Buffetrille Collection

Leda, with the lacedaemonian girls, being about to take a bath in the Eurotas river (detail) (mosaic)
FBU4242767 Leda, with the lacedaemonian girls, being about to take a bath in the Eurotas river (detail) (mosaic); (add.info.: Detail of the Panel showing Leda, queen of Sparta)

Leda, with the lacedaemonian girls, being about to take a bath in the Eurotas river (detail) (mosaic)
FBU4242763 Leda, with the lacedaemonian girls, being about to take a bath in the Eurotas river (detail) (mosaic); (add.info.: Panel showing Leda, queen of Sparta)

Minoan art. The "Dolphin Fresco". The fresco decorared the wall or the floor of
FBU4250077 Minoan art. The " Dolphin Fresco". The fresco decorared the wall or the floor of a Hall above the Queen megaron

The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century (detail) Lazarus resurrection Wall painting Michael Archangel Chapel
FBU4246384 The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century (detail) Lazarus resurrection Wall painting Michael Archangel Chapel, Galata village Cyprus Painted churches UNESCO site Troodos

The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century Episodes of Jesus Christ's life (birth, Baptim, the raising of Lazarus)
FBU4245888 The Byzantine Fresco from the 15th century Episodes of Jesus Christ's life (birth, Baptim, the raising of Lazarus, the arrival at Jerusalem) and portraits of Saints (Saint Antony)

Leda, with the lacedaemonian girls, being about to take a bath in the Eurotas river (detail) (mosaic)
FBU4242783 Leda, with the lacedaemonian girls, being about to take a bath in the Eurotas river (detail) (mosaic); (add.info.: Detail of the Panel showing Leda, queen of Sparta)

Minoan art. Details of the "Ladies in blue"fresco
FBU4250087 Minoan art. Details of the " Ladies in blue" fresco. Composition of richly dressed and lavishly bejeweled female figure depicted against a blue ground

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Detail of a column of the Hall of the double axes
FBU4250049 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Detail of a column of the Hall of the double axes and the queen megaron of the palace of the king Minos. Knossos, Crete

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The central court
FBU4250207 Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The central court, a basic architectural element of Minoen palace. It is a core around which the different wing are set

Minoan Art. Fragment of plaster relief fresco showing a hunted bull
FBU4250117 Minoan Art. Fragment of plaster relief fresco showing a hunted bull. From Minoan palace at Knossos. 1600 - 1450 BC. Archeological museum, Herakleion, Crete

Minoen art. Detail of the "Blue bird"Fresco or "
FBU4250110 Minoen art. Detail of the " Blue bird" Fresco or " The blue bird of crete". One of the earliest

Minoan art. Bull s-head rhyton. This rhyton was found in the small palace of Knossos
FBU4250083 Minoan art. Bull s-head rhyton. This rhyton was found in the small palace of Knossos. It is a characteristic example of Minoan stone carving of the early Neopalatial period

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art. Figures of the "
FBU4250030 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art. Figures of the " procession fresco" from the palace at Knossos. South entrance

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. North lustral basins. North entrance of the palace
FBU4250017 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. North lustral basins. North entrance of the palace. According to A. Evans this building was used in purification ceremonies

Minoan art. The "Bull-Leaping"Freso. Bull leaping scene depicting how this
FBU4250078 Minoan art. The " Bull-Leaping" Freso. Bull leaping scene depicting how this sport was performed. The fresco was found on the east side of the palace of Knossos, 1600- 1400 BC

Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron
FBU4250023 Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete

Minoan art. The "Cup-Bearer", a figure from the procession Fresco
FBU4250094 Minoan art. The " Cup-Bearer", a figure from the procession Fresco. Original reconstruction from the few fragments found by A

Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron
FBU4250031 Oriental part of the palace of the King Minos at Knossos between the queen megaron and the central court. Crete

Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines
FBU4250156 Minoan archeological site of Phaistos. The west magazines. Large complex of the palace storerooms. It consists of the antechamber, the corridor of the storerooms

Minoen art "Prince of the Lilies"fresco
FBU4250124 Minoen art " Prince of the Lilies" fresco. Original recontruction from the few fragments found by A. Evans on the Knossos archeological site. archeological museum of Heraklion

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. North entrance, North pillar Hall
FBU4250052 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. North entrance, North pillar Hall. Bastion reconstructed by Arthur Evans where he put a copy of a restored relief fresco of a bull. Knossos, Crete

Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art "Prince of the Lilies"
FBU4250021 Minoen archeological site of Knossos. Minoen art " Prince of the Lilies" fresco. South entrance. Copy of a relief wall painting of which a few fragments were found

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"Exploring the Richness of Buffetrille: A Journey through Byzantine Frescoes, Minoan Art, and Mosaic Masterpieces" Step into a world of artistic marvels as we delve into the captivating realm of Buffetrille. From the stunning Byzantine frescoes adorning the walls of Michael Archangel Chapel in Galata village, Cyprus to the UNESCO-listed painted churches in Troodos, this is a visual feast for art enthusiasts. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the intricate details found within these 15th-century frescoes. The Lazarus resurrection scene transports us back in time, while episodes from Jesus Christ's life unfold before our eyes – his birth, baptism, raising Lazarus from death's grip, and triumphant arrival at Jerusalem. Saints such as Antony, Sabas, Theodose the Cenobiarc and Bechianos grace these masterpieces with their divine presence. Venturing further into ancient times brings us face to face with Minoan artistry. The "Dolphin Fresco, " whether decorating walls or floors, exudes an aura of mystery and beauty that captivates all who behold it. Meanwhile, mosaic artwork depicting convict torture leaves us pondering upon its historical significance. Intriguing tales emerge from fragments like Leda preparing to bathe in Eurotas river amidst lacedaemonian girls or ladies dressed in blue captured forever on plaster relief frescoes. Columns standing tall within Knossos' Hall of double axes whisper secrets lost to time while Phaistos' central court beckons visitors to immerse themselves in its ancient splendor. The bull takes center stage as both hunted prey and revered symbol throughout Minoan art. Whether depicted on rhytons discovered within Knossos' small palace or intricately carved figures adorning sacred spaces – each piece tells a story waiting patiently to be unraveled by those willing to listen.