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In ribbed work the stone ribs only are supported by timber ribs during the progress of the work, any light stuff being used while filling in the spandrils. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z
The walls and spandrils are tastefully adorned with stucco work of the trellis pattern, tiling and mosaic. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z
The spandrils are coloured green and are embossed with shields and a splendid floral design. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z
Her face white, excited, peering beneath the delicate spandrils and stone roses, seemed to come as an answer. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z
He will only care less for the Ninevite ivories in the British Museum: or on the North Western, because there are old English-looking spandrils to the roof of the station at Crewe? The Seven Lamps of Architecture 2011-04-20T02:00:20.760Z
The cloisters adjoining are surrounded with a light arcade, with enrichments in the spandrils and frieze, all in terra cotta. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil"
The spandrils are beautifully adorned with stucco work of the trellis pattern. Southern Spain 2011-11-11T03:00:28.423Z
From the high altar the eye instinctively travels upwards to the spandrils in the drum of the dome where part of Correggio's grand frescoes are seen. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z
In the spandrils, or triangular spaces between the arches, are medallion bas-reliefs of glazed terra cotta showing white figures relieved against a background of bright blue. Tuscan Sculpture of the Fifteenth Century A Collection of Sixteen Pictures Reproducing Works by Donatello, the Della Robia, Mino da Fiesole, and Others, with Introduction
The handsome chancel screen removed from the hall, though large for its place, is of skilled later workmanship; especially rich are the spandrils and ornament on the inner side of the screen. Edge Hill The Battle and Battlefield
The Rezzonico palace is much quieter in design, and finer in its proportions, but even there the cherubs in the spandrils are too pronounced in their relief. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil"
The entrance to both these vaults is by a depressed Tudor arch, with plain spandrils, six feet high, the thickness of the walls about four feet. Old and New London Volume I
In the spandrils of the loggia are the medallions of infants in blue and white by Andrea della Robbia, reproductions of which hang on many a wall throughout the civilised world. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z
Three figures occupy the spandrils of the window above this and the following picture, painted merely in light and shade, two larger than life, one rather smaller. The Stones of Venice, Volume III (of 3)
They have once had an arcade of low wide arches traced on their surface, the spandrils filled with leafage, and archivolts enriched with studded chainwork and with crosses in their centres. The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3),
One of these is the spandril space, or the filling between any two arches, commonly of the shape a, Fig. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
In the spandrils were tablets surrounded by festoons, scrolls, and other enrichments. Old and New London Volume I
It rests on twenty slender columns that form a sort of arcade with trefoils and mosaic spandrils. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z
It has five ogee trefoil niches with saints within them, and a framing of late Gothic foliage, with half-lengths of angels in the spandrils. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
The ground of it is gold, the sculpture in the spandrils is not more than an inch and a half deep, rarely so much. The Stones of Venice, Volume II (of 3),
LXI.; the half of which, or the flank filling of any arch, is called a spandril. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
The circles in the spandrils are in the same oriental style as at Bayeux. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy
On either side of this recess are round-headed niches containing saints, while boys sit in the spandrils above the arch. Portuguese Architecture
The spandril spaces are filled with dragon-like monsters on a green ground. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
There is the same rustication of casings and jambs up to the height of the doors, but molded spandrils occupy the spaces each side of the round arch with its wide ornate keystone. The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia
One of the spandril decorations of Bayeux Cathedral is given in the “Seven Lamps,” Plate VII. fig. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
It is scarcely necessary to mention, that the figures of saints placed upon brackets against the spandrils of the arches, are all modern. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy
At Trofa there is a pair of tombs on each side of the chancel, round-arched, with pilasters and with heads in the spandrils, and covered with arabesques. Portuguese Architecture
The reliquary of S. Quirinus, another work of much the same period, has saints under a pointed trefoiled arcade on twisted and horizontally ringed columns, with foliage in the spandrils. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
In the Chora the arch spandrils and cornice are inlaid with scroll and geometrical designs in black, white, and coloured marbles. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture
It is little more than one of these Euston Square spandrils, with its circles foliated. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
The towers and buttresses decrease in size upwards.—An architectural peculiarity deserving of notice in this front, lies in the triangular mouldings, observable in the spandrils of the arches of the clerestory. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy
