Ely Alley
by Jean Noren
Title
Ely Alley
Artist
Jean Noren
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Photograph - Photograph
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A look down the ceiling of the nave in the spectacular Ely cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England.
The Nave architecture is Norman, with its distinctive round arches. The term 'nave' comes from the Latin navis, meaning 'ship'. The medieval Church used to think of itself as the vessel in which the faithful could journey safely to God, and Ely Cathedral is known as the 'Ship of the Fens'.
Ely is the fourth longest of the English cathedrals at 537 feet. The Cathedral was built in a small remote settlement which was a typical place to build monasteries. The small town of Ely grew up around the settlement. The cathedral's size ad beauty were thought to reflect the power of the Norman conquerors, the wealth and prestige of the monastic community and the glory of God.
The nave ceiling was installed as part of the Victorian restoration. It was done by two artists. Henry LeStrange painted the first six panals and Thomas Parry the last six. Apparently a change of style can be noted but it was too distant for me to perceive. The panels tell the story of the ancestry of Jesus, from Adam, to Mary with people in between.
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October 11th, 2017
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