Pointed Arch Collection (#2)

Oliver Cromwell, c. 1873 (stained glass)
LLW402805 Oliver Cromwell, c.1873 (stained glass) by English School, (19th century); Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown, Barbados; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658), Lord Protector of England

The Taj Mahal (colour litho)
STC439594 The Taj Mahal (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife between 1632-53;)

Chaunsath Khamba, Nizamuddin, New Delhi (coloured aquatint)
STC439589 Chaunsath Khamba, Nizamuddin, New Delhi (coloured aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Music in a Gateway of the Olden World, illustration from Newnes
IL281045 Music in a Gateway of the Olden World, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald (fl.1825-66); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Kirkstall Abbey, the Nave and Choir, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire
STC130631 Kirkstall Abbey, the Nave and Choir, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52), 1842 (colour litho) by Richardson

Rievaulx Abbey, from the East Front, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire
STC130634 Rievaulx Abbey, from the East Front, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52), 1843 (colour litho) by Richardson

Interior view of the nave, 1291-c. 1345 (photo)
MAE170587 Interior view of the nave, 1291-c.1345 (photo) by English School; York Minster, Yorkshire, UK; ePaul Maeyaert; English, out of copyright

Interior view of the nave, begun 1298 (photo)
MAE175202 Interior view of the nave, begun 1298 (photo) by Spanish School, (13th century); Barcelona Cathedral, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

Europe, Austria, Vienna, Inner City (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Town Hall

External Frescoes, Sucevita Monastery, 1585, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sucevita, Suceava County, Romania, Europe

Choir of the Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Choir of the Cathedral, 1898. Medieval choir stalls in Carlisle Cathedral, founded as an Augustinian priory, became a cathedral in 1133 during the reign of King Henry I

Nave of Dunkeld Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Nave of Dunkeld Cathedral, 1898. Dunkeld Cathedral in Perth and Kinross, bult in grey sandstone from 1260-1501. From " Our Own Country, Volume V"

The Choir of Worcester Cathedral, c1917, (1917). The Worcester Cathedral Voluntary Choir is an Anglican choir, it was founded in October 1874. The choir is based at Worcester Cathedral, Worcester

La Galerie Notre-Dame, c1841-1868 (1924). Artist: Charles Meryon
La Galerie Notre-Dame, c1841-1868 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Muckross Abbey, Killarney, c1882

Marches Ancona Sassoferrato S. Francesco Italy
Marches Ancona Sassoferrato S. Francesco, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of this gothic church show a buttressed nave

Cathedral arch keystone, artwork
Cathedral arch keystone. Artwork of the keystone for an arch in a medieval cathedral being lowered into place. The keystone completes the arch

West Entrance to Holyrood Chapel, Edinburgh, 1814. Artist: John Greig
West Entrance to Holyrood Chapel, Edinburgh, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Tintern Abbey, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
Tintern Abbey, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

North west view of Winchester Cathedral, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
North west view of Winchester Cathedral, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

West front of Peterborough Cathedral, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
West front of Peterborough Cathedral, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

Queen Eleanor

The Demolition of the Abbey of Montmartre, c1740-1800. Artist: Louis Gabriel Moreau
The Demolition of the Abbey of Montmartre, c1740-1800

Rievaulx Abbey, 12th century
Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, a former Cistercian monastery dissolved in 1538 by Henry the Eigth. Founded by French monks from Clairvaux abbey, it was one of the richest abbeys in England, 12th century

Facade of Shir-Dar Madrasa, 17th century
Facade of Shir-Dar Madrasa (meaning decorated with tigers ), 17th century

Detail of the facade of Shir-Dar Madrasa in Samarkand, 17th century
Detail of the facade of Shir-Dar Madrasa in Samarkand. Shir-dar means decorated with tigers, 17th century

Basilica Saint-Denis, interior view, 1818 (engraving)
XIR414686 Basilica Saint-Denis, interior view, 1818 (engraving) by Couche, Louis Francois (1782-1849); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: basilique Saint Denis)

Madonna and Child Enthroned, drawing for a fresco (sinopia on paper)
XBP391844 Madonna and Child Enthroned, drawing for a fresco (sinopia on paper) by Schiavo, Paolo di Stefano Badaloni (1397-1478); Church of Santi Apostoli, Florence

View of the Gallery prepared for the reception of their Majesties the Royal Family
XJF323030 View of the Gallery prepared for the reception of their Majesties the Royal Family, Directors & principal Personages in the Kingdom at the Commemoration of Handel in Westminster Abbey

St. Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c. 1797 (w / c, pen & brown ink on paper)
XYC165946 St. Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire, c.1797 (w/c, pen & brown ink on paper) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 32.1x24.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Frontispiece to Jerusalem (Bentley Copy E) 1804-20 (etching with pen, w / c
XYC144695 Frontispiece to Jerusalem (Bentley Copy E) 1804-20 (etching with pen, w/c and gold on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 22x16 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Interior View of St. Bavo Church, Harlem (oil on panel)
XKH141306 Interior View of St. Bavo Church, Harlem (oil on panel) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 51.5x40 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Interior of Holycross Abbey, County Tipperary, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131102 Interior of Holycross Abbey, County Tipperary, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Jerpoint Abbey, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
KW131100 Jerpoint Abbey, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Sligo Abbey, County Sligo, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
KW131098 Sligo Abbey, County Sligo, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

The Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131077 The Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

GGBR2A-00066
Interior of an English cathedral. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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The pointed arch, a hallmark of Gothic architecture, is beautifully showcased in various stunning locations across Europe. One such example can be found at St. Hilarion Castle, a majestic crusader castle perched high on a hill overlooking the sea and coast in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. In London, Westminster Abbey boasts intricate Gothic tracery framing its decorated windows, creating an ethereal play of light within its walls. A view through one of its doorways reveals the grandeur that lies beyond. Great Chalfield Manor in Wiltshire offers a glimpse into the past with its pointed arches adorning a courtyard balcony. Dating back to the 15th century, this English manor house exudes charm and history. Klosterneuburg Abbey in Austria showcases another example of Gothic beauty with its ornate balcony captured on paper by an artist in 1840. The delicate watercolor brings to life the architectural details that make this abbey truly remarkable. Muchelney Abbey, located in Somerset County, England also features pointed arches as seen in photograph a71_00456. These ruins tell tales of centuries gone by and stand as silent witnesses to history's passing. Traveling across continents to Gaiman, Chubut in Argentina takes us to Bethel Chapel where Welsh settlers built this charming structure adorned with detailed carvings including an exquisite detail over the main facade featuring a pointed arch design. Artistic depictions also celebrate this architectural marvel; from oil paintings capturing religious scenes like Christ on the Cross or Restoration Drawings showcasing wall paintings from decades ago - all highlighting how artists have been inspired by these elegant structures throughout time. Stained glass windows depicting Charles II or colorful lithographs portraying Akbar the Great's mausoleum further demonstrate how diverse cultures embraced and incorporated pointed arches into their artistic expressions. Finally, Whitby Abbey stands proudly amidst Yorkshire's landscape offering breathtaking views from the North-East.