The wall fresco depicts three characters in prayer and adoration. The character on the left, dressed in an orange robe, is kneeling with hands clasped. The two characters on the right, dressed in colorful robes, raise their arms towards the sky. The background features arches and architectural elements typical of medieval art.Exceptional wall paintings
Savigny church owes its reputation to the murals that adorn some of the building’s main walls, which were brought to light in 1888 by the abbot of the time. The main painting, on the north wall of the Nave, depicts the Last Supper, but is unusual in that it has 14 figures, whereas a classical representation of the Last Supper traditionally has only 13.
The 14th figure appears to be Saint Paul, depicted with his sword and bald head, even though he was not present with the apostles at Christ’s Last Supper. He is to the left of Christ. The figure to the right of Christ is Saint John leaning on Christ’s shoulder, and to the right of Saint John is Saint Peter holding a huge key.
The cycle of Saint Barbara
The cycle of Saint Barbara is depicted in the arcades behind the altar. Reading from right to left, these paintings represent the life and death of Saint Barbara. Only the last arcade dates from the 19th century and was painted to fill an empty space. The other paintings date from the 12th century.
