Vaulted Ceiling Collection (page 2)

Intérieur d'église - Effet de jour, 1657. Creator: Pieter Neefs
Interieur d'eglise - Effet de jour, 1657. Church interior, day. Interior of a Gothic church

Effet de lumière dans les ruines, c.1820. Creator: Francois-Marius Granet
Effet de lumiere dans les ruines, c.1820. Effect of light among ruins. Light enters a ruined portico, creating contrasting shadows. A cloudy sky is seen through the arch

Interior view of the Saint-Benoit-le-Bestoune church: the Saint-Pierre or Tournelle chapel, 1832

Inner view of the Saint-Benoit-le-Bestoune church: southern nave, 1838. Creator: Louis Courtin
Inner view of the Saint-Benoit-le-Bestoune church: southern nave, 1838

Idealized view of the interior of the Saint-Sulpice church during its construction, 1661. Creator: Daniel de Blieck
Idealized view of the interior of the Saint-Sulpice church during its construction, 1661

The Cloitre des Billettes round 1830, current 4th arrondissement. Creator: Unknown
The Cloitre des Billettes round 1830, current 4th arrondissement

The New Houses of Parliament - Members Staircase, House of Commons, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Members Staircase, House of Commons, 1854. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London, designed in Victorian Gothic style by Augustus Pugin

Subterranean Chamber beneath the House, No.1, Old Fish-Street, St. Paul's, 1854. Creator: Smyth
Subterranean Chamber beneath the House, No.1, Old Fish-Street, St. Paul's, 1854. Ancient building in the City of London

Sketch for the baptism of Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orléans, count of Paris, 1842. Creator: Unknown
Sketch for the baptism of Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orleans, count of Paris, 1842

Interior view of Notre-Dame, in 1789, 1789. Creator: Unknown
Interior view of Notre-Dame, in 1789, 1789

Interior view of the former Halle au Ble, in 1886. Creator: Emmanuel Lansyer
Interior view of the former Halle au Ble, in 1886

Interior of the Madeleine church after the project of Contant d'Ivry, c1763. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Interior of the Madeleine church after the project of Contant d'Ivry, c1763

Interior of church of the Saints-Innocents, 1787. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Interior of church of the Saints-Innocents, 1787

Demolition of the Saint-Jean-en-Grève church in 1800, c1800. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Demolition of the Saint-Jean-en-Greve church in 1800, c1800

Demolition of Saint-Jean-en-Greve church in 1800. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Demolition of Saint-Jean-en-Greve church in 1800

Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Picturesque Sketches of London - the Adelphi "Dry Arches", 1850. Illustration to an article by Thomas Miller: Thousands who pass along the Strand never dream of the shadowy region which

The Grand Musical Festival in Gloucester Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Musical Festival in Gloucester Cathedral, 1850....the effect of the interior - the nave, with its massive Norman columns and round arches

Interior of Upton Church, Bucks. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Upton Church, Buckinghamshire, 1850. St Laurence's Church at Upton-cum-Chalvey, 12th-century Norman. The interior presents a sad picture of desolation

Corridor, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Corridor, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. The gaol of Newgate, beyond all doubt, has great defects compared with more modern erections

Ceiling in Chamber II of the Coemeterium Maius on the Via Nomentana, Rome, Italy, (1928)
Ceiling in Chamber II of the Coemeterium Maius (catacombs) on the Via Nomentana, Rome, Italy, (1928). 1st half of 4th century...The Good Shepherd, Miracle of the Source, the Fall

Romanesque cloisters at Abbaye de Fontfroide, Aude Department, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

The Royal Vault, St. George's Chapel, Windsor, engraved by Daniel Havell (1785-1826) (colour litho)
STC206816 The Royal Vault, St. George's Chapel, Windsor, engraved by Daniel Havell (1785-1826) (colour litho) by Nash

Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Basilica of Maxentius), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from " photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Coronation Procession of Charles II, 1662. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Coronation Procession of Charles II, 1662

The Great Subscription Room at Brookss, St. Jamess Street, London, 1808, (1947)
The Great Subscription Room at Brooks s, St. Jamess Street, London, 1808, (1947). Interior of Brookss gentlemens club showing the segmental barrel vault ceiling

Wall painting in Lochstedt Castle, Pillau, Germany, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Wall painting in Lochstedt Castle, Pillau, Germany, (1928). Interior of the castle in what is now Baltiysk, Russia. End of 14th Century...St. Michael and the Dragon on the wall of the refectory

Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Hall of the Two Sisters, 19th century, (1907). Interior decoration in the palace of the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, which mainly dates from the 14th century

Decoration in the Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican, Rome, Italy, (1928). Zodiac symbols: About 1520-1527...Ceiling-painting in the " Sala detta dei santi Pontefici" [Hall of

The Royal Vault, 1895. From The Governors Guide to Windsor Castle, by the Most Noble The Marquis of Lorne, K.T. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, 1895]

The interior of Trinity Church, 1838. Creator: Christian Olavius Zeuthen
The interior of Trinity Church, 1838. Church in Copenhagen, altarpiece and pulpit designed by Johan Friedrich Ehbisch in 1731

St Bavokerk, Haarlem, Viewed from West to East, 1681. Creator: Isaak van Nickele
St Bavokerk, Haarlem, Viewed from West to East, 1681

The church in St. Template in Brussels, 1853. Creator: Heinrich Hansen
The church in St. Template in Brussels, 1853

Interior of the Jesuit Church in Bruges, 1675-1721. Creator: Jacob Balthasar Peeters
Interior of the Jesuit Church in Bruges, 1675-1721

"Whitemarsh Hall, " Edward Townsend Stotesbury house, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 1922 or 1923. House architecture: Horace Trumbauer, completed 1922

Interior of O.H.P. Belmont house, New York City, between 1909 and 1927. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Interior of O.H.P. Belmont house, New York City, between 1909 and 1927

Cloisters of the Monastery of Santa Maria of Salzedas. 18th century cloisters. Salzedas, Tarouca. Portugal

Ceiling, Seville cathedral, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

England, Somerset, Bath, Bath Abbey, The Fan-vaulted Ceiling of The Nave

Micha cloister. Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tomar, Portugal (MR)

Hotel de Lacoste, PA zenas, HA rault Department, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Hotel de Lacoste, Pezenas, Herault Department, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)
CLF294227 Rood screen, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

The upper gallery of the Prior's Lodge at Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo)
CLF310425 The upper gallery of the Prior's Lodge at Wenlock Abbey, Shropshire, from 100 Favourite Houses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lady Wynne's dressing room at 20 St. James Square, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam
CLF310366 Lady Wynne's dressing room at 20 St. James Square, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View of the vaulted approach to the Courtyard, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
CLF306358 View of the vaulted approach to the Courtyard, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Great Hall at Wardes, Kent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309917 The Great Hall at Wardes, Kent, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The Great Hall, Brinsop Court (b/w photo)
CLF294251 The Great Hall, Brinsop Court (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

The Great Hall, Brinsop Court (b/w photo)
CLF294233 The Great Hall, Brinsop Court (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

A ground floor corridor, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327751 A ground floor corridor, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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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.