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Kirkstall Abbey Crypt, 1812 (etching & engraving)
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Kirkstall Abbey Crypt, 1812 (etching & engraving)
993094 Kirkstall Abbey Crypt, 1812 (etching & engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info.: Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c.1152. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under the auspices of Henry VIII.); eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23518128
© Leeds Museums and Galleries / Bridgeman Images
Abbey Arches Ceiling Chiaroscuro Cistercian Cows Crypt Monastery Resting Romanticism Romanticist Ruined Vault Vaulting Vaults West Yorkshire Groined Kirkstall Streaming
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This etching and engraving by Joseph Mallord William Turner transports us back to the year 1812, offering a glimpse into the hauntingly beautiful Kirkstall Abbey Crypt. Located in West Yorkshire, England, this ruined Cistercian monastery holds centuries of history within its walls. The artist skillfully captures the essence of this medieval structure with his use of chiaroscuro, creating a play between light and shadow that adds depth and mystery to the scene. The image showcases groined columns and vaults that stretch towards the heavens, evoking a sense of awe and reverence. As we explore further, our eyes are drawn to a group of cows peacefully resting amidst the ruins. This unexpected presence reminds us that nature has claimed this sacred space as its own. Turner's romanticist approach infuses an air of melancholy into the composition. The crumbling arches stand as silent witnesses to time's passage while streams of light filter through openings in the ceiling above. Each detail tells a story; each stroke brings life to these ancient stones. As we gaze upon this print from Leeds Museums and Galleries' collection at Leeds Art Gallery, we are transported not only across time but also into our own imaginations. We can almost hear whispers echoing through these vaulted halls as we contemplate both the beauty and fragility found within Kirkstall Abbey Crypt.
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