Tracery Collection (#6)

BOURGES CATHEDRAL
The facade of Bourges Cathedral, France, built in the 13th century

China, Tibet, Qingzhenxiang, Smiling Tibetan in the national clothes at the street of high altitude city

China, Tibet, Qingzhenxiang, Tibetans in national clothes at the street of high altitude city

Winchester Palace, London, SE1, England, 3 / 9 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Winchester Palace, 3/9/10. Detail of the tracery remains of the Rose Window. The window would have once been filled with stained glass

St Marks Church Hall
Former church hall, now RSPCA centre, Lincoln. IoE 197754

Ornate door, Church of Notre Dame, Hal (Halle), Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

Ornate detail of mouldings and statue on the San Giuseppe Church against blue sky in Ragusa in Sicily, Italy

St Jerome St Catherine Alexandria Saint Jerome
St Jerome and St Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Jerome and Sainte Catherine, De hl. Hieronymus and the hl. Catherine sits on a turf bench that is shielded from the landscape behind by a rose hedge

Florence Italy. Tracery From The Campanile Of Giotto. Artist John Ruskin. Engraver J. C. Armytage
Florence Italy. Tracery From The Campanile Of Giotto. Artist John Ruskin. Engraver J.C. Armytage. From The Seven Lamps Of Architecture By John Ruskin Published 1894 By George Allen London

Rose Window In The Notre Dame Cathedral

Rood screen, Church of St Gommaire, Lierre (Lier), Belgium
Ornate rood screen in the Church of St Gommaire (Gummarus), Lierre (Lier), Belgium, dating back to the 17th century. Date: circa 1910

Ornate doors, Church of St Martin, Hal (Halle), Belgium, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Date: circa 1910

Church of Notre Dame, Aerschot (Aarschot), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. circa 1910

Screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Ornate screen inside the Taj Mahal, Agra, India, before the tomb of Mumtaz Mahalx. The Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and arguably one of the most beautiful

Spain. Balmaseda. Saint Severinus Church
Spain. Balmaseda. Church of Saint Severinus. Gothic portico. 15th century

Spain. Galdakao. Andra Mari of Elexalde Church. Detail
Spain. Galdakao. Andra Mari of Elexalde Church. 13th century. Window. Detail

Pulpit / Stuttgart
Pulpit at the Chapter Church, Stuttgart. Date: 1870

Cloth Hall, Ypres, Belgium, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1910

Altarpiece in Church of St Waudru, Mons, Belgium
Altarpiece in the Church of St Waudru (St Waltrude), Mons, Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Doorway, Church of Notre Dame, Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

View of the Town Hall, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium
View of the ornate, gothic Town Hall, Louvain (Leuven), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Windows of an ancient hall, Furnes (Veurne), Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

Gate in parish church, Dixmude (Diksmuide), Belgium
Ornate gate in parish church, Dixmude (Diksmuide), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Rood screen in parish church, Dixmude (Diksmuide), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Facade of the Town Hall, Brussels, Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1910

Houses in Rue de Jerusalem, Bruges, Belgium
Houses in the Rue de Jerusalem, Bruges, Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. circa 1910

Town Hall, Bruges, Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. circa 1910

Church of St Basil, Bruges, Belgium
Church of St Basil (Basilica of the Holy Blood), Bruges, Belgium, dating back to the 16th century -- view of a doorway. Date: circa 1910

Church of Notre Dame, Bruges, Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. circa 1910

Church altarpiece, Braine-le-Comte, Belgium
Church altarpiece in Braine-le-Comte, Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Cathedral Church of St Peter, Exeter, Devon (left), with another church with a spire on the right. Date: circa 1960s

Ornate door, Church of Notre Dame, Tongeren, Belgium
Ornate door, Church of Notre Dame, Tongres (Tongeren), Belgium, dating back to the 14th century. Date: circa 1910

House, Quai aux Herbes, Gand (Ghent), Belgium
House on the Quai aux Herbes, Gand (Ghent), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Town Hall, Alost (Aalst), Belgium, dating back to the 13th century. circa 1910

Church of Notre Dame, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium
Tower and spire of the Church of Notre Dame, Anvers (Antwerp), Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. circa 1910

New Year card in gold and silver, with a seasonal poem. Date: circa 1890s

Interior, Collegiate Church, Manchester
Interior, Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George (now the Cathedral), Manchester, dating back to the 15th century. Date: circa 1832

India - Palace in Fort Ba and Tracery Screens
Black and white. Building with decorated arches.. Part of India Box, Boswell Collection. Slide number 155 and 25. Date: circa 1890s

Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Cathedral, night vision
Cathedral of Cuenca, it was constructed in 1196 - 1257 and it is of Gothic, baroque and Neogothic

Padrao do Salado in Guimarues, Portugal
The Padrao do Salado is a curious building located in Largo da Oliveira Guimares, and is a unique monument in Portugal for its features

The New Common Council Chamber, Guildhall, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen
KW330039 The New Common Council Chamber, Guildhall, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev. Richard Lovett, published 1890 (litho) by English School

View of the Cloisters, c. 1355 (photo)
XCF276438 View of the Cloisters, c.1355 (photo) by English School, (14th century); Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Entrance to Westminster Hall, 1807 (w / c on paper)
XCF271639 Entrance to Westminster Hall, 1807 (w/c on paper) by Coney, John (1786-1833); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tintern Abbey (w / c on paper)
XYC222542 Tintern Abbey (w/c on paper) by Smith, Joseph Clarendon (1778-1810); 30.5x23.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Roserk Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
KW131108 Roserk Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

St. Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery
KW131103 St. Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Augustinian Abbey at Adare, County Limerick, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131095 Augustinian Abbey at Adare, County Limerick, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Canal Grande in Venice
Traditional view of Canal Grande with the dome of Santa Maria della Salute church at the far end

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Tracery, the delicate art of Gothic architecture, is beautifully showcased in the decorated windows of St. Hilarion Castle in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Perched high on a hill overlooking the sea and coast, this Crusader castle boasts intricate tracery that transports visitors back to medieval times. But tracery isn't limited to castles alone; it can be found in various forms across Europe. Youghal Abbey in County Cork, Ireland, features stunning tracery as depicted in Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland. Meanwhile, Paris' enchanting Sainte-Chapelle captivates with its C1905 depiction showcasing exquisite stained glass windows adorned with intricate tracery. Dorchester Abbey's Jesse Window in Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxon showcases another example of remarkable tracery craftsmanship. Coventry Cathedral (old) located in Warwickshire also exhibits impressive tracery designs within its walls. Even Westminster Abbey's interior is not exempt from the allure of tracery; a black-and-white photograph captures its grandeur and intricacy perfectly. But beyond man-made structures lies nature's own version - autumn leaves delicately intertwining like fine filigree. England's lost houses too have their tales to tell through their architectural remnants captured by Giles Worsley's lens. The Great Hall at Bayons Manor and Nymans both feature breathtaking ornate traceries that once graced these magnificent estates. Not only confined to buildings but also present on doors, such as the one adorning Church Notre Dame Hal (Halle), Belgium – an ornate masterpiece inviting all who enter into a world filled with wonder. Lastly, a captivating oil painting depicting St Anthony of Padua and Saint Claire Assisi showcases how even artwork can incorporate elements of delicate traceries.