Centuries-old Art Discovered During Kitchen Renovation

Two murals believed to be nearly 400 years old have been discovered during a kitchen renovation in an apartment in York, England. The paintings, which depict scenes from a 17th century book called "Emblems," were found on a wall that predates the building itself. The couple who own the apartment have been advised to cover up the frieze to preserve it, but they hope to find funding for conservation. Historic England has documented the murals and passed on images to the Conservation of Wall Painting department at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London.