York Minster Paintings
York Minster Paintings by Janice Lyall, Myndblue Gallery
Paintings of York Minster by artist Janice Lyall.
Brief History of York Minster
The impressive, gothic building (the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe) was designed to be full of light and colour with a culture of Remembrance, Celebration and Prayer. The path from the Great West Doors through to the East echoes the story of Salvation. The vast, high space entices the visitor to look upwards, thus lifting the eyes in hope and wonderment and the expectation of better things to come.
​
York Minster's official name is 'Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York'. 'Minster' is the Anglo Saxon name for a missionary church. Even though it is an Anglican Cathedral, consecrated in 1472AD, it's origins as a place of worship date from Roman Times.​
The exterior of the building is designed to impress and also to raise heads of any passer-by. Close up, there are numerous gargoyles and statues to gaze at. Further away, travellers can see vast amounts of intricate spires.
It is difficult to travel to York and walk along the delightful, cobbled streets without attention being swayed towards York Minster. Try it!
 York Minster towering over the chimney potsWhen viewing York City from outside the wall, it may seem that York Minster stands on a hill, as it towers over the chimney pots. It doesn't, it is so tall! Watercolour painting of York Minster by Janice Lyall |  York Treasurer's HouseStone walls, cobbled streets and arched entrances to delightful gardens. This one leads to the Treasurer's House, now looked after by the National Trust. Enjoy your visit! Watercolour painting by Janice Lyall |  York Minster behind the branches - Copyright.JPGWhen standing close to the front of York Minster, look up through the trees and its just possible to catch sight of the tall towers. Mixed media painting of York Minster by Janice Lyall |
|---|---|---|
 York Minster Icing Cake EntranceBright sunlight catching on the intricate stonework around one of the many entrances. The carving is so delicate, it reminds me of royal icing on a tiered cake. Watercolour Painting by Janice Lyall |  Walmgate Bar York Linocut CopyrightLinocut by Janice Lyall |  Choir St Mary's Abbey York Linocut CopyrightLinocut by Janice Lyall |
 Micklegate Bar York Linocut - CopyrightLinocut by Janice Lyall |  Monk Bar York Linocut - CopyrightLinocut by Janice Lyall |  Shambles York Linocut - CopyLinocut by Janice Lyall |
 Bootham Bar and Minster York Linocut - CopyrightLinocut by Janice Lyall |  York Minster settling down for the evening - Copyright.JPGThe throng of visitors have gone home for the day and York Minster settles down for a tranquil evening. Watercolour painting of York Minster by Janice Lyall |  York Minster 'Dramatic'Looking upwards whilst standing in front of York Minster. A word springs to mind 'Dramatic' Acrylic painting on cardboard by Janice Lyall |
 York Minster Protecting the CityOne of the many delights of York is to experience the higgled streets, such as the Shambles, which are nestled beneath the mighty towers of York Minster. Mixed media painting by Janice Lyall |  York - the Outer WallThe steep sides of York Wall were designed to keep out foe. Now they are a welcome site to visitors. Who has walked that wall over the centuries? I have. History in the making! Watercolour painting of York by Janice Lyall |  York Minster Creamy StoneworkThe colour of the stonework is a soft, creamy colour, full of dizzy gentleness. Mixed media painting by Janice Lyall |
 Walking along York City Wall - Copyright.jpgThankfully, York City Wall still exists and walking upon it, around the City is wonderful. Watercolour painting of York City Wall and York Minster by Janice Lyall |  Myndblue logoComing soon! More paintings of York Minster by Janice Lyall |