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Roundels Collection

"Exploring the Beauty of Roundels: A Glimpse into Art and History" Roundels, a captivating artistic element that has adorned various settings throughout history

Background imageRoundels Collection: Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome

Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome
Life revue by Maurice Cowan & Fred Rome; music Frederick Chappelle. First produced Hippodrome, Portsmouth, 3th May and London Palladium 30th August 1926

Background imageRoundels Collection: Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object)

Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object)
542944 Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object); (add.info.: Liturgical book with text for celebration of Mass through the year)

Background imageRoundels Collection: 1969 Amsterdam Motor Show

1969 Amsterdam Motor Show
FEBRUARY 12: A lineup of General Motors competition coupes during the Amsterdam Motor Show on February 12, 1969. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Haet ende Nijd and De Vijf Koppen (The Five Heads) roundels on the Zwanengracht in... 1825-1899

Haet ende Nijd and De Vijf Koppen (The Five Heads) roundels on the Zwanengracht in... 1825-1899
Haet ende Nijd and De Vijf Koppen (The Five Heads) roundels on the Zwanengracht in Maastricht, 1825-1899

Background imageRoundels Collection: La mort de Brindejonc des Moulinais; le monocoque de Brindejonc des Moulinais, 1916

La mort de Brindejonc des Moulinais; le monocoque de Brindejonc des Moulinais, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La mort de Brindejonc des Moulinais; le monocoque de Brindejonc des Moulinais, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageRoundels Collection: English Electric Canberra B-6

English Electric Canberra B-6
RAF English Electric Canberra B-6S flying in formation over Fields. Wj778, Wt371= RAF 139 Squadron; Wj771, Wj780= RAF 109 Squadron. All Were Binbrook Based Date: 1956

Background imageRoundels Collection: The drawing room, Nuthall Temple, Nottinghamshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley

The drawing room, Nuthall Temple, Nottinghamshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311814 The drawing room, Nuthall Temple, Nottinghamshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRoundels Collection: The centre of the Saloon ceiling at Nostell Priory, Yorkshire

The centre of the Saloon ceiling at Nostell Priory, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam
CLF289881 The centre of the Saloon ceiling at Nostell Priory, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRoundels Collection: Desk and escritoire, 1865-67 (pine, mahogany, ceramic & brass) (see also 5942439)

Desk and escritoire, 1865-67 (pine, mahogany, ceramic & brass) (see also 5942439)
3711008 Desk and escritoire, 1865-67 (pine, mahogany, ceramic & brass) (see also 5942439) by Burges, William (1827-81); height: 258 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageRoundels Collection: Westland Wapiti Flying Squadron 601, 1931 (gouache on paper)

Westland Wapiti Flying Squadron 601, 1931 (gouache on paper)
2648913 Westland Wapiti Flying Squadron 601, 1931 (gouache on paper) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); 35.5x48.2 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageRoundels Collection: Imperial presentation charger marked Sazikov with the Imperial warrant, St

Imperial presentation charger marked Sazikov with the Imperial warrant, St
CH465365 Imperial presentation charger marked Sazikov with the Imperial warrant, St. Petersburg, 1882 (parcel-gilt silver & enamel) by Russian School (19th century); diam

Background imageRoundels Collection: Drawing Room Window with Netherlandish Roundel, c. 1844 (stained glass)

Drawing Room Window with Netherlandish Roundel, c. 1844 (stained glass)
3475341 Drawing Room Window with Netherlandish Roundel, c.1844 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); The Grange, Ramsgate, Kent

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 6v, December, a man placing loaves in an oven, illustration from the

Ms 322 f. 6v, December, a man placing loaves in an oven, illustration from the
476957 Ms 322 f.6v, December, a man placing loaves in an oven, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 1v, February, a man taking his shoe off by the fire

Ms 322 f. 1v, February, a man taking his shoe off by the fire
476942 Ms 322 f.1v, February, a man taking his shoe off by the fire, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes

Background imageRoundels Collection: Headdress known as the Petrie Crown, Early Iron Age (bronze)

Headdress known as the Petrie Crown, Early Iron Age (bronze)
XBP390430 Headdress known as the Petrie Crown, Early Iron Age (bronze) by Iron Age, (2nd century AD); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Castle of Labour, from ;La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse

The Castle of Labour, from ;La voie de Povrete ou de Richesse
3112311 The Castle of Labour, from; La voie de Povreteou de Richesse (The Way of Poverty or of Wealth) by Jacques Bruyant