Beautiful carvings enrich the friezes everywhere, and small heads in medallions all the spandrils. Portuguese Architecture
The trefoiled heads are cut in the rail with the carved spandrils between. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
But the old wall arches of the dome-columns are still visible as arched piercings in the spandrils of the Turkish arches. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture
Free figure sculpture, as in the Chapter-house of Salisbury, and very superbly along the west front of Bourges, the best Gothic spandrils I know. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
Altogether there are six medallions besides the "Majesty," and there are also designs in the spandrils above the arch, but these are separate from the subjects of the medallions. Highways and Byways in Surrey
The front of this arch is adorned with cherubs' heads, the jambs with arabesques, and heads look out of circles in the spandrils. Portuguese Architecture
These bear a pierced pattern and projecting triangles, serving as spandrils to the trefoiled arches, which are incised on the spaces between. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
The masonry is in stripes of brick and stone courses, with radiating joints to the arched niches and a zigzag pattern in the spandrils of the first-story arches. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture
Radiated foliage, more or less referred to the centre, or to the bottom of the spandril for its origin; single figures with expanded wings often answering the same purpose. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
Other paintings in the spandrils—pictures of Soul-weighing and Punishment—belong to other theologies. Highways and Byways in Surrey
Reached by a picturesque stair on the south side, the three-centred arches each enclose two or three smaller round arches, with the224 spandrils merely pierced or sometimes cusped. Portuguese Architecture
The spandrils are filled with Gothic leafage, the bases and caps to the columns are early Renaissance, and the frieze is quite plain, with a dentilled cornice. The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia
The arches have radiating voussoirs, and the arch spandrils and the frieze under the cornice are inlaid with scroll and geometrical designs in black, white, and coloured marbles. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture
The Renaissance architects introduced spandril fillings composed of colossal human figures reclining on the sides of the arch, in precarious lassitude; but these cannot come under the head of wall veil decoration. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
They will think that smooth cheeks, wavy hair, straight noses, limbs of such or such measure, attitude, and expression, set so, constitute the Antique; that clustered pillars, cross vaulting, spandrils, and Tudor roses make Gothic. Laurus Nobilis Chapters on Art and Life
At the crossing, which is crowned by a square coffered dome, the spandrils are filled with curious winged heads, while the semi-dome of the apse is covered with narrow ribs. Portuguese Architecture
The suspension-bolts are enclosed within spandril pillars of cast iron, which give great stiffness to the superstructure.  Lives of the Engineers The Locomotive. George and Robert Stephenson
The north wall is a fine example of simple masonry in stripes of brick and stone, and with small archings and zigzag patterns in the spandrils of the arches. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture
The same principles apply to it which have been noted respecting the spandril, with one more of some importance. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
In the spandrils of the flat arch of its canopy are armorial shields. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the See of Sarum
In the tympanum is a beautiful Madonna and Child, and two round medallions with heads adorn the spandrils above the arch. Portuguese Architecture
The "préau" or court is surrounded by a double row of pointed arches, interlacing each other, and filled in with flowered spandrils and cornices, carved with the greatest delicacy and endless variety. Brittany & Its Byways
In the spandrils above the recess: two heads in medallions. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture
I may as well connect with these notes respecting the arcades of the Ducal Palace, those which refer to Plate XIV., which represents one of its spandrils. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
These are of perpendicular work, with their spandrils panelled and their cornices battlemented, as shown in the engraving. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the See of Sarum
The side sections of the screen terminate in ogee arches, elaborately cusped and crocketed, with perpendicular tracery in the spandrils. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire
The remaining portion of the roof, which had been painted white and yellow, has also been recently restored to its original character, the bosses being gilt and the spandrils painted bright blue and richly ornamented. A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents
There are several niches for statues, but no figures; and the spandrils of the window arches are relieved by quatrefoils and other ornaments. Ely Cathedral
Every spandril of the lower arcade was intended to have been occupied by an ornament resembling the one given in that plate. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
The spandrils are ornamented with very interesting carvings. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Salisbury A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the See of Sarum
The entrance to this door consists of a depressed arch, with a square head over it; the spandrils are pierced with an open quatrefoil. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire
