Flying Buttresses Collection

The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city, by T. H. Watson, 1862. The "Design for an Exchange"...is in the Italian Gothic style of the thirteenth

Dr King preaching at Old St Pauls before James I (1603-25) 1616 (oil on panel)
SOA235453 Dr King preaching at Old St Pauls before James I (1603-25) 1616 (oil on panel) by Gipkyn, John (fl.1594-1629); Society of Antiquaries of London

Old St Paul s, 1616 (oil on panel)
SOA235452 Old St Paul s, 1616 (oil on panel) by Gipkyn, John (fl.1594-1629); 113x87.6 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London

La Fontaine du square de l'Archeveche; Derriere Notre-Dame, 1847, printed 1965. Creator: Hippolyte Bayard
La Fontaine du square de l'Archeveche; Derriere Notre-Dame, 1847, printed 1965. [Fountain of the Virgin in Square Jean XXIII, Paris, made in 1843-1845 by Alphonse Vigoureux]

View from the Left Bank of the Seine to the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame
TRV230421 View from the Left Bank of the Seine to the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame, from Topographia Galliae by Martin Zeiller

East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo)
MAE170057 East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo) by French School; Paris, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

St Georges Chapel, Windsor, and the entrance to the Singing Mens Cloister, c
XYC288941 St Georges Chapel, Windsor, and the entrance to the Singing Mens Cloister, c.1768 (gouache on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 38.1x54.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo)
MAE172526 East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo) by French School; Paris, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

View of the chevet of the Abbey, 1450-1521 (photo)
XIR186266 View of the chevet of the Abbey, 1450-1521 (photo) by French School; Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France; (add.info)

Norwich Cathedral, South East
LLM455664 Norwich Cathedral, South East by Parsons, Arthur Wilde (1854-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwich Cathedral, South East)

Roslyn Chapel, view of buttresses and pinnacles at the north east corner
FEH332951 Roslyn Chapel, view of buttresses and pinnacles at the north east corner, engraved by William Woolnoth, 1810 (engraving) by Gandy

View of Coutances Cathedral from the east (photo)
MAE172195 View of Coutances Cathedral from the east (photo) by French School, (13th century); Coutances, Normandy, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

View of the munster from the south-east (photo)
MAE175203 View of the munster from the south-east (photo) by German School; Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany; (add.info.: built in four distinct architectural phases between c.1170)

Ms Fr 19093 f. 32v Section of the wall and arch of the absidial chapels of Reims Cathedral
XIR161030 Ms Fr 19093 f.32v Section of the wall and arch of the absidial chapels of Reims Cathedral (facsimile copy) (pen & ink on paper) by Villard de Honnecourt (fl.1190-1235)

St. Oven, Rouen. 1856 (albumen silver print)
3432809 St. Oven, Rouen. 1856 (albumen silver print) by Capel-Cure, Alfred (1826-96); 26.5A--20.7 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; English, out of copyright

Westminster Abbey, pub. 1852 (colour litho)
GHL8763 Westminster Abbey, pub. 1852 (colour litho) by Walker, Edmund (fl.1836-d.1882) (after); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

View of the north end (photo)
XIR254906 View of the north end (photo) by Netherlandish School, (12th century); Cathedrale de Notre-Dame, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info)

The East Prospect of the Abbey of St. Peter and the Parish Church of St
STC70172 The East Prospect of the Abbey of St. Peter and the Parish Church of St. Margaret, Westminster, engraved by B. Cole (fl.1748-75) (engraving) by English School

Flying Buttresses, Milan Cathedral (b / w photo)
5213750 Flying Buttresses, Milan Cathedral (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Buttresses, Milan Cathedral)

West front of Kings College, Aberdeen as it was in the 19th century
KW387021 West front of Kings College, Aberdeen as it was in the 19th century, showing the chapels crown tower, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

View of Chartres Cathedral, from the south-east, begun 1194 (photo)
MAE170501 View of Chartres Cathedral, from the south-east, begun 1194 (photo) by French School; Chartres, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

View of Chartres Cathedral, from the south-east, begun 1194 (photo)
XIR54950 View of Chartres Cathedral, from the south-east, begun 1194 (photo) by French School; Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

St. Just Cathedral from the south, begun 1272 (photo)
MAE170062 St. Just Cathedral from the south, begun 1272 (photo) by French School, (13th century); Narbonne, Aude, France; (add.info)

Paris, cathedrale Notre-Dame, les arcs-boutants, ca. 1851. Creator: Henri Le Secq
Paris, cathedrale Notre-Dame, les arcs-boutants, ca. 1851

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, gothic architecture, gargoyles

View of the nave of St. Etienne Cathedral, built 1200-60 (photo)
XIR241593 View of the nave of St. Etienne Cathedral, built 1200-60 (photo) by French School, (13th century); Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

Various views inside city Street flying-buttresses
Various views inside the city Street with flying-buttresses 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland; Exterior Of Cathedral With Flying Buttress

Bristol Castle, after James Millerds map of Bristol from 1673, from A Short
KW387014 Bristol Castle, after James Millerds map of Bristol from 1673, from A Short History of the English People by J. R

Old St. Pauls from the south-west, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil
KW330059 Old St. Pauls from the south-west, from London Pictures: Drawn with Pen and Pencil, by Rev. Richard Lovett, published 1890 (litho) by English School

Notre Dame, Paris (w / c on paper)
XYC172884 Notre Dame, Paris (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); 15.9x21.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral, Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, September

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Flying buttresses are architectural marvels that have stood the test of time, supporting and enhancing some of the most iconic structures in history. From Dr King preaching at Old St Paul's before James I in 1616 to the stunning view from the Left Bank of the Seine to Notre Dame, these magnificent structures have captivated our imaginations for centuries. In Hippolyte Bayard's "La Fontaine du square de l'Archeveche; Derriere Notre-Dame, " we catch a glimpse of Parisian life as it once was, with the majestic flying buttresses of Notre Dame towering above. These graceful arches not only provided structural support but also added an ethereal beauty to this timeless masterpiece. The East end of Notre Dame, built between 1163 and 1345, showcases the intricate craftsmanship involved in constructing such grandeur. The flying buttresses seem to defy gravity as they elegantly curve towards heaven, creating a harmonious balance between strength and grace. St George's Chapel in Windsor boasts its own unique interpretation of flying buttresses. As we enter through the Singing Men's Cloister, we are greeted by these architectural wonders that guide our gaze towards celestial heights. Their presence reminds us that even within sacred spaces, artistry can flourish alongside faith. Moving beyond France, Coutances Cathedral presents a breathtaking view from its east side. The flying buttresses here create a symphony of stone and light as they embrace each other with delicate precision. This fusion exemplifies how architecture can be both functional and visually striking. Norwich Cathedral stands proudly with its South East facing flying buttress design. These external supports not only bear immense weight but also add an airiness to this Gothic masterpiece. They remind us that true strength lies not just in physicality but also in adaptability and innovation. Roslyn Chapel takes us on another journey through time as we explore its north-east corner adorned with intricately carved buttresses and pinnacles.