Curator's Choice: Interior of Canterbury Cathedral, Kent
unknown artist
Founded in 597 AD, Canterbury Cathedral is one of England’s oldest and most famous structures. From Augustine, its first Archbishop, who established Christianity in England to the power struggle between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket, Canterbury Cathedral’s history is long and rich. Here, an unknown painter depicts the grand and hallowed interior of the Cathedral’s quire, streamed in light, capturing its history in action.