In the context of this artwork, explore the Damaging and restoring of the Description.
Over the course of time and events (see above), the fresco has been damaged and subsequently restored.  Much of the outer edge of the upper section, mainly architectural detail, is replacement work.  Some regions of "new" paint can be clearly identified by differences in colour, visual texture and detail; and in certain places, by apparent "cracks" along the boundary between the original fresco surface, and areas of the design where the original surface is entirely absent and was repainted.
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