The spandrils formed by the curve of the arch, and the base of the window, are enriched with circles, clasping shields of arms, and rosettes with other devices. A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents
The long spandrils of the groining are painted with conventional scrollwork of leaves and flowers in a style contemporaneous with the architecture. Ely Cathedral
I cannot say whether the design was ever completed, or the marbles have been since removed, but there are now only two spandrils retaining their fillings, and vestiges of them in a third. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
James I. introduced into the foliage of the spandrils the rose and thistle; but this uncalled-for emendation was summarily removed in the year 1875. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Exeter A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See
The north wall contains the remains of a trefoil-headed arcade of great beauty, the spandrils of which show richly carved foliage, the effect of which was further heightened by the application of colour. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire
There are twenty-two armorial bearings on the spandrils of the arches, beating the United States by six; but we had only room for the original thirteen, the United States and two more. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878
The spandrils of the tabernacle work is filled with diaper work and alto relievos which are supposed to represent some legendary history, most probably that of the virgin. Ely Cathedral
The pattern which occupies the other spandril is similar, except that the field b c, instead of the intersecting arcs, has only triangles of grey marble, arranged like rays, with their bases towards the centre. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
Then follows the very early Gothic, like the delightful Page 243 little spandrils in the chapter house at Salisbury, and at Westminster, familiar to all travellers. Arts and Crafts in the Middle Ages A Description of Mediaeval Workmanship in Several of the Departments of Applied Art, Together with Some Account of Special Artisans in the Early Renaissance
Its lower edge is foliated, and the spandrils are enriched with quatrefoils. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire
On the base are winged putti carrying a wreath; in the spandrils above the arch are two more. Donatello, by Lord Balcarres
The circular ornaments in the spandrils of the arches are very pleasing and of fanciful variety.' Normandy Picturesque
But the highest honour ever conferred upon the Sibyls was that which Michael Angelo bestowed when he painted them on the spandrils of the wonderful roof of the Sistine Chapel. Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood
On the market-house at Watton the spandrils of an Elizabethan doorway have been placed, taken from some old building in the town. Notes and Queries, Number 64, January 18, 1851
A depressed arch forms a canopy, in the spandrils of which are the abbot's initials R.C. and his pastoral staff. Bell's Cathedrals: The Abbey Church of Tewkesbury with some Account of the Priory Church of Deerhurst Gloucestershire
I was surprised lately at Ravenna to come across a mosaic ceiling done in the keynote of a peacock’s tail—blue, green, purple, and gold—and with four peacocks in the four spandrils Miscellanies
In the spandrils of the arches are figures of Victories, and of old in the tympanum we might have seen Theodoric on horseback. Ravenna, a Study
It is a polygon, with sides of pannelled work, each compartment occupied by a pointed arch, with tracery in the spandrils. Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 1
Painted figures of prophets stand erect within the four spandrils, and beneath, breaking the marble walls, four snow-white statues of the Evangelists fill lofty niches of gray-tinted stone. The Italians
In the spandrils of the arches between the legs are the letters R.W., Illustrated History of Furniture From the Earliest to the Present Time
She is to design eight spandrils for Machinery Hall, each one being twenty-eight by fifteen feet in size, with figures larger than life. Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.
Above in the spandrils of the arches are figures of apostles or saints. Ravenna, a Study
The capitals of the pillars in this part of the church were all gilt, and the spandrils of the arches painted with angels, now nearly effaced. Account of a Tour in Normandy, Volume 1
In the spandrils of its archway are carved the arms of Henry VIII., with the griffin and greyhound for supporters and the royal crown above. What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association
Beneath, on capital's of the supporting pillars, stand the Sibyls, each with her attendant genius, while prophets lean or crouch within the spandrils of the arches. Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts
All the spandrils of the Taj, all the angles and more important architectural details, are heightened by being inlaid with precious stones such as agates, bloodstones, jaspers and the like. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28
Wreathed medallions in the spandrils give us Mary warned, Mary visited, Mary homing to her Son, Mary crowned; what would they do without their Bona Dea in Tuscany? Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett
Here is a rude sketch of its use of the crocket in the spandrils of its external tracery, and here are the waves of the Greek sea round the son of Poseidon. Val d'Arno
Beneath these, seated on the spandrils, are alternate prophets and sibyls, twelve in all, attesting to the future deliverance and judgment of the world by Christ. Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts
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