Frescoes

NOTES: Wallington Hall was originally built in 1688 by Sir William Blackett. In 1853 the architect John Dobson was commissioned to design a central hall to display paintings by William Bell Scott showing scenes of Northumberland history.

NOTES: Wallington Hall was originally built in 1688 by Sir William Blackett. In 1853 the architect John Dobson was commissioned to design a central hall to display paintings by William Bell Scott showing scenes of Northumberland history.

NOTES: The monastery was rebuilt in the first half of the 18th century.

NOTES: The Spanish Chapel, originally the chapter house, was designed by Jacopo Talenti in the mid-14th century. The frescoes by Andrea di Bonaiuto date from c. 1365. The apse chapel was decorated in 1592 by Bernardino Poccetti and Alessandro Allori.

NOTES: This apartment was built during the reign of Pope Paul III (1468-1549, born Alessandro Farnese), some time after 1536, and was commissioned by him.

NOTES: This apartment was built during the reign of Pope Paul III (1468-1549, born Alessandro Farnese), some time after 1536, and was commissioned by him.

NOTES: This apartment was built during the reign of Pope Paul III (1468-1549, born Alessandro Farnese), some time after 1536, and was commissioned by him.

NOTES: This apartment was built during the reign of Pope Paul III (1468-1549, born Alessandro Farnese), some time after 1536, and was commissioned by him.

NOTES: Castel Sant'Angelo was originally constructed as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in 135-139 AD.

NOTES: The frescoes, designed by Primaticcio, were actually carried out by Niccolo dell'Abbate and date from the 1550s. Hunting scenes are depicted on each side of the chimney breast. The chimneypiece was designed by Philibert de'l'Orme.