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Vaulted Collection (#4)

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Background imageVaulted Collection: China Walk Estate: main archway, London, 1934 (b / w photo)

China Walk Estate: main archway, London, 1934 (b / w photo)
1812574 China Walk Estate: main archway, London, 1934 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Lambeth)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Malines Cathedral damaged by German shell, WW1

Malines Cathedral damaged by German shell, WW1
Malines (Mechelen) Cathedral, Belgium, damaged by German shell fire, 3 September 1914, at the start of the First World War. 1914

Background imageVaulted Collection: Music cover, Half Hours with the Oratorios

Music cover, Half Hours with the Oratorios and other Sacred Compositions, by George Frederick West. 19th century

Background imageVaulted Collection: Interior view of Beauvais Cathedral, northern France

Interior view of Beauvais Cathedral, northern France
Interior view of the Cathedral of St Peter of Beauvais, northern France, dating back to the 13th century. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageVaulted Collection: Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent

Tomb of the Black Prince, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent
Tomb of the Black Prince (Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, 1330-1376), Canterbury Cathedral, Kent. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageVaulted Collection: Galilee Porch, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire

Galilee Porch, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire, dating back to the 11th century. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageVaulted Collection: View of the nave, Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire

View of the nave, Salisbury Cathedral, Wiltshire
View of the nave (looking east) of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageVaulted Collection: View of the nave, Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire

View of the nave, Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire
View of the nave (looking east), the Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, dating back to the 12th century. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageVaulted Collection: View of the nave, Durham Cathedral, Durham

View of the nave, Durham Cathedral, Durham
View of the nave (looking east), Durham Cathedral, Durham, dating back to the 11th century. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageVaulted Collection: University of Glasgow - Cloisters under Bute Hall

University of Glasgow - Cloisters under Bute Hall. late 19th century

Background imageVaulted Collection: Interior of Saint Peters Rome, looking west towards the Tomb of St

Interior of Saint Peters Rome, looking west towards the Tomb of St
CH437741 Interior of Saint Peters Rome, looking west towards the Tomb of St. Peter (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765)

Background imageVaulted Collection: The Staircase of a Palace (bodycolour, pencil & w / c on paper)

The Staircase of a Palace (bodycolour, pencil & w / c on paper)
1214463 The Staircase of a Palace (bodycolour, pencil & w/c on paper) by Deane, William Wood (1825-73); 31.7 x48.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageVaulted Collection: St Nicholas Crypt (pencil on paper)

St Nicholas Crypt (pencil on paper)
2831669 St Nicholas Crypt (pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of William Jerdone Braikenridge

Background imageVaulted Collection: Interior of North Porch of St Mary Redcliffe, 1824 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Interior of North Porch of St Mary Redcliffe, 1824 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831434 Interior of North Porch of St Mary Redcliffe, 1824 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Mackenzie, Frederick (c.1788-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVaulted Collection: The Divinity School, Oxford (colour photo)

The Divinity School, Oxford (colour photo)
3627247 The Divinity School, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Divinity School, Oxford)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Greek and Roman (chromolitho)

Greek and Roman (chromolitho)
734981 Greek and Roman (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek and Roman. Liebig card)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Compiegne (chromolitho)

Compiegne (chromolitho)
735872 Compiegne (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Compiegne. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageVaulted Collection: The Gothic style (chromolitho)

The Gothic style (chromolitho)
735696 The Gothic style (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gothic style)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Architectural Fantasy with Figures (oil on canvas)

Architectural Fantasy with Figures (oil on canvas)
714793 Architectural Fantasy with Figures (oil on canvas) by Orlandi, Stefano (1681-1760); 106.5x82 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; Italian

Background imageVaulted Collection: View of the Salle des Chevaliers, formerly the scriptorium (photo)

View of the Salle des Chevaliers, formerly the scriptorium (photo)
XIR208651 View of the Salle des Chevaliers, formerly the scriptorium (photo) by French School, (13th century); Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVaulted Collection: The Palazzo Farnese, 1833 (etching with brown wash)

