Foliate Design Collection

Looking back towards the Great Hall from the High Saloon, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire
CLF327742 Looking back towards the Great Hall from the High Saloon, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson

Page decoration for Poems Chosen out of the Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge
KW282156 Page decoration for Poems Chosen out of the Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, published by Kelmscott Press (litho) by Morris

The Prophet Malachi, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco)
KAB243165 The Prophet Malachi, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco) by Giusto d Allamagna (fl.1451); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa

Tree Portiere tapestry, made for William Morris & Co. c. 1909
Ma54981 Tree Portiere tapestry, made for William Morris & Co. c.1909 by Dearle, John Henry (1860-1932); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Prophet Baruch, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco)
KAB243167 The Prophet Baruch, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco) by Giusto d Allamagna (fl.1451); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa

The Prophet Hosea, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco)
KAB243161 The Prophet Hosea, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco) by Giusto d Allamagna (fl.1451); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa

Tympanum rose (stained glass)
PC341100 Tympanum rose (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); St. Wulfran, Abbeville, France; (add.info.: window from dates from 16th century, glass modern; ); French, out of copyright

The Prophet Micah, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco)
KAB243166 The Prophet Micah, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco) by Giusto d Allamagna (fl.1451); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa

The Prophet Habakkuk, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco)
KAB243162 The Prophet Habakkuk, from the Loggia d Annunciazione, 1451 (fresco) by Giusto d Allamagna (fl.1451); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa

Decorative details from the Temple of Nimes, illustration from a facsimile copy of
AFC206120 Decorative details from the Temple of Nimes, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

SS. Peter and Paul and the Four Evangelists, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings
KW320818 SS. Peter and Paul and the Four Evangelists, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, by Richard Fisher, published 1879 (litho) by Italian School

Masonic seal, from The History of Freemasonry, volume II, published by Thomas C
KW277987 Masonic seal, from The History of Freemasonry, volume II, published by Thomas C. Jack, London, 1883 (litho) by English School

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"Foliate Design: A Journey through Time and Artistic Expression" Step into a world where nature intertwines with human creativity, as we explore the captivating realm of foliate design. From the grandeur of Castle Howard in North Yorkshire to the delicate pages of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry collection, this intricate art form has left its mark across centuries. Looking back towards the Great Hall from the High Saloon at Castle Howard, one cannot help but be mesmerized by the ornate foliate patterns adorning every surface. These designs, captured in a black and white photograph from Jeremy Musson's book on Sir John Vanbrugh's country houses, showcase how foliage can transform architecture into an enchanting spectacle. Turning our attention to literature, we discover page decorations that bring life to Poems Chosen out of the Works of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Each delicately crafted motif adds depth and beauty to Coleridge's verses, inviting readers into a world where words dance amidst flourishing leaves. Venturing further back in time, we encounter frescoes from 15th-century Italy. The Loggia d'Annunciazione reveals stunning depictions of prophets such as Malachi, Baruch, Hosea, Micah, and Habakkuk - their figures surrounded by lush foliage that symbolizes growth and rebirth. Intriguingly different yet equally captivating is William Morris & Co. 's Tree Portiere tapestry from 1909. This masterpiece showcases Morris' mastery in combining natural elements with intricate design techniques. The tapestry transports us into a mythical forest where trees come alive with vibrant colors and entwined branches. As our journey continues through various artistic mediums, stained glass emerges as another canvas for foliate design expression. A striking example is found within a tympanum rose window - its kaleidoscope-like pattern blending organic shapes seamlessly with vibrant hues that filter sunlight into breathtaking displays of color.