Background imageRoundels Collection: Window depicting Saint Jude, Saint Paul, Saint Andrew (stained glass)

Window depicting Saint Jude, Saint Paul, Saint Andrew (stained glass)
1278709 Window depicting Saint Jude, Saint Paul, Saint Andrew (stained glass) by French School, (14th century); St. Just Cathedral, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Window depicting Saint Jude)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Chronicle of the History of the World from Creation to Woden

Chronicle of the History of the World from Creation to Woden
486263 Chronicle of the History of the World from Creation to Woden, with a Genealogy of Edward IV (Edward IV Roll), beginning section with a portrait of Edward IV on horseback, a roundel with God

Background imageRoundels Collection: Compass rose with shipping sketches, 1784-89 (w / c on paper)

Compass rose with shipping sketches, 1784-89 (w / c on paper)
PEM199336 Compass rose with shipping sketches, 1784-89 (w/c on paper) by Bowen, Ashley (1728-1813); 24.7x24.7 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American

Background imageRoundels Collection: Tapestry-woven panel (linen & wool)

Tapestry-woven panel (linen & wool)
CZA228768 Tapestry-woven panel (linen & wool) by Coptic, (5th century); 31.5x36 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageRoundels Collection: A fine Kirman rug, 1898-99 (textile)

A fine Kirman rug, 1898-99 (textile)
CH440529 A fine Kirman rug, 1898-99 (textile) by Persian School, (19th century); 314x163 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: designed by Fursat Shirazi; woven by Abu l-Qasem; Kirmani)

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
809750 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); 142x183 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 6r, November, a man slaughtering a pig, illustration from the

Ms 322 f. 6r, November, a man slaughtering a pig, illustration from the
476956 Ms 322 f.6r, November, a man slaughtering a pig, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ceiling roundel (oil on paper)

Ceiling roundel (oil on paper)
3120460 Ceiling roundel (oil on paper) by Woodforde, Samuel (1763-1817); 25.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly after Veronese); Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
831242 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
831239 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Madonna and Child (tempera and gold on panel)

The Madonna and Child (tempera and gold on panel)
CH262794 The Madonna and Child (tempera and gold on panel) by Ceccarelli, Naddo (fl.c.1339-47); 74.9x52.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRoundels Collection: John Charles Fremonts Republican Party Poster, 1856 (colour litho)

John Charles Fremonts Republican Party Poster, 1856 (colour litho)
PNP253868 John Charles Fremonts Republican Party Poster, 1856 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Roman literature, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy

Roman literature, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438613 Roman literature, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageRoundels Collection: Lewis Psalter, opening showing calendar pages for October and November, c

Lewis Psalter, opening showing calendar pages for October and November, c
486262 Lewis Psalter, opening showing calendar pages for October and November, c.1225-50 (tempera on vellum) by Leber Group (13th century)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 2v, April, a seated man holding two flowers, illustration from the

Ms 322 f. 2v, April, a seated man holding two flowers, illustration from the
476945 Ms 322 f.2v, April, a seated man holding two flowers, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 2r, March, a man digging, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c

Ms 322 f. 2r, March, a man digging, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c
476944 Ms 322 f.2r, March, a man digging, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ceramics: designs for tiled wall schemes, from Decorative Sketches, c

Ceramics: designs for tiled wall schemes, from Decorative Sketches, c
STC420655 Ceramics: designs for tiled wall schemes, from Decorative Sketches, c.1895 (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Triumph of the Emperor Maximilian, c. 1507 (engraving)

The Triumph of the Emperor Maximilian, c. 1507 (engraving)
2962113 The Triumph of the Emperor Maximilian, c. 1507 (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aquila Imperialis; ); The Stapleton Collection; German

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
831241 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: The Drunkenness of Noah, detail from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, 1508-12 (fresco)

The Drunkenness of Noah, detail from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, 1508-12 (fresco)
3529381 The Drunkenness of Noah, detail from the Sistine Chapel ceiling, 1508-12 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari Archives

Background imageRoundels Collection: Detail of an inscription (mosaic)

Detail of an inscription (mosaic)
3469997 Detail of an inscription (mosaic) by Italian school (6th century); Basilica di Sant Eufemia, Grado, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Library Window with Netherlandish Roundel, c. 1844 (stained glass)

