Hidden Renaissance Paintings Believed To Be Nearly 500-years-old Have Been Discovered In The Walls Of a 13th-century Castle That Was Seized By The Nazis During The Second World War

Hidden renaissance paintings believed to be nearly 500-years-old have been discovered in the walls of a 13th-century castle that was seized by the Nazis during the Second World War. 
The colourful sketches of curtains and forest motifs were found under plaster during the renovations of Walbrzych's Ksiaz Castle - the largest in the Silesia region of Poland.
In 1944, the castle was seized by Nazis who set about transforming the grand property into a headquarters and living space for Adolf Hitler. 
One of the hidden renaissance paintings discovered in the walls of a 13th-century castle that was seized by the Nazis during the Second World War
The colourful sketches of curtains and forest motifs were found under plaster during the renovations of Walbrzych's Ksiaz Castle - the largest in the Silesia region of Poland
In 1944, the castle was seized by Nazis who set about transforming the grand property into a headquarters and living space for Adolf Hitler
They also developed a vast network of tunnels below the castle which later fuelled local folklore that a train full of gold, art, and other treasures looted by the Nazis was buried in the hidden passages.   
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Meanwhile, more paintings are likely to be discovered as work on the castle continues, castle spokesman Mateusz Mykytyszyn said. 
More paintings are likely to be discovered as work on the castle continues
He told local media: 'The polychrome paintings, which are very beautiful and probably cover half the room, are likely to come from the Renaissance time, so around 400 to 500 years ago, https://travelmic.pageride.com/top-5-largest-forest-states-in-india/ but this will only be confirmed by further examination.
'Other polychrome paintings might exist in other parts of the castle but these are the only ones that have been uncovered so far.'
Mykytyszyn explained: 'The room was destroyed during the second half of 1944 and the original decor was lost.
'The ceiling was completely removed and thrown away along with many other original elements.

So that is why this discovery is so important.' 
It comes after 24 priceless renaissance portraits hidden behind plaster were discovered while renovating Schloss Adelsbach palace earlier this month.
The palace is only five miles away from Ksiaz Castle, in the village of Struga.
It comes after 24 priceless renaissance portraits hidden behind plaster were discovered while renovating Schloss Adelsbach palace earlier this month 
Struck gold: Piotr Koper had been renovating the walls of an old palace near from Walbrzych in southwest Poland, when he came across the stunning portraits hidden behind plaster
The paintings were discovered by Polish Piotr Koper, who made headlines around the world in 2015, when he, along with a fellow explorer, claimed to have found the site of the legendary 'Nazi gold train' - only to be proven wrong a year later. 
'When we pulled away the plaster we saw a delicate strip of painting underneath.

We pulled away some more and we discovered a whole line of well-preserved paintings,' he told local news portal [ 'We managed to uncover the paintings without damaging them, which is a great success.'
He added: 'The first well-preserved portrait made on the wall surprised everyone. It was an accidental discovery, we didn't expect to find such a rarity.'   
One side of the room has images of medieval rulers from the region of Silesia, and on the other side there are images of four Roman emperors
Amazing find: In total, he has found 24 priceless renaissance wall portraits, which are believed to be over 500 years old
One side of the room has images of medieval rulers from the region of Silesia,  and on the other side there are images of four Roman emperors.
Krzysztof Wieczorek, the owner of the palace, said: 'The title Holy Roman Emperor was also used by the medieval rulers of Bohemia and Silesia, hence the presence of the ancient Roman rulers.
'Each of these huge paintings was made about four metres (13ft) above the ground.
'The oval shows the ruler and around the painting information about his main titles, such as emperor, king, ruler of Bohemia, Hungary, Croatia and emperor.
'In the lower part is information about the time of his reign and death, and at the top his official maxim at that time.']