Ceiling Collection (page 14)

View of the interior of the Saint Stephen Walbrook church in London, 1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the interior of the Saint Stephen Walbrook church in London, 1753

Ceiling of Astley's Theatre, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Ceiling of Astley's Theatre, 1858. Refurbished building in London. This theatre, on its reopening, has presented new attractions which deserve express notice

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751. Creator: Nathaniel Parr
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens, 1751

View of the interior of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, 1753. Creator: Johann Michael Muller
View of the interior of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, 1753

View of the interior of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, 1753. Creator: Johann Michael Muller
View of the interior of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London, 1753

Design for a ceiling with the marriage of Jupiter and Juno, c. 1748-c. 1795. Creator: Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot
Design for a ceiling with the marriage of Jupiter and Juno, c. 1748-c. 1795

The Westernmost Bays of the South Aisle of the Mariakerk in Utrecht, c.1640-c.1645. Creator: Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The Westernmost Bays of the South Aisle of the Mariakerk in Utrecht, c.1640-c.1645

The Chapel Royal, Palermo, 1860. Creator: Macquaid
The Chapel Royal, Palermo, 1860. Interior of...the splendid Capilla Reale...which may be said to unite three styles together - the Greek, Romanesque, and Saracenic

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

Ceiling painting, c.1666-c.1695. Creator: Theodor Cornelisz. van der Schuer
Ceiling painting, c.1666-c.1695

Aurora, c.1690-c.1710. Creator: Johannes Voorhout
Aurora, c.1690-c.1710

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

Georgian Hotel, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: William H. Jackson
Georgian Hotel, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

View of interior of a Roman structure, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of interior of a Roman structure, 1745-1775

View of interior of a Roman structure, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of interior of a Roman structure, 1745-1775

Peasant Interior, c.1830-c.1860. Creator: James de Rijk
Peasant Interior, c.1830-c.1860

View of the Galerie des Glaces of the Versailles palace, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Galerie des Glaces of the Versailles palace, 1700-1799

Design for a ceiling painting with the Apotheosis of Aeneas, in the corners the Four Seasons, c.1720-c.1725

View of a concert hall in Venice, 1735-1805. Creator: Unknown
View of a concert hall in Venice, 1735-1805

Design for a ceiling painting with Diana and Endymion, 1726. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Design for a ceiling painting with Diana and Endymion, 1726

Allegory of Dawn, 1673-1677. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Allegory of Dawn, 1673-1677

View of the interior of the Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, 1745-1775. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Saint Martin-in-the-Fields church in London, 1745-1775

Design for a ceiling painting with Charitas and Pax, 1715-1798. Creator: Dionys van Nijmegen
Design for a ceiling painting with Charitas and Pax, 1715-1798

The Great Assembly of 1651, c.1651. Creator: Bartholomeus van Bassen
The Great Assembly of 1651, c.1651. Other Title(s): The Great Hall of the Binnenhof, The Hague, during the Great Assembly of the States-General in 1651

Colonnade giving onto a Park, 1660-1673. Creator: Barent Fabritius
Colonnade giving onto a Park, 1660-1673

View of the interior of the Temple Church in London, 1750. Creator: Anon
View of the interior of the Temple Church in London, 1750. Church built by the Knights Templar as their English headquarters, consecrated in 1185

Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, 1824. Creator: Johannes Jelgerhuis
Interior of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft, 1824

View of a room in the Romer in Frankfurt am Main with a meal for the emperor... Creator: Anon
View of a room in the Romer in Frankfurt am Main with a meal for the emperor and Electors on June 22 and August 1, 1758, 1758-1799

View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group... 1735-1805. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a group having a meal , 1735-1805

Glasgow Cathedral Restored, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W.. Glasgow Cathedral Restored, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
Glasgow Cathedral Restored, 1857. Heavy wooden galleries were introduced...constructed in such a manner as to throw their whole weight horizontally against the outer walls and columns of the choir

View of the interior of the Palace of Versailles, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the interior of the Palace of Versailles, 1700-1799

The Choir of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary, Carlisle, restored, 1857. Creator: J. & A.W
The Choir of the Cathedral Church of St. Mary, Carlisle, restored, 1857. View of the choir looking east...The most ancient portions of the Cathedral itself are those parts erected in the eleventh

