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Gothic Architecture Collection (#6)

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

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

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: The holy women appear to St

Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: The holy women appear to St. Reginald, Dominic prays for the healing of St
885775 Diptych of Blessed Andrea Gallerani: The holy women appear to St.Reginald, Dominic prays for the healing of St.Reginald and Gallerani prays before the cross, inside left panel

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Don Stefano, monk of San Galgano, kneeling before St. Galgano, 1320 (painting on wood)

Don Stefano, monk of San Galgano, kneeling before St. Galgano, 1320 (painting on wood)
885886 Don Stefano, monk of San Galgano, kneeling before St. Galgano, 1320 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (14th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Great Britain, England, York Minister Gothic Cathedral

Great Britain, England, York Minister Gothic Cathedral
Geographical Locations, Europe, Great Britain, Yorkshire, Cities, York, Cathedral, York Minister, Gothic Architecture, Buildings, Cathedrals, Christianity, England, European, Heritage, Masonry

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Structural framework of columns and vaulted ceilings inside the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne (Koln)

Structural framework of columns and vaulted ceilings inside the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne (Koln), Germany

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Milan Cathedral. The west facade of the Duomo. The Gothic style cathedral is dedicated to

Milan Cathedral. The west facade of the Duomo. The Gothic style cathedral is dedicated to St Mary. Italy

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Jesus with the four Evangelists, Batalha Monastery, Late Gothic architecture

Jesus with the four Evangelists, Batalha Monastery, Late Gothic architecture, intermingled with the Manueline style, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Batalha, Centro, Portugal, Europe

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: The west facade of the Duomo, the Gothic style cathedral dedicated to St

The west facade of the Duomo, the Gothic style cathedral dedicated to St. Mary, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Grand Staircase, Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes Old Town

Grand Staircase, Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rhodes, Dodecanese Island Group, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: In the Piazzetta, Eighteenth Century, 1859-92 (oil on canvas)

In the Piazzetta, Eighteenth Century, 1859-92 (oil on canvas)
CH139903 In the Piazzetta, Eighteenth Century, 1859-92 (oil on canvas) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944); 160.6x120.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Dome of Regensburg. (engraving, ca. 1830)

Dome of Regensburg. (engraving, ca. 1830)
5975646 Dome of Regensburg. (engraving, ca. 1830) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Germany. The cathedral or dome Saint Pierre in Regensburg)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Roslyn Chapel, 1810 (colour litho)

Roslyn Chapel, 1810 (colour litho)
STC466199 Roslyn Chapel, 1810 (colour litho) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosslyn Chapel or Collegiate Church of St)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: College of Navarre, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub

College of Navarre, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub
3250829 College of Navarre, illustration from Versailles, Paris and Saint Denis, pub. 1806 (aquatint) by Nattes, John Claude (c.1765-1822) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Durham Cathedral (w / c on paper)

Durham Cathedral (w / c on paper)
AGN284369 Durham Cathedral (w/c on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 45.1x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, c. 1668 (oil on canvas)

Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, c. 1668 (oil on canvas)
FIT278741 Interior of Antwerp Cathedral, c.1668 (oil on canvas) by Nickele, Isaac van (1633-1703); 58.4x68.0 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Lanercost Priory, near Carlisle (pen & ink and w / c on paper)

Lanercost Priory, near Carlisle (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
AGN280486 Lanercost Priory, near Carlisle (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); 18.8x27 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: La Rue Pecquet, Dieppe, c. 1907 (oil on canvas)

La Rue Pecquet, Dieppe, c. 1907 (oil on canvas)
XYC261355 La Rue Pecquet, Dieppe, c.1907 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 41.3x33 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Roslyn Chapel, elevation of part of the south side, engraved by J

Roslyn Chapel, elevation of part of the south side, engraved by J
FEH332950 Roslyn Chapel, elevation of part of the south side, engraved by J. Burnett, 1810 (engraving) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Roslyn Chapel, elevation of the east end, engraved by J. Roffe, 1811 (engraving)

Roslyn Chapel, elevation of the east end, engraved by J. Roffe, 1811 (engraving)
FEH332948 Roslyn Chapel, elevation of the east end, engraved by J. Roffe, 1811 (engraving) by Elmes, James (1782-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Preaching before the King and Prince of Wales at Pauls Cross in 1616

Preaching before the King and Prince of Wales at Pauls Cross in 1616
STC347513 Preaching before the King and Prince of Wales at Pauls Cross in 1616, after a 17th century painting (engraving) by English School

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English

Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English
STC255273 Introduction of the art of printing, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume I (engraving) by Wehnert

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the West facade, begun c. 1135 (photo)

