Mary on Škrilina


“Dance of the Dead” is a series of frescoes located in the church of St. Mary on Škrilina near Beram in Istria, and are dedicated to the transience of life. They are one of the most beautiful works of fresco art in Croatia, and were painted by the artist Vincent from Kastav in 1474…


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