The Palazzo Farnese, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384936 The Palazzo Farnese, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Due putti (fresco)

Due putti (fresco)
ALI430742 Due putti (fresco) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); Casina of Pius IV, Vatican City; Alinari

Background imageVaulted Collection: The House of the Jew at Isfahan, from Voyages du Chevalier Chardin en Perse

The House of the Jew at Isfahan, from Voyages du Chevalier Chardin en Perse
STC173816 The House of the Jew at Isfahan, from Voyages du Chevalier Chardin en Perse, et autres Lieux d Orient, by Jean Chardin (1643-1713), published 1811 (engraving) by French School

Background imageVaulted Collection: Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral in Valetta, Malta, 1850 (b / w photo)

Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral in Valetta, Malta, 1850 (b / w photo)
NAM375356 Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral in Valetta, Malta, 1850 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: located in Valletta, Malta)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print)

Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380650 Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Imperial)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Painted walls and vaulted ceiling in the Castel Sant Angelo, Rome (colour litho)

Painted walls and vaulted ceiling in the Castel Sant Angelo, Rome (colour litho)
6001531 Painted walls and vaulted ceiling in the Castel Sant Angelo, Rome (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Trompe l oeil oculus in the centre of the vaulted ceiling of the Camera Picta or

Trompe l oeil oculus in the centre of the vaulted ceiling of the Camera Picta or
BEN72245 Trompe l oeil oculus in the centre of the vaulted ceiling of the Camera Picta or Camera degli Sposi, 1465-74 (fresco) (for detail see 78525) by Mantegna

Background imageVaulted Collection: View of the ceiling of the chapel of the Tinel with scenes from the life of St

View of the ceiling of the chapel of the Tinel with scenes from the life of St
XIR84282 View of the ceiling of the chapel of the Tinel with scenes from the life of St. Martial, 1344-45 (fresco) by Matteo di Giovanetto da Viterbo (fl.1343-66); Palais des Papes, Avignon

Background imageVaulted Collection: Interior of the church (b / w photo)

Interior of the church (b / w photo)
ALI149569 Interior of the church (b/w photo) by Bramante, Donato (1444-1514); Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy; Alinari

Background imageVaulted Collection: The Salle des Hotes, interior view of the Abbey (photo)

The Salle des Hotes, interior view of the Abbey (photo)
XIR158878 The Salle des Hotes, interior view of the Abbey (photo) by French School, (13th century); Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVaulted Collection: The crypt, Guildhall, City of London (engraving)

The crypt, Guildhall, City of London (engraving)
5226797 The crypt, Guildhall, City of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crypt, Guildhall, City of London)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Gerards Hall Crypt, Guildhall, City of London (engraving)

Gerards Hall Crypt, Guildhall, City of London (engraving)
5226789 Gerards Hall Crypt, Guildhall, City of London (engraving) by Le Keux, John (1783-1846); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerards Hall Crypt, Guildhall, City of London)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Nave of Southwark Cathedral, London (coloured photo)

Nave of Southwark Cathedral, London (coloured photo)
5999044 Nave of Southwark Cathedral, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nave of Southwark Cathedral, London)

Background imageVaulted Collection: View of the Vaulting of St. Peters Taken from an Upper Cornice, c. 1763 (red chalk on laid paper)

View of the Vaulting of St. Peters Taken from an Upper Cornice, c. 1763 (red chalk on laid paper)
996161 View of the Vaulting of St. Peters Taken from an Upper Cornice, c.1763 (red chalk on laid paper) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 33.5x45 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Background imageVaulted Collection: The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Townsfolk and Pigrims, 1647 (oil on panel)

The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Townsfolk and Pigrims, 1647 (oil on panel)
827870 The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Townsfolk and Pigrims, 1647 (oil on panel) by Neeffs, Pieter the Elder (c.1578-1661); 35.6x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageVaulted Collection: A Capriccio of Roman Architecture, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)

