Baldachin Collection (#2)

Hall of the Throne, Royal Palace, Turin. Stereoscopic image Turin Hall Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Bedroom of Luis XIV, created by Hardouin-Mansart, in the Royal Palace of Versailles. France Versailles, Royal Palace Royal Palace, Hall Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the inside of St.Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican State of the Vatican City St.Peter's Basilica Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A corner of Rerhean Castle France Rerjean. Date of Photograph:1910-1925

Mosaics from the sepulchral chapel of Pope PioIX, San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura Basilica, Rome Rome Basilica of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Chapel of Pio IX Mosaic Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Birth of the Virgin Mary, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, in the panel of the central portal of the Cathedral of Pisa

View of the central nave of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna. Bologna Basilica of S. Petronio Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Wall niche with the statue of a famous figure from Como, Caius Pliny the Second, the Elder. The work located in the faade of the Cathedral of Como is by Tommaso and Giacomo Rodari

Statue depicting St. Abbondio flanked by two episodes of his life. Detail of the carved wooden altarpiece by the workshop of Giovan Angelo del Maino

Holy water stoup. Sculpture found in the Vincigliata Castle, near Fiesole. Fiesole Vincigliata, castle Holy Water Font Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the Basilica of S. Lorenzo in Milan, characterized by a great majesty due to the combination of the sixteenth century of the ancient Basilica

Tomb of Agnese and Clemenza di Durazzo by Antonio Baboccio, inside the Church of Saint Clare in Naples. Naples Church of Saint Clare Tomb Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Madonna with Child and two angels. Sculpture by Giovanni d'Agostino found at the Saint Bernardino Oratory in Siena Siena Saint Bernardino Oratory High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

The Queen's bedroom in the Villa Medicea in Poggio a Caiano, near Prato. Poggio a Caiano Villa Medicea, Queen's bedroom Hall Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Tapestry representing Moses before the Pharaoh. The work is by Flemish School and is preserved in the Gallery of the Tapestry in Palazzo Clerici, Milan

Upper part of the gothic canopy by Deodato di Cosmo the younger, in the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. Rome Baldachin, Canopy Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

View of the Confessional and baldachin of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. The urn under the baldachin holds the remains of the Apostle St. Matthew

Some devotees carrying gifts for the pontiff, mosaic by Ludovico Seitz in the Funerary Chapel of Pious IX in S. Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Rome. Rome funerary chapel of Pious IX, Basilica di S

Homage of the priests to the pontiff, mosaic by Ludovico Seitz in the Funerary Chapel of Pious IX in S. Lorenzo fuori le Mura, Rome. Rome Basilica di S

Inside view of St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican State of the Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the Apsidal and Presbytery inside the Church of S. Maria in Trastevere, Rome. Rome Church Santa Maria in Trastevere Apse Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of a bas-relief wall by Giovanni da Udine, in a room of Villa Madama, Rome Rome Villa Madama Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the decoration of the sepulchre of Paul V in the Paolina Chapel in S. Maria Maggiore, Rome, depicting the coronation of the pope

View of the bed of Napoleon I in the Hall of the Zodiac in the Ducal Palace of Mantova Mantova Hall of the Zodiac. Date of Photograph:1939 ca

Detail of the bedroom of Vittorio Alfieri in Villa Bianchi Bandinelli located in the environs of Geggiano (Siena) Siena Geggiano, Villa Bianchi Bandinelli. Date of Photograph:1932

Tapestry with the Birth of John the Baptist; work by the Ducal Workshops of Florence located in the counter facade of the Cathedral of Como

Interior of the Basilica of S. Nicola in Bari Bari Church of S. Nicola. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

High relief depicting the Birth of the Virgin. Detail of the Holy Home, Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Loreto Basilica of Santa Casa High Relief High Renaissance, Renaissance

High relief depicting the Annunciation. Exterior of the Holy Home, Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto. Loreto Basilica of Santa Casa High Relief High Renaissance, Renaissance

