Landscape, Nature and Architecture
Technological improvements enabled Prince Albert to collect photographs of places that were significant to him
Interior of Roslin Chapel
c. 1860Albumen print | 7.5 x 7.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2320133
Rosslyn Chapel was built as a Catholic Collegiate church by William Sinclair, the 1st Earl of Caithness in 1456. It is now open for public worship as a member of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The 'Prentice Pillar' or 'Apprentice Pillar' is a feature of the rich stone carving inside the Chapel and was often photographed by George Washington Wilson.
Creator(s)
George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)
7.5 x 7.3 cm (image)
17.2 x 13.0 cm (mount)
From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Albert, Prince Consort, between 1860 and 1861
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Midlothian [Scotland]
- Rosslyn Castle [Midlothian]
- Midlothian [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Christian church architecture
- Chapels
- Christian church architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Architecture
- Places