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Gothic Architecture Collection (#5)

Gothic architecture, with its intricate designs and towering structures, has left an indelible mark on the world

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey looking towards the west entrance (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey looking towards the west entrance (b/w photo)
CLF294204 Interior of Westminster Abbey looking towards the west entrance (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the vaulted approach to the Courtyard, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

View of the vaulted approach to the Courtyard, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
CLF306358 View of the vaulted approach to the Courtyard, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: A corridor at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

A corridor at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF311765 A corridor at Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built for Hugh Lupus Grosvenor)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192)

Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192)
CLF294192 Interior of Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) (see also 294192) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294189 Statues of eminent figures buried in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The main staircase, Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The main staircase, Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306391 The main staircase, Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built for Hugh Lupus Grosvenor)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the family wing, Eaton Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

View of the family wing, Eaton Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306387 View of the family wing, Eaton Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built for Hugh Lupus Grosvenor)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Chapel and Clock Tower, Eaton Hall, 1901, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The Chapel and Clock Tower, Eaton Hall, 1901, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306384 The Chapel and Clock Tower, Eaton Hall, 1901, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: the chapel)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294181 Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245; memorials to poets)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294177 Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Kitchen, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The Kitchen, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306361 The Kitchen, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Dyrham Park, the west front, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Dyrham Park, the west front, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320691 Dyrham Park, the west front, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The hall, Highcliffe Castle, Hampshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)

The hall, Highcliffe Castle, Hampshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311795 The hall, Highcliffe Castle, Hampshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)

Interior of St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)
CLF294231 Interior of St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: building began in 1379; font dates from c14th; rood screen behind)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The font, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)

The font, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)
CLF294230 The font, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: building began in 1379; font dates from c14th; rood screen behind)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The nave looking east, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) (see 294222)

The nave looking east, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) (see 294222)
CLF294224 The nave looking east, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) (see 294222) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Mells Manor, 1917, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)

Mells Manor, 1917, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294554 Mells Manor, 1917, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Mells Manor was purchased in 1543 by Thomas Horner)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Figures on a tomb at Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) (detail of 294184)

Figures on a tomb at Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) (detail of 294184)
CLF294209 Figures on a tomb at Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) (detail of 294184) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Interior of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294201 Interior of the North Transept, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Inner doorway in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Inner doorway in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294200 Inner doorway in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View at Wells Cathedral (b/w photo)

View at Wells Cathedral (b/w photo)
CLF294174 View at Wells Cathedral (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Courtyard of the Keep, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The Courtyard of the Keep, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306364 The Courtyard of the Keep, Alnwick Castle, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

View of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306362 View of Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: earliest parts of the castle built by Yves de Vescy)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Looking down the formal canal to the Orangery, Frampton Court, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

Looking down the formal canal to the Orangery, Frampton Court, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310415 Looking down the formal canal to the Orangery, Frampton Court, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Newstead Abbey, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)

Newstead Abbey, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310433 Newstead Abbey, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: the priory church (on left)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Tombs in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Tombs in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294198 Tombs in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar (b/w photo)
CLF294197 Interior of Westminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320692 Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: first built c.1442 by Ralph Boteler, Lord Sudeley; given to Richard)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Detail of a rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) (see 294226)

Detail of a rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) (see 294226)
CLF294228 Detail of a rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) (see 294226) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Henry VII's Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo)

Interior of Henry VII's Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo)
CLF294195 Interior of Henry VII's Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Tomb at Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Tomb at Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294184 Tomb at Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Entrance to the gatehouse, Beverston Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

Entrance to the gatehouse, Beverston Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320666 Entrance to the gatehouse, Beverston Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The east range, Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

The east range, Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320612 The east range, Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: first built c.1442 by Ralph Boteler)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Cosmati Pavement, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

The Cosmati Pavement, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294180 The Cosmati Pavement, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245; Cosmati)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Chapel, Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The Chapel, Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306385 The Chapel, Eaton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: the chapel)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294210 Interior of Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: main part of present building begun by King Henry III in 1245;); © Country Life

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The west end of the chapel, Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)

The west end of the chapel, Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320611 The west end of the chapel, Sudeley Castle, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: St)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Westminster Abbey with statues of eminent figures buried there (b/w photo)

