), Zephyrus (West wind) and Boreas (North wind)
Lower hall ceiling: The figure holding a mirror is Prudence, one of the four Cardinal Virtues. The others are Justice, Temperance and Fortitude. These Virtues…
Lower hall ceiling: The figure holding a mirror is Prudence, one of the four Cardinal Virtues. The others are Justice, Temperance and Fortitude. These Virtues…
West end of the Lower Hall: The Proscenium Arch
Ceiling of the West end of the Lower Hall: this ship was described as a 'British man of war'. The winged figure of Victory fills the ship with spoils and…
Upper Hall, the Painted Hall: introduction to the new Hanoverian dynasty, with George I taking centre stage
Bottom left of "the new Hanoverian dynasty": Britain's recent monarchs had left no surviving heirs. Including the children and grandchildren of George I in the…
Bottom left of "the new Hanoverian dynasty": Britain's recent monarchs had left no surviving heirs. Including the children and grandchildren of George I in the…
Hidden beneath the top layer of paint there is a mystery - the shadowy remains of a hand. This is a pentimento, evidence that the artist changed his mind about…