The presbytery of the Church of S. Cesareo de Appia in Rome. Rome Church of S. Cesareo de Appia, presbytery Baldachin, Canopy Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Tapestry depicting the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, by Giusto di Gand, preserved inside the Fermo City Hall Fermo City Hall Tapestry Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the interior of the Eufrasian Basilica in Parenzo, Slovenia. Croatia Pirano, Basilica Eufrasiana Church, Nave Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The interior of the Church of Sant'Angelo, Perugia. Perugia Church of Sant'Angelo Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

A lacquered and painted spinet. Cabinet-making work of Milanese and Venetian manufacture; preserved in the Museum of the Sforza Castle, Milan. Milan Sforzesco Castle, Museum

Alcove with the bed of Henry IV, king of France, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Bed Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Martyring of the Franciscan, detail of the pulpit of the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence; work by Benedetto da Maiano

Two small bronze plaques depicting the Madonna and Child, in the Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte (Sartorio Collection), Trieste Trieste Museo Civico di Storia ed Arte Low Relief

The grandiose tribune above the main altar of the church of S. Petronio in Bologna, work by Vignola, adapted for the new dome by Gian Giacomo Monti. Bologna Church of S

Wooden Choir stalls, in the apse area of Volterra Cathedral, in the province of Pisa, in Tuscany Volterra Cathedral, apse Chorus Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Sicilian bed, formerly in the National Museum of Palermo Palermo National Museum Bed Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Hall of the Throne in Borromeo Palace at Bella Island Stresa Bella Island, Borromeo Palace Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bed and carved wooden cabinet in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan. Milan Poldi Pezzoli Museum. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Empress Josephine Beauharnais's room in Villa Borromeo, Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore Stresa Borromeo Palace, room of Empress Giuseppina Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The apse of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Como Como Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Como Nave Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The inside of the Basilica of St. Peter in Vincoli in Rome Rome Basilica of St. Peter in Vincoli Nave Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Inside of the Church of St. Maria in Trastevere in Rome Rome Santa Maria in Trastevere Church Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Relief of the Count Guido Guerra handing the Relic of the Holy Milk: work by the Workshop of Della Robbia preserved in the Museum of the Cathedral of S. Lorenzo in Montevarchi

The Veronese Hall in the Grand Hotel in Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

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The baldachin, a symbol of grandeur and spirituality, has adorned numerous religious spaces throughout history. One such remarkable example can be found in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The Baldachin of the Main Altar stands tall and majestic, commanding attention with its intricate design and exquisite craftsmanship. Moving to Poland, we encounter the Wawel Royal Cathedral's interior from 1875. Here, another magnificent baldachin captivates onlookers with its regal presence. Its ornate details transport visitors to a bygone era, evoking a sense of awe and reverence. In Barcelona, Joan Llimona Bruguera's masterpiece "Death of Virgin Mary" showcases an ethereal scene where a baldachin frames the solemn moment. This painting beautifully captures both sorrow and serenity while highlighting the significance of this architectural element within religious art. Traveling back to Rome, we find ourselves at St Peter's Basilica - home to several breathtaking baldachins. Underwood & Underwood's photograph immortalizes one such creation that graces the great altar. Its sheer size is awe-inspiring as it towers over worshippers who gather beneath its protective canopy. Frederick P Dinkelberg's 1878 photograph offers us an intimate glimpse into St Peter's Basilica interior view. Amongst all its splendor lies yet another impressive baldachin—a testament to human ingenuity and devotion. A journey through time takes us further back to c. 1870 when Church of St Peter in Rome was captured in all its glory by an unknown artist or photographer. Within this image lies yet another stunning example of a baldachin—an enduring symbol that transcends centuries. Shifting our focus from architecture to artistry brings us face-to-face with Madonna and Child painted between 1525-35 by an anonymous artist using oil on panel technique; here too we see how a baldachin frames the sacred figures, emphasizing their divinity.