Interior of Westminster Abbey with statues of eminent figures buried there (b/w photo)
CLF294218 Interior of Westminster Abbey with statues of eminent figures buried there (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Monument to James Watt in St Paul's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)

Monument to James Watt in St Paul's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294217 Monument to James Watt in St Paul's Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The east facade, Eaton Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)

The east facade, Eaton Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306389 The east facade, Eaton Hall, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: built for Hugh Lupus Grosvenor)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: B1977. 14. 4102

B1977. 14. 4102
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Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Prediction of Saint Peter in Jerusalem, 1642 (painting)

The Prediction of Saint Peter in Jerusalem, 1642 (painting)
TED4554024 The Prediction of Saint Peter in Jerusalem, 1642 (painting) by Poerson, Charles (1609-67); (add.info.: May of 1642)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The chamberlain and a writer in their office (painting on wood)

The chamberlain and a writer in their office (painting on wood)
885887 The chamberlain and a writer in their office (painting on wood) by Italian School, (14th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Father Gregory, Monk of the Humiliated Camerlengo, 1324 (painting on wood)

Father Gregory, Monk of the Humiliated Camerlengo, 1324 (painting on wood)
885882 Father Gregory, Monk of the Humiliated Camerlengo, 1324 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (14th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Nine Worthies and the Nine Worthy Women, detail of Ethiope combing her hair, 1418-1430 (fresco)

The Nine Worthies and the Nine Worthy Women, detail of Ethiope combing her hair, 1418-1430 (fresco)
885629 The Nine Worthies and the Nine Worthy Women, detail of Ethiope combing her hair, 1418-1430 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The fireplace, main hall of Castle della Manta, adorned with the arms of the Saluzzo family

The fireplace, main hall of Castle della Manta, adorned with the arms of the Saluzzo family, 1418-30 (photo)
885637 The fireplace, main hall of Castle della Manta, adorned with the arms of the Saluzzo family, 1418-30 (photo) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The Nine Worthies and the Nine Worthy Women, 1418-30 (photo)

The Nine Worthies and the Nine Worthy Women, 1418-30 (photo)
885623 The Nine Worthies and the Nine Worthy Women, 1418-30 (photo) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: St. Francis receives the stigmata and the blessed Gallerani

Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: St. Francis receives the stigmata and the blessed Gallerani, interior right panel
885776 Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: St.Francis receives the stigmata and the blessed Gallerani, interior right panel, c.1270 (painting on panel) by Guido da Siena




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Gothic architecture, with its intricate designs and towering structures, has left an indelible mark on the world. From the majestic Thurles Cathedral in Co Tipperary, Ireland to the iconic Westminster Abbey in London, these architectural wonders are a testament to human creativity and ingenuity. One cannot help but be captivated by the enchanting beauty of New College in Oxford, as depicted in the 1675 engraving from Oxonia Illustrata. The delicate details and grandeur of this Gothic masterpiece transport us back to a time when craftsmanship was revered. Across Europe, from Budapest's Danube Architecture to Munich's Gothic Town Hall in Bavaria, Germany, one can witness how this style transcended borders and became a symbol of cultural identity. Each structure tells its own story through its unique design elements and historical significance. Durham Cathedral stands proudly amidst England's North Yorkshire landscape. With watercolor brushstrokes capturing its essence on paper, it reminds us of the enduring legacy that Gothic architecture has bestowed upon our world. Venturing further into Central America brings us to St. Georges' unfinished church in Bermuda. This hauntingly beautiful structure serves as a reminder that even incomplete works can possess an ethereal charm that leaves visitors awe-struck. The Buxtehude Altar's right wing painting "Visit of the Angel" transports us back to medieval times when artistry flourished alongside architectural marvels. Its tempera colors evoke emotions while showcasing how Gothic art seamlessly blended with architecture during this period. Finally, an aerial view at sunset reveals Santa Maria del Carmine church in Pavia, Lombardy - a true gem nestled within Italy's picturesque landscapes. Its soaring spires against the backdrop of golden hues remind us why Gothic architecture continues to inspire awe centuries later. Whether it is Thurles Cathedral or York Minster or any other magnificent example across continents – Gothic architecture remains an everlasting testament to human creativity, craftsmanship, and the power of architectural design to transcend time and borders.