Avolsheim - Saint-Ulrich

Saint-Ulrich was built as a baptisterium end of the 10th century, during ottonian times.

During restauration works in 1967 the white coat of paint under the ceiling got removed - and these frescoes from the 12th century were discovered.

The frescoes probably got painted over, when after the reformation a very "sober" style came in fashion. Colours would have just distract the pious villagers from their prayers. Though restaured meanwhile the frescoes suffer from the dampness.

In the center is a "Majestas Domini" in a blessing gesture. The medaillons around depict the four evangelists.