Central motif of the ceiling of St Bernard's Well

Category

Library Item

Item no

17742

Title

Central motif of the upper interior ceiling of St Bernard's Well

Description

An image of the circular ornamental stonework on St Bernard's Well's ceiling. At the centre of the design is a rosette which is placed within a star shape created from a lotus and papyrus motif which is then encircled by a guilloche, or twisted rope design. From this vantage point, decay and erosion of the stonework can be seen at the centre of the rosette.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2008

Type

Digital image

St Bernard's Well is situated on the Water of Leith close to Stockbridge. The current surrounding structure was designed by Alexander Naismyth and built in the 1790's. It has a domed ceiling supported by ten columns covering a statue of the goddess Hygeia. Water from the mineral spring was popular for its supposed health giving properties from the mid 18th century until the wells closure in 1940.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Ceilings

Architecture > Monuments > Statues

Places > Edinburgh areas > Water of Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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