IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE

ENGLAND: EXETER CATHEDRAL
Interior; "Furnishings"



Courtesy of Dr. Ruth Dean
Minstral's Gallery
In the triforium of the nave

Second half od rhw fourteenth century, though the figures of the angels
playing musical instruments are somewhat later


The Bishop's Throne, carved ca 1312, is considered by many to be one of the finest  pieces of woodworking from the period.
It is 59 feet high

Adapted from Howard and Crossley, p 193
General View
Screen-sized version/Large"archive version"

Adapted from Howard and Crossley, p 194
Details
Screen-sized version/Large"archive version"

Adapted from Howard and Crossley, p 195
Details
Screen-sized version/Large"archive version"

 


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see more examples of that type of "furnishing"

Misericords

Tombs

 



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Last updated by:JV Date: 08/99