Vaulted Ceiling Collection (#5)

Interior of the Temple of Diana, Nimes, from Antiquites de la France: Vol I
478348 Interior of the Temple of Diana, Nimes, from AntiquitA©s de la France: Vol I, Monuments de Nimes (engraving) by French School

The drawing room of the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown
MNY381681 The drawing room of the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown, New York, 1893-94 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

The Grand Hall, Biddington, Surrey, 1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages
472929 The Grand Hall, Biddington, Surrey, 1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, 1838 (colour litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Piccolomini Library, Siena (colour litho)
STC217035 The Piccolomini Library, Siena (colour litho) by Marchi, Vincenzo (1818-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: built 1495 in memory of Pope Pius II; frescoes depicting scenes from his life by)

St. Marys Church, Richmond (w / c on paper)
RWS137277 St. Marys Church, Richmond (w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English, out of copyright

The Annunciation, from the Chapel of Jacques Coeur (stained glass)
PWI94670 The Annunciation, from the Chapel of Jacques Coeur (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Cathedral of St

The Chapel in the Old Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne (bodycolour on paper)
1214490 The Chapel in the Old Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne (bodycolour on paper) by Mackenzie, Frederick (c.1788-1854); 25.7x36.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The choir screen, interior of Chartres Cathedral, France (colour litho)
3622027 The choir screen, interior of Chartres Cathedral, France (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The choir screen, interior of Chartres Cathedral)

Old Oak Roof of St Lawrences Church, in Bell Lane (w / c on paper)
2831919 Old Oak Roof of St Lawrences Church, in Bell Lane (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

The Green Market, Newcastle upon Tyne (b / c, chalk, ink, pencil & w / c on paper)
473959 The Green Market, Newcastle upon Tyne (b/c, chalk, ink, pencil & w/c on paper) by Dobson, John (1787-1865); 73.5x47.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Soldiers in the Keep of a Castle, 1828 (oil on canvas)
658623 Soldiers in the Keep of a Castle, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Rorbye, Martinus (1803-48); 52x71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers in the Keep of a Castle. Martinus Rorbye (1803-1848)

The Interior of a Renaissance Cathedral by Candlelight (oil on panel)
LST332876 The Interior of a Renaissance Cathedral by Candlelight (oil on panel) by Lorme, Anthonie de (1610-73); 33.5x41.2 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Dutch

Pennsylvania Station, New York City, main waiting room- looking north, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
HGL396848 Pennsylvania Station, New York City, main waiting room- looking north, c.1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Views of the north and south aisles of the church of St. Bavo, Haarlem
CH21786 Views of the north and south aisles of the church of St. Bavo, Haarlem by Nickele, Isaac van (1633-1703); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Interior of the Great Hall, Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire (pencil on paper)
AGN260386 Interior of the Great Hall, Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire (pencil on paper) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); 36.8x26.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English

Women Washing Clothes (oil on canvas)
AGN95363 Women Washing Clothes (oil on canvas) by Codazzi, V. (1603-72) & Cerquozzi, M. (1602-60); 63.5x85.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Crypt of the Church of St Peter in the East, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996831 Crypt of the Church of St Peter in the East, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crypt of Kirkstall Abbey, published 1812. Creator: JMW Turner
Crypt of Kirkstall Abbey, published 1812

Salle des Cariatides, au Musee du Louvre, c. 1851. Creator: Charles Marville
Salle des Cariatides, au Musee du Louvre, c. 1851

Brays Chapel in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor. 1663. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Brays Chapel in St. Georges Chapel, Windsor. 1663

Choir and stalls in St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1660. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Choir and stalls in St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1660

Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel, Choir, 1663. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel, Choir, 1663

St. Georges Chapel Choir, Windsor, 1663. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
St. Georges Chapel Choir, Windsor, 1663

Boats Rowed Through Inundated Ruins, ca. 1550-62. Creator: Virgil Solis
Boats Rowed Through Inundated Ruins, ca. 1550-62