View of the West facade, begun c. 1135 (photo)
PWI95787 View of the West facade, begun c.1135 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: South View of Poets Corner, plate 27 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J

South View of Poets Corner, plate 27 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J
STC92149 South View of Poets Corner, plate 27 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl.1791-1831) pub. by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) 1811 (aquatint) by Pugin, A.C

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Henry the Seventh Chapel, plate 8 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J

Henry the Seventh Chapel, plate 8 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J
STC92138 Henry the Seventh Chapel, plate 8 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl.1791-1831) pub. by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) 1811 (aquatint) by Mackenzie

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b / w photo)

Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF147916 Introduction of the Art of Printing (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: introduced in England in 1471; ); English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the Town Hall, built 1405-09 (photo)

View of the Town Hall, built 1405-09 (photo)
XIR242434 View of the Town Hall, built 1405-09 (photo) by German School; Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Renaissance facade built 1609-12 by Luder von Bentheim; statues of Charlemagne)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Detail of the lantern tower spires (photo)

Detail of the lantern tower spires (photo)
JFS249922 Detail of the lantern tower spires (photo) by Spanish School, (13th century); Burgos Cathedral, Burgos, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1400 (oil on panel)

Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1400 (oil on panel)
BRN196616 Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1400 (oil on panel) by French School, (15th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: West View of Worcester Cathedral, 1798 (w / c on paper)

West View of Worcester Cathedral, 1798 (w / c on paper)
STC205062 West View of Worcester Cathedral, 1798 (w/c on paper) by Powell, John (fl.1769-85); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: New College, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving)

New College, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving)
STC171680 New College, Oxford, from Oxonia Illustrata, published 1675 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Basilica of Saint-Denis: Exterior view from the south west, 1122-1281 (photo)

Basilica of Saint-Denis: Exterior view from the south west, 1122-1281 (photo)
XIR181239 Basilica of Saint-Denis: Exterior view from the south west, 1122-1281 (photo) by French School; Basilique Saint-Denis

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Street Scene at Alencon, Normandy, 1828 (w / c on paper)

Street Scene at Alencon, Normandy, 1828 (w / c on paper)
BIR189873 Street Scene at Alencon, Normandy, 1828 (w/c on paper) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the stained glass windows in the upper chapel, 1246-48 (photo)

View of the stained glass windows in the upper chapel, 1246-48 (photo)
XIR158266 View of the stained glass windows in the upper chapel, 1246-48 (photo) by French School, (13th century); St Chapelle, Paris

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the West Facade, begun c. 1135 (photo)

View of the West Facade, begun c. 1135 (photo)
BAL51502 View of the West Facade, begun c.1135 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: View of the South Door (photo)

View of the South Door (photo)
BAL4239 View of the South Door (photo) by German School; Cologne Cathedral, Germany; (add.info.: Kolner Dom; founded in 1248)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Dome of Regensburg. (engraving, ca. 1830)

Dome of Regensburg. (engraving, ca. 1830)
5975648 Dome of Regensburg. (engraving, ca. 1830) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Germany. The cathedral or dome Saint Pierre in Regensburg)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Nuremberg. (engraving, ca. 1830)

Nuremberg. (engraving, ca. 1830)
5975580 Nuremberg. (engraving, ca. 1830) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Germany)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Melrose Abbey, 1822 (w / c on paper)

Melrose Abbey, 1822 (w / c on paper)
CLK423073 Melrose Abbey, 1822 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 19.7x13.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Basilica Saint-Denis, interior view of the nave seen from the entrance, 1926 (b / w photo)

Basilica Saint-Denis, interior view of the nave seen from the entrance, 1926 (b / w photo)
XIR414685 Basilica Saint-Denis, interior view of the nave seen from the entrance, 1926 (b/w photo) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Saint-Denis

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo)

East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo)
MAE170057 East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo) by French School; Paris, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: South East View of Windsor Castle, from Windsor and its Surrounding Scenery

South East View of Windsor Castle, from Windsor and its Surrounding Scenery
STC169785 South East View of Windsor Castle, from Windsor and its Surrounding Scenery, 1838 (chromolitho) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70) (after)

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Fol. 85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards

Fol. 85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards
XIR203411 Fol.85v Two Backgammon Players, from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Edward the Confessors Monument, plate M from Westminster Abbey

Edward the Confessors Monument, plate M from Westminster Abbey
STC92177 Edward the Confessors Monument, plate M from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl.1791-1831) pub. by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) 1812 (aquatint) by Pugin

Background imageGothic Architecture Collection: Glastonbury Abbey, 1795 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Glastonbury Abbey, 1795 (pencil & w / c on paper)
BIR106472 Glastonbury Abbey, 1795 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); 19.7x30.3 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright




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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.