Vaulted Ceiling Collection (#8)

Interior of Crosby Hall, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Interior of Crosby Hall, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

Worcester Cathedral. The Cloisters, 1836. Artist: Henry Winkles
Worcester Cathedral. The Cloisters, 1836. Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England, situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn

The Shrine and Chapel of Edward the Confessor, (1853), 1937
The Shrine and Chapel of Edward the Confessor, 1853. View of the Chapel and shrine of St Edward the Confessor (died 1066) who founded Westminster Abbey. After George Price Boyce (1826-1897)

The Royal Burial Place, Windsor, Berkshire, 1910. Artist: WB Robinson
The Royal Burial Place, Windsor, Berkshire, 1910. Which but few have seen, the tomb house in which King Edward is to be buried. A print from The Illustrated London News, 21st May 1910

The staircase of the Hotel de Bourgogne, Paris, 1882-1884. The Hotel de Bourgogne was the Paris residence of the Dukes of Burgundy until the 16th century

Interior of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1817. Artist: Thomas Higham
Interior of Poets Corner, Westminster Abbey, London, 1817. Poets Corner is an area in the south transept of Westminster Abbey where a number of notable British literary figures are buried

Entrance to the south aisle, Westminster Abbey, London, 1816. Artist: Sands
Entrance to the south aisle, Westminster Abbey, London, 1816

View in the cloisters, showing the entrance to Chapter House, Westminster Abbey, London, 1809. Artist: R Roffe
View in the cloisters, showing the entrance to the Chapter House, Westminster Abbey, London, 1809

Westminster Abbey, London, 1902. Artist: Alfred Hugh Fisher
Westminster Abbey, London, 1902. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, (London, 1902)

The Crypt Chapel, Westminster, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Nelsons Tomb, Crypt of Saint Pauls, c1841. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Nelsons Tomb, Crypt of Saint Pauls, c1841. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of the Public Offices

Ancient crypt, Leadenhall Street, City of London, 1816. Artist: JC Varrall
Ancient crypt, Leadenhall Street, City of London, 1816

Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Truro Cathedral, Cornwall, early 20th century. Built in the Gothic Revival architectural style, Truro was the first new cathedral to be built in England since Salisbury Cathedral

The Guard Room, Windsor Castle. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Ancient crypt, Guildford, Surrey, 1785. Artist: Godfrey
Ancient crypt, Guildford, Surrey, 1785

St Georges Chapel, Windsor, Showing Royal Gallery & Altar
St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. Interior showing the Royal Gallery and altar. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Gerards Hall Crypt, City of London, 1886. Artist: JH Le Keux
Gerards Hall Crypt, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

The Crypt, Guildhall, City of London, 1886. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

St Faiths Church in the crypt of old St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1657 (1892). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
St Faiths Church in the crypt of old St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1657 (1892). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume I

Chantry Chapel, Adjoining the Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick, 1845. Artist: John Scandrett Harford
Chantry Chapel, Adjoining the Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick, 1845. The chapel is attached to the Church of St Mary, Warwick, and commemorates Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick, who died in 1439

St Stephens Crypt, Westminster Palace, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

The Cellarium, Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, c1920s. This room with its remarkable vaulted ceiling was where the 12th-century abbeys lay brothers ate, slept and socialised

Interior, Oxford University, c18th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Westminster Abbey from the altar, London, 19th century. Artist: J Woods
Westminster Abbey from the altar, London, 19th century. View down the nave of the Gothic interior which dates from the 13th century

The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Artist: August Ricard de Montferrand
The Small Throne Hall (Peter the Great Hall) in the Winter palace, 1833. Montferrand, Auguste, de (1786-1858). State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Military Gallery of the Winter Palace, 1839. Artist: Karl Rossi
The Military Gallery of the Winter Palace, 1839. Rossi, Carlo (1775-1849). State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Alexander Hall in the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, 1839. Artist: Aleksandr Bryullov
The Alexander Hall in the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, 1839. Briullov, Alexander Pavlovich (1798-1877)

Coronation banquet in the hall of the Palace of the Facets in the Moscow Kremlin, 1856. Artist: Georg Wilhelm Timm
Coronation banquet in the hall of the Palace of the Facets in the Moscow Kremlin, 1856. The coronation of Emperor Alexander II (1818-1881) and Empress Maria Alexandrovna (1824-1880)

Interior of the Church of St Pierre, 12th century
Interior of the Church of St Pierre at Chartres in France, in the Radiant style, 12th century

Grand entrance to Christ Church College, Oxford

The cloister of Convento de San Esteban in Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain, Europe

Vaulted ceiling in the cloister, Canterbury Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Lazio Latina Gaeta S. Domenico Italy italian country
Lazio Latina Gaeta S. Domenico, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, views of paintings and frescoes only. exterior views of facade, portal, courtyard, bell tower

The Charola, with its origin in the 12th century, was the Templar Knights oratorium within the Convent of Christ. a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tomar, Portugal

Poland, Cracow. The ornately decorated vaulted ceiling in the Church of St Mary, Market Square

Europe, United Kingdom, England, County Durham, Durham, Durham Cathedral

Europe, United Kingdom, England, East Yorkshire, Beverley, Beverley Minster

Design Elaborate Doorway Vaulted Ceiling Curtain Drawn Across
Artokoloro

Design part Vaulted Ceiling Church 17th century
Artokoloro

Decoration Vaulted Ceiling Tomb Puyemre New Kingdom
Artokoloro

Interior of Saint Gatien cathedral, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France, Europe

The cathedral of Saint Etienne, Bourges, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cher, France, Europe

Kings College Chapel from Cantabrigia Illustrata c. 1690 (engraving)
XJF862975 Kings College Chapel from " Cantabrigia Illustrata" c.1690 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Military Hospital of the French and Russians at Marienburg in June 1807, 1808
XIR71498 The Military Hospital of the French and Russians at Marienburg in June 1807, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Roehn, Adolphe (1780-1867); 126x152 cm; Chateau de Versailles

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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.