The Prentice Pillar, Rosslyn Chapel

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

11701

Title

The Prentice Pillar, Rosslyn Chapel

Description

The interior of Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Mid Lothian. The image shows the intricate organic carving that covers the church and the scene is lit by light from a leaded tracery window. In the centre stands the Apprentice Pillar with its spiral carving and behind it are railings with a floral design. To the right of the pillar, steps lead down to the crypt.

Artist / maker

Begbie, Thomas

Date

1887

Size

8.3 x 17.1 cm

Type

Glass negative

Location

City Art Centre

Copyright

The Cavaye Collection of Thomas Begbie Prints ; The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries

This is a glass negative from the Thomas Begbie Cavaye Collection which is held by City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries.

St Matthew's Chapel, also known as Rosslyn Chapel is located just outside the village of Roslin, roughly 7 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. It was established in the mid 15th century by Sir William St Clair, Prince of Orkney. Sir William St Clair died before the project could be completed, and what exists now is a fraction of the original cruciform plan. The chapel draws many visitors, and is famous for its ornately carved interior and its association with the Knights Templar, a mediaeval Christian military order which has recently been the subject of some popular fascination.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Columns

Architecture > Architectural features > Railings

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Places > Scotland > Midlothian

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

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