An introduction to the study of Gothic architecture (1881)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford and London, Parker and co · leaf 258
161. Henry the Sevenths ChapelTudor-flower ornament. PERPENDICULAR ORNAMENTS. 20? … in Devonshire the foliage of the capitals is peculiar,often resembling awreath of flowerstwisted round thetop of the pillar(162); and thismay probably havebeen the idea ofthe sculptors, asthe custom of de-corating churcheswith flowers atcertain seasons isa very ancient one;it is probable alsothat…
Architecture, Gothic
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