Hall of Childrey Down Manor-house, Berks. 1857. Creator: Unknown
Hall of Childrey Down Manor-house, Berks. 1857. Interior of...the remains of an eminent manor-house, belonging to the manor of Rampanes...in its last stage of occupation - engraved from a sketch

Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem, c.1860-c.1891. Creator: Johannes Bosboom
Interior of the Church of St Bavo in Haarlem, c.1860-c.1891

Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Committee-room, House of Commons, 1857. Interior of the Palace of Westminster, London. It would be difficult to point to any edifice, ancient or modern

Festive Gathering and Figures from a Commedia dell'Arte in a Gallery, 1634. Creator: Monogrammist DB
Festive Gathering and Figures from a Commedia dell'Arte in a Gallery, 1634

Ceiling painting of Diana and her companions, c.1676-c.1682. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Ceiling painting of Diana and her companions, c.1676-c.1682. De Lairesse painted this five-part ceiling decoration for the Great Hall of Soestdijk Palace, used by William III as his hunting lodge

Ceiling painting of mythological figures, c.1676-c.1682. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Ceiling painting of mythological figures, c.1676-c.1682. Lower left quarter of a circular ceiling painting depicting Diana and her companions in the central section

Ceiling painting with Diana and her companions, c.1676-c.1682. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Ceiling painting with Diana and her companions, c.1676-c.1682. Other Title(s): Five-part Ceiling Decoration for the Great Hall of Soestdijk Palace

The wooden spiral staircase in the Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland, in Maassluis, 1901. Creator: Jan Striening
The wooden spiral staircase in the Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland, in Maassluis, 1901

Dining room, Hotel Latham, New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Dining room, Hotel Latham, New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915

Library of Congress, South Hall, entrance pavilion, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Library of Congress, South Hall, entrance pavilion, c1900

Interior of the Gothic Hall, Kneuterdijk Palace, The Hague, 1846. Creator: Augustus Wijnantz
Interior of the Gothic Hall, Kneuterdijk Palace, The Hague, 1846. With the painting collection of Willem II

The Music hall, Manhanset House, Shelter Island, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
The Music hall, Manhanset House, Shelter Island, N.Y. between 1900 and 1905

The Doge and Grand Council in Sala del Maggior Consiglio, 1761-1765. Creator: Canaletto
The Doge and Grand Council in Sala del Maggior Consiglio, 1761-1765

Marble stair, foyer, Murray Hill Hotel, New York, N.Y, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Marble stair, foyer, Murray Hill Hotel, New York, N.Y, between 1905 and 1915

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Captivating Ceilings from Around the World From the enchanting tales of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to the breathtaking masterpieces in Trinity College's Long Room, ceilings have long been an overlooked canvas for artistic expression. Journey with us as we explore some of the most remarkable ceilings across different continents. In Rome, Italy, lies a true marvel - the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Painted by Michelangelo himself, this iconic masterpiece depicts biblical scenes that seem to come alive before your eyes. The vibrant colors and intricate details make it a sight that leaves visitors in awe. Venturing north to England, Kings Cross Station boasts a stunning ceiling adorned with ornate designs and delicate arches. As travelers pass through this architectural gem they can greeted by its grandeur and reminded of its historical significance. Meanwhile, at Kings College Chapel in Cambridge, England, one can gaze upon a celestial wonderland painted on its vaulted ceiling. Winged heads of 80 Ethiopian cherubs create an ethereal atmosphere that transports visitors into another realm entirely. Across Europe in Dublin's Trinity College Library stands another magnificent example - The Long Room. Its wooden barrel-vaulted ceiling stretches endlessly above rows upon rows of ancient books. This hallowed space is steeped in knowledge and whispers stories from centuries past. Delving further eastward brings us to Moscow's Komsomolskaya Metro Station where commuters are treated not only to efficient transportation but also to an extraordinary visual experience. Intricate mosaics adorn every inch of its arched ceiling, showcasing Russia's rich history and cultural heritage. Traveling even farther east leads us to Shiraz in Iran where we find ourselves beneath the captivating Tomb of Hafez. This intricately designed Islamic architecture features a mesmerizing dome-shaped ceiling that pays homage to Iran's most celebrated poet while creating an atmosphere conducive for reflection and contemplation. Lastly, we visit Eltham Palace, a unique fusion of medieval and Art Deco styles in London.