Perspective view of the interior of a hall, with cross-vault decorated with grotesques, plate 18, from Scenographiae sive Perspectivae, Published 1601

The Last Supper, from The Large Passion, 1510. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Last Supper, from The Large Passion, 1510

The Last Supper, 1510. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Last Supper, 1510

The Holy Family with Two Angels in a Vaulted Hall, ca. 1503. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Holy Family with Two Angels in a Vaulted Hall, ca. 1503

The Entrance Hall of the Regensburg Synagogue, 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Entrance Hall of the Regensburg Synagogue, 1519

The kitchen at Burghley, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The kitchen at Burghley, 1844. Interior showing the great kitchens at Burghley House, near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 16th century

Curious staircase, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Curious staircase, 1844. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were the guests of the Marquis of Exeter, at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 16th century

View of the courtyard of the Museo Pio-Clementino, from Veduta generale in prosp... ca
View of the courtyard of the Museo Pio-Clementino, from Veduta generale in prospettiva del cortile nel Museo Pio-Clementino, ca. 1790-1827

Limestone Keystone from a Vaulted Ceiling, German, ca. 1220-30. Creator: Unknown
Limestone Keystone from a Vaulted Ceiling, German, ca. 1220-30

Cloisters in a Nunnery, ca. 1835

Vaulted Side Aisle of a Church, with Figures, 19th century. Creator: Johannes Bosboom
Vaulted Side Aisle of a Church, with Figures, 19th century

Reims cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Reims, Marne, France, Europe

Vezelay Basilica, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe

Cloister, Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud, Maine-et-Loire, France, Europe

Cloister, Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud, Maine-et-Loire, France, Europe

Cloister, Fontevraud Abbey, Fontevraud, Maine-et-Loire, France, Europe

Sainte-Croix cathedral, Orleans, Loiret, France, Europe

Sainte-Croix cathedral, Orleans, Loiret, France, Europe

Royaumont Abbey cloister, Asnieres-sur-Oise, Val d Oise, France, Europe

Fontenay Cistercian Abbey cloister, Marmagne, Doubs, Burgundy, France, Europe

Cadouin Abbey cloister, Cadouin, Dordogne, France, Europe

Vaulted Interior. Creator: Francois-Marius Granet
Vaulted Interior

St. Marks Square during the high tide in Venice, November 2019, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

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The beauty of vaulted ceilings can be seen in various architectural wonders around the world. Durham Cathedral, built in 1893 by an unknown creator, showcases a stunning example of this structural design. The chancel vault at Christ Church Cathedral, created by William Orchard circa 1500, adds to the grandeur of the space. Traveling to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, one cannot miss the Catalan Gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar with its awe-inspiring vaulted ceiling. Similarly captivating is the interior of St Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy; its soaring ceilings leave visitors in awe. Even historic castles like Eastnor Castle in Hertfordshire boast impressive designs such as those found within the drawing room's decoration plan from around 1850. Grundvigs Church in Copenhagen also features a remarkable interior with its vaulted ceiling adding to its charm. Norwich Cathedral's choir offers a breathtaking view looking east and was captured beautifully by an unknown artist back in 1898. Kings College Chapel in Cambridge stands tall with its majestic architecture dating back to 1864. Venturing into France brings us to Notre Dame's rose window and magnificent vaults - both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites - showcasing Paris' rich cultural heritage. In Michoacan state lies Morelia Cathedral whose interior boasts intricate details on every surface including its mesmerizing ceiling. Heading south to Andalusia, Spain reveals Seville cathedral's stunning ceiling that leaves visitors gazing upwards for hours on end. Lastly but certainly not least is Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral where Capilla Mayor or the main chapel displays another masterpiece of vaulted elegance recognized by UNESCO. These examples demonstrate how vaulted ceilings have been used throughout history and across continents to create spaces that inspire wonder and admiration for centuries to come.