Dec. 12, 1953 - Medieval Painting discoveredin tower of London. Scene inside the Byward Tower:...

Dec. 12, 1953 - Medieval Painting discoveredin tower of London. Scene inside the Byward Tower: During repairs to structure of the Byward Tower, Tower of London, it was found that the main beam carrying the second floor above the gateway has painted decoration, mostly in gold.There are the leopards of England, many times repeated in gold, with red tongues, fleur de lis and small birds all over the beam. Further searching resulted in the discovery of portions of a very fine mural painting of the first half of the 14th. century. The painting suggests the scene of Christ in Majesty with an abbreviated version of the last judgement - part of which may have been removed when a fireplace was inserted in the wall in the 16th century. It includes figures of the Blessed Virgin and of St. Michael the Archangell. Photo shows View inside the Byward Tower showing where the painting has been uncovered at the Tower of London today.