painted house

Ducal Compound, Herzogshof, Gemaltes Haus, Painted House, Gemaltes House
Austria, Graz
Categories: architecture Graz
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painted house

Ducal Compound, Herzogshof, Gemaltes Haus, Painted House, Gemaltes House
Austria, Graz
The “Painted House” is a building of the ducal courtyard in Herrengasse, the facade of which is completely painted. The house is located close to Graz Main Square.
It is first mentioned in documents in 1360. In the 17th century, the building was converted into the residence of the brother of Archduke Ferdinand. The Painted House acquired its modern look in the 18th century.

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Traveled 12 years ago
Rating 8
The facade of the house at 3 Herrengasse is worthy of close attention. It was painted by the artist Johann Mayer in 1742. The area of ​ ​ the frescoes is about 220 square meters. m. and is a picture of ancient Greek mythology. The lower zone depicts the God of wine, the God of artisans and the Goddess of the hearth. Above them are the God of the sun and the Gods of the underworld. Further in the hierarchy - the God of merchants and travelers, the God of War and the Goddess of Art. The god of medicine is depicted in the very top row.
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