Baroque

Alderman Abraham Blackleech monument - Gloucester cathedral

This monument is a tomb with elaborate alabaster effigies of Alderman Abraham Blackleech (d1639) and his wife Gertrude.

Baroque Sculpture

Raphael and Tobias Baroque sculpture, flourishing from the late 16th century to the early 18th century, is a vibrant and dynamic art form that emerged during the Counter-Reformation, particularly in Italy, to inspire faith and awe among the faithful. Characterized by its dramatic intensity, bold movement, and emotional depth, this style contrasts with the balanced harmony of the Renaissance.

Baroque sculpture in Florence

In Florence, Baroque sculpture emerged prominently under the patronage of the Medici family, who sought to reinforce their cultural dominance and Catholic piety during the Counter-Reformation.

Benson family Monument - Dodford, Northamptonshire

Architectural monument to commemorate members of the Benson family c1730. Probably by Smith of Warwick ⓘ.

Bishop John Gauden - Worcester Cathedral

Bust of Bishop John Gaugen (d1662), Worcester Cathedral. John Gaugen was made Bishop of Worcester in May 1662 but died in September 1662 of "stone and strangury" - a complication of kidney stones.

Bishop Martin Heton Monument - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire

Recumbent alabaster effigy of Bishop Heton (1609).

Bishop Peter Gunning Monument - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire

Semi reclining effigy of Bishop Peter Gunning (d1684).

Canon Guilain Lucas Monument - Amiens Cathedral

Monument by Nicolas Blasset ⓘ, dedicated to canon Guilain Lucas. This monument contains the Weeping Angel with one hand and elbow resting on a skull that became a popular postcard during WWI.

Cathedral Choir Screen

Above the choir screen at Chartres Cathedral are some 40 sculpted reliefs of biblical scenes, and other scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary ⓘ. The scenes were sculpted by some of the best artists in France and were commissioned at different times over a 200 year period from 1510 to 1720.