Painted Romanesque

Light & Stone

Painted Romanesque

May 30, 2019

We are all accustomed to see Romanesque and Gothic churches with their austere bone-white pillars, walls, and vaulting and assume this look was the intent of the builders. When modern churches in the classical style are built, they usually follow this ae.

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Via Lucis is a project to document European Romanesque and Gothic churches. The project includes photography, books, exhibitions, a blog, and custom art prints. PJ Aubrey and Dennis Aubrey have created a library of more than 900 churches and cathedrals.