Library Window with Netherlandish Roundel, c. 1844 (stained glass)
3475339 Library Window with Netherlandish Roundel, c.1844 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); The Grange, Ramsgate, Kent

Background imageRoundels Collection: Bas-relief roundel of Day, c. 1815-20 (marble in giltwood frame)

Bas-relief roundel of Day, c. 1815-20 (marble in giltwood frame)
3588372 Bas-relief roundel of Day, c.1815-20 (marble in giltwood frame) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (workshop of); 45x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ceiling roundel (oil on paper)

Ceiling roundel (oil on paper)
3120466 Ceiling roundel (oil on paper) by Woodforde, Samuel (1763-1817); 25.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly after Veronese); Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British

Background imageRoundels Collection: Crucifixion and Entombment, c. 1400 (ivory)

Crucifixion and Entombment, c. 1400 (ivory)
XBP391889 Crucifixion and Entombment, c.1400 (ivory) by Flemish School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageRoundels Collection: Chalice (silver gilt & enamel)

Chalice (silver gilt & enamel)
XIR440738 Chalice (silver gilt & enamel) by Guccio di Mannaia (fl.1288-1318); San Francesco, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: Chalice; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRoundels Collection: Group of three high-relief portraits, 1804 (wax & wood)

Group of three high-relief portraits, 1804 (wax & wood)
CH430294 Group of three high-relief portraits, 1804 (wax & wood) by Percy, Samuel (1750-1820); each diam: 24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 5v, October, a man sowing, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c

Ms 322 f. 5v, October, a man sowing, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c
476954 Ms 322 f.5v, October, a man sowing, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageRoundels Collection: Ms 322 f. 3v, June, a man weeding, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c

Ms 322 f. 3v, June, a man weeding, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c
476947 Ms 322 f.3v, June, a man weeding, illustration from the De Brailes Psalter, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageRoundels Collection: Carved Stele (stone)

Carved Stele (stone)
XIR202022 Carved Stele (stone) by Celtic; Musee de la Societe Archeologique, Montpellier, France; (add.info.: Stele adorned with wheels and rafters; ); out of copyright

Background imageRoundels Collection: Marmor Homericum, 1863-65 (stone, pigments & plaster)

Marmor Homericum, 1863-65 (stone, pigments & plaster)
5857658 Marmor Homericum, 1863-65 (stone, pigments & plaster) by Triqueti, Henri Joseph Francois de, baron (1807-74); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Background imageRoundels Collection: Three button, c. 1775 (gold & micromosaic)

Three button, c. 1775 (gold & micromosaic)
3250697 Three button, c.1775 (gold & micromosaic) by Raffaelli, Giacomo (1753-1836) (workshop of); diam: 3.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: probably Rome, workshop of Giacomo Raffaelli)



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"Exploring the Beauty of Roundels: A Glimpse into Art and History" Roundels, a captivating artistic element that has adorned various settings throughout history, continue to intrigue us with their timeless charm. From Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome's masterpiece "Life, " to Giles Worsley's documentation of Nuthall Temple in Nottinghamshire, England's Lost Houses takes us on a visual journey through these enchanting circular motifs. Nostell Priory in Yorkshire showcases the grandeur at its finest. The Saloon ceiling boasts an exquisite centerpiece, capturing our attention with its intricate design and historical significance. Eileen Harris' book, The Country Houses of Robert Adam, allows us to appreciate this architectural gem through her black-and-white photographs. Moving beyond architecture, we delve into the world of furniture craftsmanship. An elegant desk and escritoire from 1865-67 exemplify how they are be incorporated into functional pieces. Crafted from pine, mahogany, ceramic, and brass elements merge seamlessly to create a harmonious blend of beauty and practicality. Artistic expressions take many forms; engravings depicting portraits of Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III transport us back in time as we admire the skillful rendering captured within each delicate line. The Westland Wapiti Flying Squadron 601 painting brings aviation enthusiasts closer to their passion by showcasing this remarkable aircraft in gouache on paper. Its inclusion reminds us that even modern creations can incorporate traditional artistry such as roundel designs. Delving further into history reveals treasures like the Imperial presentation charger marked Sazikov with the Imperial warrant—a testament to both opulence and skilled craftsmanship that once graced noble tables across Russia. Stained glass windows have long been admired for their ability to infuse light-filled spaces with vibrant colors. A drawing room window featuring a Netherlandish Roundel from c.