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The Crypt II
The Crypt,
St. Mary’s Cathedral,
Sydney, Australia.
Architects: Hennessy & Co.
Construction: Kell & Rigby
St Mary’s Cathedral was built between 1865 and 1882, with additions to the Cathedral as late as 2002.
It was re-built to replace the original Cathedral that was gutted by fire.
William Wardell was the architect who designed the Gothic Cathedral.
The main facade was based on the Notre Dame in Paris and the overall design is similar to Lincoln Cathedral in England.
The Crypt
Located below St Marys Cathedral is a magnificent sanctuary known as The Crypt.
The Crypt is the resting place of the deceased Archbishops of Sydney.
One of the features of The Crypt is the beautiful terrazzo and mosaic floors.
The quality of the workmanship is superb, and the materials are of the highest quality, producing work that would be difficult to reproduce in the modern era.
Symbolism plays an important role in the design of the intricate floor.
The floor is dominated by a huge Celtic Cross amidst a mix of complex swirls and geometric shapes.
The Melocco Bros were responsible for the elegant artwork of The Crypt’s floor.
Peter Melocco drew inspiration from The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of The Gospels.
The Story of Creation is featured, also the Virgin Mary is depicted symbolically.
The Hardman Bros designed and constructed the fine stained glass windows that adorn the walls.
The Kelly Memorial Chapel Altar features a bas relief made of marble, depicting Jesus Christ’s burial.
The ornate ceiling features some paintings of native flora.
The Polding Altar is made of fine marble, and shows scenes of Jesus’s final days.
The stained glass windows highlight the life of the Virgin Mary.
The slabs placed above the graves of former Catholic leaders are works of art with delicate inscriptions.
The Crypt II
The Crypt,
St. Mary’s Cathedral,
Sydney, Australia.
Architects: Hennessy & Co.
Construction: Kell & Rigby
St Mary’s Cathedral was built between 1865 and 1882, with additions to the Cathedral as late as 2002.
It was re-built to replace the original Cathedral that was gutted by fire.
William Wardell was the architect who designed the Gothic Cathedral.
The main facade was based on the Notre Dame in Paris and the overall design is similar to Lincoln Cathedral in England.
The Crypt
Located below St Marys Cathedral is a magnificent sanctuary known as The Crypt.
The Crypt is the resting place of the deceased Archbishops of Sydney.
One of the features of The Crypt is the beautiful terrazzo and mosaic floors.
The quality of the workmanship is superb, and the materials are of the highest quality, producing work that would be difficult to reproduce in the modern era.
Symbolism plays an important role in the design of the intricate floor.
The floor is dominated by a huge Celtic Cross amidst a mix of complex swirls and geometric shapes.
The Melocco Bros were responsible for the elegant artwork of The Crypt’s floor.
Peter Melocco drew inspiration from The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of The Gospels.
The Story of Creation is featured, also the Virgin Mary is depicted symbolically.
The Hardman Bros designed and constructed the fine stained glass windows that adorn the walls.
The Kelly Memorial Chapel Altar features a bas relief made of marble, depicting Jesus Christ’s burial.
The ornate ceiling features some paintings of native flora.
The Polding Altar is made of fine marble, and shows scenes of Jesus’s final days.
The stained glass windows highlight the life of the Virgin Mary.
The slabs placed above the graves of former Catholic leaders are works of art with delicate inscriptions.