Elgin Cathedral Chapter House

DESCRIPTION: This 19th-century architectural engraving depicts the interior of the chapter house at Elgin Cathedral in Moray, Scotland, drawn by Robert William Billings and engraved by J. Godfrey.  Artwork Details Subject: The Chapter House of Elgin Cathedral (known as the "Lantern of the North") Artist: Robert William Billings (1813–1874), renowned for his meticulous delineations of Scottish ecclesiastical and baronial antiquities Engraver: J. Godfrey  Architectural Features Central Pier: A slender, clustered central pillar from which the Gothic ribbed vaulting radiates. Vaulting: Early English / Decorated Gothic stone rib-vaulting supporting the chapter house ceiling. Tracery: Pointed lancet windows with delicate geometric and embrasure tracery filtering light into the chamber. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 22.5 x 29.5 CREATORS: J Godfrey after R W Billings PUBLICATION: The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons DATE: mid C19th COMMENTS: Very good condition with patina of age with water stain to blh corner SUBJECT: Architectural;Places PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.