The structure was originally painted red, but became white thereafter.
It was originally painted as golden stars on a blue sky.
You must imagine these as they were originally painted, in brilliant colors.
Originally painted white the ship's hull appeared in black later on.
As shown in old photographs, the building was originally painted a dark color with white trim.
The dome was originally painted gold and is said to have been visible from miles away.
The tower was originally painted red with a white lantern.
All the caves were also originally painted in the past, but now only traces remain.
The room was originally painted green to "relieve the eyes from the glare of the stage."
The apse walls are thought to have been originally painted in 1870.