Rib Vault Collection

Cloister of Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, England

The Old Almonry, interior view of the Abbey (photo)
XIR158877 The Old Almonry, interior view of the Abbey (photo) by French School; Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France

The Choir of the Apostles, 1500-04 (fresco)
6262745 The Choir of the Apostles, 1500-04 (fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Chapel Nova or Chapel of St)

Mercurius, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646204 Mercurius, 1517-18 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Cupids with Cerberus, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646201 Cupids with Cerberus, 1517-18 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (& studio); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

The patriarchs, 1500-04 (fresco)
6262752 The patriarchs, 1500-04 (fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: The interior, Chapel Nova or Chapel of St)

Christ the judge and angels, detail, 1447-49
6262744 Christ the judge and angels, detail, 1447-49 by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455) & Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta)

The Doctors of the Church, 1500-04 (fresco)
6262753 The Doctors of the Church, 1500-04 (fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: The interior)

The Martyrs, 1500-04 (fresco)
6262754 The Martyrs, 1500-04 (fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: The interior, Chapel Nova or Chapel of St)

The Prophets, 1447-49 (fresco)
6262747 The Prophets, 1447-49 (fresco) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria

Mercurius, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646202 Mercurius, 1517-18 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Set Design for La Pisanelle, Ou La Mort Parfumee by Gabriele d Annunzio
CHT207490 Set Design for La Pisanelle, Ou La Mort Parfumee by Gabriele d Annunzio, 1913 (w/c on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The interior of St. Bavo s, Haarlem (oil on canvas)
701121 The interior of St. Bavo s, Haarlem (oil on canvas) by Nickelen, Isaak (1660-1703); 31.2x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Interior of a small Chapel at Tynemouth Priory, 1820 (hand-coloured etching & aquatint)
5894348 Interior of a small Chapel at Tynemouth Priory, 1820 (hand-coloured etching & aquatint) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: draughtsman)

View of the nave towards the apse, c. 1120
ALI414894 View of the nave towards the apse, c.1120 by Italian School, (12th century); Sant Ambrogio, Milan, Italy; (add.info)

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

The Church of Saint Bavo in Haarlem (oil on canvas)
701060 The Church of Saint Bavo in Haarlem (oil on canvas) by Nickele, Isaac van (1633-1703); 100.3x74 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

View from ceiling of Lichfield Cathedral
View from the ceiling of Lichfield Cathedral from high in the choir transept

Structural framework of columns and vaulted ceilings inside the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne (Koln), Germany

Seated Apostles Putti 1637-38 Red chalk 5 3 / 16 x 9 5 / 8in
Artokoloro

France, Bordeaux, Grand Theatre de Bordeaux, Opera House. Outside arched corridor
France, Bordeaux, Grand Theatre de Bordeaux, Opera House. Arched corridor

Illustration of a rib vault

Interior of a Church (oil on panel)
XIR161391 Interior of a Church (oil on panel) by Neeffs, Pieter the Elder (c.1578-1661) (after); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; Flemish, out of copyright

France, Southern France, Vaucluse, Provence, Avignon, views in and round the Papal (Pope s) Palace. UNESCO World Heritage Site

SPAIN: MONASTERY, c1905. The cloisters of the Monastery Church of San Juan de los Reyes (St)
SPAIN: MONASTERY, c1905. The cloisters of the Monastery Church of San Juan de los Reyes (St. John of the Kings) in Toledo, Spain, built between 1477-1504. Stereograph, c1905

ENGLAND: CANTERBURY, c1910. Cathedral Choir E. past altar to the Corona, Canterbury, England. Stereograph, c1910

JERUSALEM: CHURCH. Interior passageway with plaques of the Lords Prayer in 62 different languages, Church of Pater Noster, Jerusalem. Photograph, c1880

KAISER WILHELM CHURCH. Main entrance and pipe organ of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin, Germany. Photograph, c1920

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The rib vault, a stunning architectural marvel, can be witnessed in all its glory at the Cloister of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, England. As one steps into The Old Almonry, an interior view of the Abbey, their eyes are immediately drawn to this magnificent structure that stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, frescoes adorn these rib vaults with breathtaking artistry. In "The Choir of the Apostles, " created between 1500-04, we see vibrant depictions of biblical figures surrounding us with their divine presence. Moving forward in time to "Mercurius" from 1517-18 and "Cupids with Cerberus, " we witness how artists skillfully incorporated mythology into religious settings. "The patriarchs" fresco transports us back to the early days of Christianity while "Christ the judge and angels" captivates our attention with intricate details dating back to 1447-49. These rib vaults not only serve as architectural wonders but also as canvases for storytelling through art. Continuing our journey through history within these walls adorned by rib vaults is "The Doctors of the Church. " Painted during 1500-04, it showcases esteemed theologians who have shaped Christian thought throughout centuries. Nearby lies another masterpiece called "The Martyrs, " which pays homage to those who sacrificed their lives for their faith. As we gaze upon yet another awe-inspiring fresco titled "The Prophets, " originating from 1447-49, we find ourselves immersed in prophetic visions that have guided believers for generations. And once again encountering Mercurius from 1517-18 reminds us of his continued significance across different artistic periods. Even beyond religious contexts, this architectural wonder finds its place on stage sets like La Pisanelle's production design by Gabriele d'Annunzio.