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Transept Collection (page 2)

The transept, a crucial architectural element found in many iconic structures throughout history, serves as a connecting point between different sections of a building

Background imageTransept Collection: Tomb of Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d Este, 1497

Tomb of Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d Este, 1497
3736095 Tomb of Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d Este, 1497 by Solari, Cristoforo (1468-1524); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageTransept Collection: The Great Exhibition trancept 1851, Illustrated London News

The Great Exhibition trancept 1851, Illustrated London News
transept, Digital Vision Vectors, 117933648

Background imageTransept Collection: Ely Cathedral: Late Afternoon Across the Transepts, c. 1891

Ely Cathedral: Late Afternoon Across the Transepts, c. 1891. Lantern slide

Background imageTransept Collection: View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)

View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo)
3469332 View of the organ, Arras Cathedral, Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, Pas, France (photo) by Ivry, Pierre Contant d (1698-1777); (add.info.: Built 1755-1834)

Background imageTransept Collection: Gian Galeazzo Visconti and sons offering the model of the Charterhouse to the Virgin Mary

Gian Galeazzo Visconti and sons offering the model of the Charterhouse to the Virgin Mary
3496307 Gian Galeazzo Visconti and sons offering the model of the Charterhouse to the Virgin Mary, 1500-1522 (fresco) by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy

Background imageTransept Collection: St Saviour s, Southwark, The Transept, looking North (engraving)

St Saviour s, Southwark, The Transept, looking North (engraving)
5213366 St Saviour s, Southwark, The Transept, looking North (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Saviour s, Southwark, The Transept, looking North)

Background imageTransept Collection: Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)

Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral (engraving)
1059839 Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discoveries at St Pauls Cathedral)

Background imageTransept Collection: Interior of the Great Crystal Palace, the Transept looking North (engraving)

Interior of the Great Crystal Palace, the Transept looking North (engraving)
1625769 Interior of the Great Crystal Palace, the Transept looking North (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Crystal Palace)

Background imageTransept Collection: The Transept from the Grand Entrance, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving)

The Transept from the Grand Entrance, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving)
611319 The Transept from the Grand Entrance, Great Exhibition, 1851 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transept from the Grand Entrance)

Background imageTransept Collection: Interior of the Great Exhibition, north transept (engraving)

Interior of the Great Exhibition, north transept (engraving)
609965 Interior of the Great Exhibition, north transept (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Great Exhibition)

Background imageTransept Collection: The Transept of the Great Exhibition, looking south (engraving)

The Transept of the Great Exhibition, looking south (engraving)
609919 The Transept of the Great Exhibition, looking south (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transept of the Great Exhibition)

Background imageTransept Collection: The Great Exhibition Building, the Transept by Night, the 'Bonfire'(engraving)

The Great Exhibition Building, the Transept by Night, the "Bonfire"(engraving)
1097117 The Great Exhibition Building, the Transept by Night, the " Bonfire" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Exhibition Building)

Background imageTransept Collection: Gloucester Cathedral, north transept (colour litho)

Gloucester Cathedral, north transept (colour litho)
966490 Gloucester Cathedral, north transept (colour litho) by Baud, Benjamin (c.1807-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gloucester Cathedral, north transept)

Background imageTransept Collection: Winchester Cathedral, view of the north transept (colour litho)

Winchester Cathedral, view of the north transept (colour litho)
966436 Winchester Cathedral, view of the north transept (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winchester Cathedral)

Background imageTransept Collection: Rochester Cathedral, north transept (colour litho)

Rochester Cathedral, north transept (colour litho)
966411 Rochester Cathedral, north transept (colour litho) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochester Cathedral, north transept)

Background imageTransept Collection: Salisbury Cathedral, view from south to north transept (colour litho)

Salisbury Cathedral, view from south to north transept (colour litho)
966386 Salisbury Cathedral, view from south to north transept (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salisbury Cathedral, view from south to north transept)

Background imageTransept Collection: The building in Hyde Park, London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)

The building in Hyde Park, London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving)
586001 The building in Hyde Park, London, for the Great Exhibition of 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The building in Hyde Park, London)

Background imageTransept Collection: Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving)

Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving)
602543 Crystal Palace; the Great Exhibition of 1851 (coloured engraving) by Burton, Charles (fl.1851-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransept Collection: Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross

Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross
STC393374 Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageTransept Collection: Vigeois, Eglise, Abside et transept (colour photo)

Vigeois, Eglise, Abside et transept (colour photo)
2804053 Vigeois, Eglise, Abside et transept (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vigeois, Eglise, Abside et transept)

Background imageTransept Collection: Cologne Cathedral, South Transept, 1854 (albumen print)

Cologne Cathedral, South Transept, 1854 (albumen print)
2971288 Cologne Cathedral, South Transept, 1854 (albumen print) by Bisson Freres Studio, (fl.1841-64); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageTransept Collection: Memorial Hall Building Site, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876

Memorial Hall Building Site, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876
2920735 Memorial Hall Building Site, Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, Philadelphia (silver albumen print) by American Photographer

Background imageTransept Collection: Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition showing the south and north transept

Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition showing the south and north transept. Date: 1852

Background imageTransept Collection: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)

St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092417 St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Judes Church, Oudtshoorn)

Background imageTransept Collection: Whitby Abbey from the North-East, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey from the North-East, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire
STC130629 Whitby Abbey from the North-East, from The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire, engraved by George Hawkins (1819-52), 1843 (colour litho) by Richardson

Background imageTransept Collection: View of the interior of the cupola, built in 1425-46 (photo)

View of the interior of the cupola, built in 1425-46 (photo)
KAB143435 View of the interior of the cupola, built in 1425-46 (photo) by Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446); San Lorenzo, Florence

Background imageTransept Collection: View of the nave, c. 1050 (photo)

View of the nave, c. 1050 (photo)
NUL245218 View of the nave, c.1050 (photo) by French School, (11th century); Church of St. Foy, Conques, France; (add.info.: church begun by Abbot Odolric; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: View of the church apse (photo)

View of the church apse (photo)
BAT201230 View of the church apse (photo) by Italian School; Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: church rebuilt beginning in 1294; ); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: Exterior view of Salisbury Cathedral, 1220-58 (photo)

Exterior view of Salisbury Cathedral, 1220-58 (photo)
MAE170585 Exterior view of Salisbury Cathedral, 1220-58 (photo) by English School, (13th century); Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK; ePaul Maeyaert; English, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: View of the choir vault (photo)

View of the choir vault (photo)
MAE171279 View of the choir vault (photo) by French School, (13th century); Rouen Cathedral, Rouen, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: Tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victor

Tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victor
BEN85411 Tomb of Dagobert I (605-39) King of the Franks, restored by Adolphe Victor Geoffrey-Dechaume (1816-92) in 1862 (photo) (for detail see 85410) by French School

Background imageTransept Collection: The Transept of the Church of the Nativity (b / w photo)

The Transept of the Church of the Nativity (b / w photo)
5993879 The Transept of the Church of the Nativity (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transept of the Church of the Nativity)

Background imageTransept Collection: Interior of a Church, 1628 (oil on panel)

Interior of a Church, 1628 (oil on panel)
5938203 Interior of a Church, 1628 (oil on panel) by Delen, Dirck van (1605-71); 36.8x58.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: Transept of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, c. 1794 (w / c over graphite with pen & black ink)

Transept of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, c. 1794 (w / c over graphite with pen & black ink)
3112226 Transept of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, c.1794 (w/c over graphite with pen & black ink on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageTransept Collection: Cherubim on wheel, detail from north rose window, c. 1223 (stained glass)

Cherubim on wheel, detail from north rose window, c. 1223 (stained glass)
PC129025 Cherubim on wheel, detail from north rose window, c.1223 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: King Hezekiah, detail from the north rose window, c. 1223 (stained glass)

King Hezekiah, detail from the north rose window, c. 1223 (stained glass)
PC129007 King Hezekiah, detail from the north rose window, c.1223 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTransept Collection: The International Exhibition of 1862: The north west transept (photo)

The International Exhibition of 1862: The north west transept (photo)
609306 The International Exhibition of 1862: The north west transept (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition of 1862)

Background imageTransept Collection: The old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park: fountain in the north transept (engraving)

The old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park: fountain in the north transept (engraving)
608196 The old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park: fountain in the north transept (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old Crystal Palace in Hyde Park)

