Norcia, 15th century fresco discovered in rubble of St. Benedict basilica

The rubble of the Basilica of St. Benedict in Norcia, which partially collapsed during the earthquake that struck central Italy in 2016, revealed an important discovery in recent hours: during debris removal operations (which are still continuing, in the central and apsidal areas), some workers found a fresco, much damaged, depicting the Madonna and Child, St. Benedict and another saint. Reporting the news of the discovery was the Archdiocese of Spoleto and Norcia.

The work, they let know from the Superintendence of Architecture, Fine Arts and Landscape of Umbria, dates back to the 15th century, and the original drawing had already surfaced in 2017, again during work inside the basilica of St. Benedict. Now, superintendent Rosaria Mencarelli disclosed, the institution’s restorers will begin safety operations.

In the meantime, while rubble removal operations continue, the Superintendency is evaluating design proposals for reconstruction following the call for tenders for the design of the restoration of the Basilica of St. Benedict issued by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities.

Norcia, 15th century fresco discovered in rubble of St. Benedict basilica

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