Fanefjord Church

7km/4mi south of Stege stands the brilliant white church of Fanefjord, decorated with a rich series of paintings (ca. 1500) by the Master of Elmelunde. The paintings form a kind of "Biblia Pauperum" (Bible of the Poor) but do not adhere rigorously to the Biblical accounts. The themes are taken from the Old and New Testaments and from Christian legends, including "The Anunciation", "Birth of Jesus", "Adoration of the Magi", "Baptism of Jesus", "Slaughter of the Innocents" and "St. George and the Dragon". Note also the frescoes of the High Gothic period (ca. 1350) on the choir arch. showing St Christopher, St Martin and medallions with emblems of the Apostles.