Fan Vaulting Collection

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds. Grand Theatre

Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, late 14th century. The elaborate fan vaulting, the earliest example in Britain, is clearly visible

Interior of cloisters with fan vaulting, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, 1864. Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling with ornate stained glass windows

Design for the Decoration of the Drawing Room at Eastnor Castle, Hertfordshire, ca. 1850

Europe, United Kingdom, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Leeds Grand Theatre

Ceiling detail, Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Daylight is admitted by four windows from Old Palace-yard front...The floor is all of encaustic tiles

The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance-hall, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - Entrance-hall, 1857. The entrance-hall has its fireplace, and large five-light window enriched with armorial bearings

The New Houses of Parliament: The Peers Staircase, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament: The Peers Staircase, 1857. This is an elegant approach to the Upper House, having two flights of steps...The ceiling is divided into nine parts, supported by four piers

View of the Nave and Choir of the Sint-Cunerakerk, Rhenen, Looking East, 1644. Creator: Pieter Jansz Saenredam
View of the Nave and Choir of the Sint-Cunerakerk, Rhenen, Looking East, 1644. The Cunerakerk (church of St Cunera) has stored the relics of Saint Cunera since the 8th century

Entrance Hall, Christchurch, Oxford, 1869. Creator: George Pyne
Entrance Hall, Christchurch, Oxford, 1869

View in Fisheye perspective of a Hall with Columns and Cross Rib Vaulting, ca. 1610-20

The Ceiling of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor (photo)
BAL51388 The Ceiling of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor (photo) by English School, (15th century); St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, UK; English, out of copyright

Henry the Seventh Chapel, plate 8 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J
STC92138 Henry the Seventh Chapel, plate 8 from Westminster Abbey, engraved by J. Bluck (fl.1791-1831) pub. by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834) 1811 (aquatint) by Mackenzie

Interior of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences
STC133520 Interior of St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, from Royal Residences, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.1785), pub

View of the Cloisters, c. 1355 (photo)
XCF274329 View of the Cloisters, c.1355 (photo) by English School, (14th century); Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

View of the Cloisters, c. 1355 (photo)
XCF274308 View of the Cloisters, c.1355 (photo) by English School, (14th century); Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Interior of Kings College Chapel, 1843 (w / c and bodycolour over pencil on paper)
FIT167250 Interior of Kings College Chapel, 1843 (w/c and bodycolour over pencil on paper) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 27.4x21.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The choir screen, interior of Chartres Cathedral, France (colour litho)
3622027 The choir screen, interior of Chartres Cathedral, France (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The choir screen, interior of Chartres Cathedral)

Interior view of chapel showing organ, c. 1461 (photo)
JB24276 Interior view of chapel showing organ, c. 1461 (photo) by English School, (15th century); Kings College Chapel, Cambridge, UK; eJohn Bethell; English, out of copyright

The Conservatory, Carlton House, from The History of the Royal Residences
STC201067 The Conservatory, Carlton House, from The History of the Royal Residences by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843) engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.1785) published 1819 (colour litho) by Wild

The kitchen at Burghley, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The kitchen at Burghley, 1844. Interior showing the great kitchens at Burghley House, near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 16th century

Curious staircase, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Curious staircase, 1844. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were the guests of the Marquis of Exeter, at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The house was built in the 16th century

The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The kitchen of Lincolns Inn New Buildings, 1845. Interior at Lincolns Inn, one of the Inns of Court at Holborn in London. The new complex was designed by Philip Hardwick

The Divinity School, Oxford, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Divinity School, Oxford, 1844. In the Divinity School, was read, by Robert Wheeler Bush, M.A. scholar of Worcester College, the Theological Essay, for which the prize was awarded

Design for Ceiling with Two Portraits and Fan Supports at Corners, 19th century

La Halle aux Bles, Interior View, ca. 1810. Creator
La Halle aux Bles, Interior View, ca. 1810

The Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral, 1898. Great Cloister of Gloucester Cathedral with fan vaults, designed between 1351 and 1377 by Thomas de Canterbury

Chapel of Notre Dame of the Immaculate Conception, Nantes, France, late 19th century. Interior view of the church which was dates from 1470

Architectural drawing: view of organ screen and antichapel, 1833-1834, (1906). Creator: AWN Pugin
Architectural drawing: view of organ screen and antichapel, 1833-1834, (1906). Drawing by Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, from the book of designs for a college made in 1833-34