A Capriccio of Roman Architecture, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
2829636 A Capriccio of Roman Architecture, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 120x100.2 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVaulted Collection: Christ enthroned between the Virgin, John the Baptist, the Apostles and two Angels

Christ enthroned between the Virgin, John the Baptist, the Apostles and two Angels
703240 Christ enthroned between the Virgin, John the Baptist, the Apostles and two Angels (fresco) by Italian School; Oratorio di San Silvestro, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageVaulted Collection: Vault of the Presbytery, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c. 1484-92 (fresco)

Vault of the Presbytery, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c. 1484-92 (fresco)
703072 Vault of the Presbytery, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c.1484-92 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageVaulted Collection: Interior, Abbey of Monte Cassino (colour litho)

Interior, Abbey of Monte Cassino (colour litho)
703204 Interior, Abbey of Monte Cassino (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy; (add.info.: St. Benedict of Nursia established the monastery in 529)

Background imageVaulted Collection: Vault of the Presbytery with the Cimmerian Sybil, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c

Vault of the Presbytery with the Cimmerian Sybil, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c
703073 Vault of the Presbytery with the Cimmerian Sybil, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c.1484-92 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome

Background imageVaulted Collection: Organ and Organ Loft of St Mary Redcliffe Church, c. 1840 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Organ and Organ Loft of St Mary Redcliffe Church, c. 1840 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831417 Organ and Organ Loft of St Mary Redcliffe Church, c.1840 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Tovey, Samuel Griffiths (fl.1847-65); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVaulted Collection: Crypt of St Johns Church, looking West (w / c on paper)

Crypt of St Johns Church, looking West (w / c on paper)
2831891 Crypt of St Johns Church, looking West (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVaulted Collection: Crypt of St Johns Church, looking East, showing Oak Screen (w / c on paper)

Crypt of St Johns Church, looking East, showing Oak Screen (w / c on paper)
2831890 Crypt of St Johns Church, looking East, showing Oak Screen (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageVaulted Collection: St Nicholas Crypt (pencil on paper)

St Nicholas Crypt (pencil on paper)
2831670 St Nicholas Crypt (pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of William Jerdone Braikenridge




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"Vaulted: Exploring Architectural Marvels and Historical Treasures" Step into the enchanting world of "vaulted" wonders, where architectural splendors from around the globe come to life. From medieval tales to modern marvels, these vaulted structures have stood the test of time, captivating generations with their grandeur and beauty. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we are transported to Lindores Abbey in Newburgh, Scotland. The abbey's majestic vaulted ceilings echo with whispers of ancient rituals and sacred chants. Traveling eastward brings us to Viceroys House in New Delhi, India. As we enter its Long Drawing-Room adorned with intricate arches and soaring vaults, we can almost hear echoes of historical negotiations that shaped nations. The Arch of Ctesiphon in Iraq stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Its colossal size and intricately carved vaults remind us of a glorious past when empires rose and fell. Within the neo-classical Church and Monastery of San Felipe Neri lies a hidden courtyard and corridor boasting stunning vaulted arches. Here, serenity intertwines with architectural mastery as sunlight filters through each curve. Norwich Cathedral beckons us further back in time as we gaze upon its Choir looking eastwards. The ethereal glow illuminating its towering stone pillars reminds us why this masterpiece has inspired worshipers for centuries. Silence reigns supreme at Birmingham Reference Library on Ratcliffe Place in 1961. Amidst rows upon rows of books neatly stacked within its hallowed halls lie countless stories waiting to be discovered - all guarded by an imposing yet elegant vaulted ceiling. Journeying across continents takes us next to El Jadida on Morocco's Atlantic Coast where the Portuguese Fortress enchants visitors with its Cite Portugaise or Portuguese City walls crowned by an awe-inspiring citerne portugaise or Portuguese cistern, its vaulted arches reflecting the strength and resilience of a bygone