Decorated Ceiling Collection

Decorated ceiling from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II, Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10
FLO4687002 Decorated ceiling from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II, Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno

The Long Gallery, Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306262 The Long Gallery, Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The west end of the long gallery, Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, , from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306269 The west end of the long gallery, Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, , from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Chapel looking east, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327735 The Chapel looking east, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Chamber, Hampton Court, from Architecture of the Middle Ages
STC425562 The Chamber, Hampton Court, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Medieval family supper, Wakehurst Place, Surrey, c. 1600 from
STC425556 Medieval family supper, Wakehurst Place, Surrey, c.1600 from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash

Bat game in the Grand Hall, Parham Park, Sussex, c. 1600 from
STC429629 Bat game in the Grand Hall, Parham Park, Sussex, c.1600 from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash

Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheik El Mahadi
STC173843 Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheik El Mahadi, Cairo (w/c on paper) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The Old King Cole Bar at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 1906 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380659 The Old King Cole Bar at the Hotel Knickerbocker, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Gallery at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, from
STC425563 The Gallery at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash

Inlaid Chamber, Sizergh, Westmoreland, 1849 (w / c on paper)
STC183268 Inlaid Chamber, Sizergh, Westmoreland, 1849 (w/c on paper) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78); Private Collection; (add.info)

The White Room, Cotehele house, c. 1830-40 (colour litho)
STC119565 The White Room, Cotehele house, c.1830-40 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the inlaid chamber, Sizergh Castle, Cumbria, c. 1840 (w / c)
CJP343868 View of the inlaid chamber, Sizergh Castle, Cumbria, c.1840 (w/c) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; English, out of copyright

The Long Gallery at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, 1600, from
STC425560 The Long Gallery at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, 1600, from Architecture of the Middle Ages, published 1838 (colour litho) by Nash

Interior view of the Galerie d Apollon (photo)
XIR209525 Interior view of the Galerie d Apollon (photo) by French School, (17th century); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Design Decorated Ceiling Putti Garlands Forshortening
Artokoloro

Design Decorated Ceiling 19th century Pen watercolor
Artokoloro

Design Decorated Ceiling Statues Stucco 18th century
Artokoloro

The Civil Ceremony of the Marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise
XIR167353 The Civil Ceremony of the Marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Marie-Louise (1791-1847) in the Great Hall of the Chateau de Saint-Cloud

Drawing Room of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1798-1860) 1850s (w / c on paper)
BAL205310 Drawing Room of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (1798-1860) 1850s (w/c on paper) by Hau, Eduard (1807-70); Peterhof Palace, Petrodvorets, St

Decorated ceiling in Holy Trinity Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the country, built between 1935 and 1942, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa

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"The Beauty Above: A Glimpse into the Decorated Ceilings of Historic Homes" Step into The Long Gallery at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, and be transported back in time. As you crane your neck to admire the intricate patterns adorning the ceiling, it's hard not to marvel at the craftsmanship that went into creating such a masterpiece. This black and white photo from The English Country House captures the grandeur perfectly. Moving westward within this magnificent hall, another breathtaking sight awaits. The ceiling at the west end of The Long Gallery is a true testament to architectural brilliance. Its ornate designs seem to dance across the surface, captivating visitors with their elegance and charm. Venturing further north to Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, we find ourselves standing inside The Chapel. Looking eastwards, our eyes are drawn upwards towards an awe-inspiring ceiling that exudes divine beauty. Jeremy Musson's black and white photograph from his book "The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh" transports us back in time as we witness this heavenly spectacle. Hampton Court beckons us next with its enchanting Chamber adorned with medieval charm. From "Architecture of the Middle Ages, " we catch a glimpse of this regal space where history comes alive through every intricately carved detail on its majestic ceiling. Traveling south to Wakehurst Place in Surrey circa 1600, we stumble upon a scene straight out of medieval times - a family supper beneath an exquisite decorated ceiling. This snapshot from 'Bat game in Grand Hall' takes us back centuries as we imagine ourselves partaking in this lively gathering surrounded by opulent artistry above. Parham Park welcomes us next with its Grand Hall playing host to an exhilarating bat game during Elizabethan times. Another glimpse into history captured through 'Bat game in Grand Hall, ' showcasing both entertainment and artistic splendor overhead.