St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1910. Creator: Unknown
St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1910. The well in the floor through which the remains of his late majesty will be lowered. The interior of St Georges Chapel showing the burial place of King Edward VII

Entrance to King Henry VII.s Chapel, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Entrance to King Henry VII.s Chapel, (1881). The Henry VII Lady Chapel, at Westminster Abbey in London, was begun by King Henry VII in 1503 and completed in 1516, nearly six years after his death

The Crypt of Gerards Hall, 1897. Creator: Unknown
The Crypt of Gerards Hall, 1897. Fan-vaulted ceiling under Gerards Hall in Basing Lane, City of London. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury

The Church of St. Faith, The Crypt of Old St. Pauls, from a view by Hollar, (1897)
The Church of St. Faith, The Crypt of Old St. Paul s, from a view by Hollar, (1897). St Faiths was a parish church attached to the old St Pauls Cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire of London of

Fan Vaulting, (1931). Artist: Charles Henry Bourne Quennell
Fan Vaulting, (1931). Perpendicular architectural style, Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey in London. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in two parts of which this is

Cloisters, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire. The cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral date from the 14th century. The elaborate fan vaulting, the earliest example in Britain, is clearly visible

Cloister of Gloucester Cathedral. The elaborate fan vaulting, the earliest example in Britain, is clearly visible

The staircase of the Hotel de Bourgogne, Paris, 1882-1884. The Hotel de Bourgogne was the Paris residence of the Dukes of Burgundy until the 16th century

St Faiths Church in the crypt of old St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1657 (1892). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar
St Faiths Church in the crypt of old St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1657 (1892). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume I

Proscholium to the Divinity School, Oxford, 1836. Artist: John Le Keux
Proscholium to the Divinity School, Oxford, 1836. Part of Oxford University, the Divinity School was built between 1427 and 1483

Staircase to the Hall, Christ Church, Oxford University, 1833. Artist: John Le Keux
Staircase to the Hall, Christ Church, Oxford University, 1833

The Divinity School, Oxford, 1837. Artist: John Le Keux
The Divinity School, Oxford, 1837. Part of Oxford University, the Divinity School was built between 1427 and 1483. A fine example of Perpendicular style architecture

Interior, Oxford University, c18th century, (1870). An engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Fan Vaulting in Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Fan Vaulting in Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England, 20th century. Canterbury Cathedral is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England

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The cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral

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Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters have wonderful fan vaulted ceilings dating from the 14th Century

Kings College Chapel from Cantabrigia Illustrata c. 1690 (engraving)
XJF862975 Kings College Chapel from " Cantabrigia Illustrata" c.1690 (engraving) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Discover the Magnificent Fan Vaulting of Europe: From Leeds to Windsor Castle" Embark on a journey through the exquisite fan vaulting found across Europe, particularly in England's West Yorkshire and Gloucester. One cannot miss the breathtaking interior of cloisters adorned with fan vaulting at Gloucester Cathedral, dating back to the late 14th century. The intricate design showcases the mastery of craftsmen from that era. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves in Leeds, specifically at the iconic Leeds Grand Theatre. This architectural gem boasts fan vaulting that transports visitors to another world as they marvel at its beauty. Meanwhile, Eastnor Castle in Hertfordshire presents us with a glimpse into Victorian-era elegance through its stunning drawing room decoration featuring delicate fan vaulting designs circa 1850. Cambridge also takes center stage when it comes to this remarkable architectural feature. Kings College Chapel impresses with its majestic fan vaulted ceiling from 1864, leaving spectators awestruck by its grandeur and precision. Peterborough Cathedral further adds to this rich tapestry with an intricately detailed ceiling showcasing mesmerizing fan vault patterns. The allure of history continues as we delve into artistry from centuries past. A captivating view captured around 1610-20 reveals a hall boasting columns and cross rib vaulting seen through a fisheye perspective—a true testament to human ingenuity and creativity during that period. No exploration would be complete without visiting St. Georges Chapel within Windsor Castle—the epitome of regal splendor—where one can gaze upon its magnificent ceiling adorned with splendid fan vaults fit for royalty. Similarly, Henry VII's Chapel within Westminster Abbey enchants viewers as plate eight showcases an engraved depiction capturing every detail meticulously crafted by skilled hands. Finally, our journey concludes where it began—at St George's Chapel—this time exploring its interior through Royal Residences' lens—an experience that leaves no doubt about why these fan vaults continue to captivate and inspire generations.