Intricate Collection

Leeds Castle, first used as a royal castle in the 9th century, rebuilt in stone by the Normans around 1120, near Maidstone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Padmasambhava statue, Kathok Wodsallin Gompa, Yuksom (Yuksam), Sikkim, India, Asia

Antique map of Tasmania

Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, The Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

West front of Lincoln cathedral and Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Interior, Sistine Chapel, the Vatican, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Interior, the Pantheon, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Scales of Justice above the Old Bailey Law Courts, Inns of Court, London, England, UK

The Cathedral, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The famous painting on the ceiling of the winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gonder, Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Ethiopia, Africa

Honiton Lace 1851
A fearsomely intricate example of Honiton (Devon) lacework, exhibited by Mrs Treadwin of Exeter at the Crystal Palace exhibition

Interior of Komsomolskaya Metro Station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal. Taken at Lhosar, the Tibetan new year, hence the abundance of new prayer flags

The West Front of Exeter Cathedral, Devon, England, UK, Europe

West front of Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bow Bridge, Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Traditional hand painted colourful didgeridoos, Australia

Clinton Square, Syracuse, New York State, United States of America, North America

Fabric design, Art Gout Beaute, 1924
Fabric design for Moroccan crepe in a multicoloured, Middle Eastern style, Art Gout Beaute, 1924. 1924

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Fountain, Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America, North America

St. Louis Christian cathedral in Jackson Square, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho)
STC170884 The Court of the Lions, the Alhambra, Granada, 1853 (coloured litho) by Asselineau, Leon Auguste (1808-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora - photograph by Downey
Madame Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora - photograph by Messrs Downey. Date: 1894

Africa, Morocco, Fes. Mosaic wall for fountain

Osborne House home of Queen Victoria, Isle of Wight, England, UK, Europe

Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden
3697355 Jacobite claymore sword used by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden, 18th century (metal) by Scottish School

Antique map of Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia with vignettes

An intricate heart design 2011

Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Plaza Bolivar, Bogota, Colombia, South America

Padmasambhava statue, Kathok Wodsallin Gompa, Yuksom (Yuksam), Sikkim, India, Asia

Shiva Mandir temple, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Karnataka state, India, Asia

Charminar, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh state, India, Asia

St. Basils Christian cathedral in winter snow, Red Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Detail of the coloured glass and mirror inlay work in the interior of the Lake Palace Hotel, the Lake Palace, Udaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Parliament building and the Danube River from the Castle district, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Byzantine silk textiles dating from 10th century, Treasury of Ste. Foy, Conques, Midi-Pyrenees, France, Europe

The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple, Neasden, London, England, UK

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK, Europe

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, Europe

Typesetting by hand, Morning Post newspaper, London
A roomful of male compositors in London, typesetting the pages of the Morning Post newspaper by hand

Statue of George Washington in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street, with the New York Stock Exchange behind, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Chinese New Year decorations at Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, China, Asia

Statue of goddess Saraswati, Water Lotus Temple, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Unveiling the Intricate Beauty: From Antique Maps to Ethereal Paintings" Step into a world wonders, where every detail tells a story. An antique map of Tasmania takes us on a journey through time, unraveling the secrets of this enchanting island. Meanwhile, in Kathok Wodsallin Gompa, Sikkim, an awe-inspiring Padmasambhava statue stands tall, its intricately carved features reflecting the devotion and artistry of its creators. As we gaze upon the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, our eyes are met with Michelangelo's masterpiece - a symphony of colors and shapes meticulously painted to create breathtaking scenes from biblical tales. The Cathedral in Peterborough captivates us with its architectural splendor; each delicate arch and ornate detail whispering stories from centuries past. In another corner of the world lies Ethiopia's hidden gem - a famous painting adorning the ceiling depicting 80 Ethiopian cherubs with their wings gracefully spread. This artistic marvel showcases not only skill but also cultural richness that transcends borders. Moving northwards to Lincolnshire, England, we find ourselves standing before Lincoln Cathedral and Exchequer Gate - an exquisite fusion of Gothic architecture and intricate stone carvings that transport us back to medieval times. Buddhist spirituality finds expression at Boudha Stupa in Kathmandu as prayer flags flutter around this sacred monument. Its elegant design symbolizes harmony between man and nature while inviting introspection within oneself. The Old Bailey Law Courts proudly display The Scales of Justice above their entrance – an emblematic representation reminding all who enter about fairness and impartiality within our legal system. Exeter Cathedral's West Front beckons visitors with its grandeur; every sculpted figure seems alive amidst elaborate decorations showcasing craftsmanship at its finest. Crossing over to Cardiff Bay brings us face-to-face with Millennium Centre – a modern architectural marvel that seamlessly blends intricate design with contemporary aesthetics.