St. George and the Dragon, the fresco hidden behind Alessio DElias swinging painting.

In the background is the kings daughter, fleeing for fear of being sacrificed to the ferocious creature.

Thanks to St. Georges valiance, however, she is saved from her fate.

During a 2022 renovation, a hidden fresco was discovered behind another painting at the Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples.

“St. George and the Dragon,” the fresco hidden behind Alessio D’Elia’s swinging painting. (Photo: Giuseppe Guida, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 2.0)

George and the Dragonremains exceptionally well-preserved, perhaps because it was tucked away for nearly 400 years.

Around 1694, the church was rebuilt again following an earthquake.

Maybe, during one of these rebuilding phases, it was decided to coverSt.

During a 2022 renovation, a hidden fresco was discovered behind another painting at the Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples.

The facade of the Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples. (Photo: Armando Mancini, viaWikimedia Commons,CC 2.0)

George and the Dragonwith the San Severo painting.

To learn more about the Church of Saint George Maggiore, check out the officialNaples visitor guide.

The facade of the Church of Saint George Maggiore in Naples.