Frescoe of Saint Francis Zavier, Jesuit Missionary, St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford, England
This Catholic Church is dedicated to St Francis Xavier, the greatest Jesuit missionery, and was opened in August 1839. The building is an example of the Doric order of Grecian architecture. It was successfully restored and redecorated over a period of time from 1998 to 2003. Financial support was gained from English Heritage and the National Lottery fund as well as from funds raised by the Friends of the Church. Pillars and walls are decorated giving a convincing illusion of reality of marble using the technique of trompe l' oeil decoration. A deception of the eye.
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Location: St Francis Xavier Church, Hereford, England UK United Kingdom GB Great Britain EU Europe British
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License: Licensed
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