Romanesque painting is an art form that developed in Europe during the 11th and 12th centuries, a period marked by the revival of urban life, the expansion of monastic orders, and the rise of religious pilgrimages. In keeping with the primary purpose of art at the time, Romanesque painting served as a medium for educating the faithful about Christian teachings, as the majority of the population at the time was still illiterate. This art form was not merely decorative, but a form of visual communication rich in symbolic and theological meaning. The paintings were created to fill the architectural spaces of churches, monasteries, and cathedrals, such as on walls, arched ceilings (apses and vaults), and wood paneling.