Background imageTransept Collection: The British Department, Viewed from the Transept, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving)

The British Department, Viewed from the Transept, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving)
611305 The British Department, Viewed from the Transept, Great Exhibition, 1851 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Department)

Background imageTransept Collection: St. Canices Cathedral (sepia photo)

St. Canices Cathedral (sepia photo)
322496 St. Canices Cathedral (sepia photo) by Irish Photographer (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St. Canices Cathedral, Kilkenny, Ireland)

Background imageTransept Collection: East end of Notre Dame, 1163-1345 (photo)

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

Background imageTransept Collection: Nantua, Eglise, Clocher et transept N (colour photo)

Nantua, Eglise, Clocher et transept N (colour photo)
2803946 Nantua, Eglise, Clocher et transept N (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nantua, Eglise, Clocher et transept N)

Background imageTransept Collection: Gian Galeazzo Visconti and sons offering the model of the Charterhouse to the Virgin Mary

Gian Galeazzo Visconti and sons offering the model of the Charterhouse to the Virgin Mary
3496308 Gian Galeazzo Visconti and sons offering the model of the Charterhouse to the Virgin Mary, 1500-1522 (fresco) by Ambrogio da Fossano (Il Bergognone) (c.1460-1523); Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy

Background imageTransept Collection: Transept of St Mary Redcliffe, looking South, 1828 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Transept of St Mary Redcliffe, looking South, 1828 (w / c & pencil on paper)
2831442 Transept of St Mary Redcliffe, looking South, 1828 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Johnson, James (1803-34); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageTransept Collection: Notre Dame Cathedral, Southern Front, shewing the Rose Window of the Transept (engraving)

Notre Dame Cathedral, Southern Front, shewing the Rose Window of the Transept (engraving)
2782145 Notre Dame Cathedral, Southern Front, shewing the Rose Window of the Transept (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTransept Collection: Beauvais Cathedral, The Aisle of Transept looking North (engraving)

Beauvais Cathedral, The Aisle of Transept looking North (engraving)
2782124 Beauvais Cathedral, The Aisle of Transept looking North (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauvais Cathedral, The Aisle of Transept looking North)

Background imageTransept Collection: St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)

St Marys Church, Woodstock (b / w photo)
3092508 St Marys Church, Woodstock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, Woodstock)

Background imageTransept Collection: The International Exhibition, the Western Dome and Transept (engraving)

The International Exhibition, the Western Dome and Transept (engraving)
1620348 The International Exhibition, the Western Dome and Transept (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition)



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The transept, a crucial architectural element found in many iconic structures throughout history, serves as a connecting point between different sections of a building. From the grandeur of Westminster Abbey's transept in 1904 to the intricate details of Pietro Lorenzetti's "Entry of Christ" fresco, this architectural feature has left its mark on numerous masterpieces. One notable example is the Crystal Palace Plan, where the transept played a pivotal role in showcasing innovative designs during the Great Exhibition of 1851. Inside this magnificent structure, visitors marveled at the Crystal Palace's interior and its expansive transept that housed various exhibits from around the world. In England alone, several cathedrals boast impressive transepts. Wells Cathedral stands out with its Wells Transcept, displaying exquisite craftsmanship and stunning stained glass windows. St Albans Tower and South it also captivate with their English Gothic architecture. Chartres Cathedral in France showcases another remarkable transept that complements its overall grandeur. This medieval masterpiece features intricate sculptures and breathtaking stained glass windows that tell stories from biblical times, and are not limited to religious buildings; they can be found elsewhere too. The Strasbourg Astronomical Clock mesmerizes spectators with its astronomical displays while incorporating a unique clock mechanism within its transept design. Even Canterbury Cathedral embraces this architectural feature with its Transept of Martyrdom—a place steeped in historical significance for pilgrims visiting Kent. Similarly, Buckfast Abbey Church's South Transept offers tranquility amidst Dartmoor's scenic beauty in Devon. Whether it be through exhibitions like The Great Exhibition or timeless works by artists such as Pietro Lorenzetti or awe-inspiring cathedrals like Westminster Abbey or Chartres Cathedral—the impact of these transcepts cannot be overlooked. They serve as gateways to exploration and enlightenment for all who enter their hallowed halls.