Antique Framed Architectural Drawing Peterborough Cathedral & Hemel Hempstead

Description:
An original pencil and ink drawing, with sepia highlights, presenting an architectural study of medieval ribbed vaulting and ecclesiastical design. The sheet includes:
• A detailed interior perspective of Peterborough Cathedral’s south aisle, showing ribbed vaulting.
• A diagram explaining the structure of the early ribbed vault, with handwritten notes on its construction and strength.
• An exterior elevation of Hemel Hempstead Church, Hertfordshire, finely rendered with warm brown shading.
• A floor plan sketch of the church.
This piece demonstrates both technical understanding and artistic skill, serving as an academic architectural study of medieval English church design. The combination of perspectives, structural diagrams, and explanatory text makes it an appealing work for collectors of architectural drawings, ecclesiastical history enthusiasts, and those with an interest in Gothic and Romanesque architecture.
Presented in a simple black frame, ready to display.
Size : 30x35 cm