18/07/2023
By the expert hand of Lorand Kiss, this 'Last Judgement’ fresco is coming to light after over one hundred years.
A large fresco on the north wall of the chancel of the fortified church of Richis has been known about for some time. It was covered at the end of the 19th century so as not to prove a distraction. The group of Saxon ladies responsible declared this with a bold, dated inscription. This proclamation remains I am delighted to say, as part of the history of this remarkable fresco.
Funded by the Mihai Eminescu Trust and the Horizon Foundation and supported by Pro Richis It is hoped that the resoration will be complete. Come and see it in this lovely church in the enchanting village of Richis the heart of the Transylvanian Book Festival 12th to 15th September 2024. Come and see the fresco!
More to follow at the beginning of August when I shall be in Richis!