A digital (3D) reconstruction of the interior of the nave of Glasgow Cathedral as it might have looked in the early fifteenth century. The view looks from the nave towards the east end and chancel of the church. The interior is shown richly embellished with brightly coloured pigments (polychromy) and fictive (false) ashlar masonry - a common decorative style throughout the Middle Ages. Fragments of the decorative masonry are kept on public display at the Cathedral. Chantry chapels with painted, portable altarpieces or triptychs, fill the bays between the piers of the nave. These chapels were either dedicated to a particular saint or to a wealthy benefactor.

Glasgow Cathedral - The Nave (early 15th century)

A digital (3D) reconstruction of the interior of the nave of Glasgow Cathedral as it might have looked in the early fifteenth century. The view looks from the nave towards the east end and chancel of the church. The interior is shown richly embellished with brightly coloured pigments (polychromy) and fictive (false) ashlar masonry - a common decorative style throughout the Middle Ages. Fragments of the decorative masonry are kept on public display at the Cathedral. Chantry chapels with painted, portable altarpieces or triptychs, fill the bays between the piers of the nave. These chapels were either dedicated to a particular saint or to a wealthy benefactor.

Commissioned Work (October, 2019). Client: Historic Environment Scotland

Software / Tools

Blender 3D, Cycles Render Engine, Photoshop

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Artist: Bob Marshall. 2019

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A digital (3D) reconstruction of the interior of the nave of Glasgow Cathedral as it might have looked in the early fifteenth century. The view looks from the nave towards the east end and chancel of the church. The interior is shown richly embellished with brightly coloured pigments (polychromy) and fictive (false) ashlar masonry - a common decorative style throughout the Middle Ages. Fragments of the decorative masonry are kept on public display at the Cathedral. Chantry chapels with painted, portable altarpieces or triptychs, fill the bays between the piers of the nave. These chapels were either dedicated to a particular saint or to a wealthy benefactor. A decorated font with a cover or canopy is shown in the centre of the nave. A procession of church canons and choirboys approaches from a richly decorated rood screen and pulpitum. A gathering of layfolk and pilgrims watches on.
The Nave
A digital (3D) reconstruction of the interior of the nave of Glasgow Cathedral as it might have looked in the early fifteenth century. The view looks from the nave towards the east end and chancel of the church. The interior is shown richly embellished with brightly coloured pigments (polychromy) and fictive (false) ashlar masonry - a common decorative style throughout the Middle Ages. Fragments of the decorative masonry are kept on public display at the Cathedral. Chantry chapels with painted, portable altarpieces or triptychs, fill the bays between the piers of the nave. These chapels were either dedicated to a particular saint or to a wealthy benefactor. A decorated font with a cover or canopy is shown in the centre of the nave. A procession of church canons and choirboys approaches from a richly decorated rood screen and pulpitum. A gathering of layfolk and pilgrims watches on.
Detail view
The Nave - Untextured 3D model
Untextured 3D Model
The Pulpitum - Untextured 3D model
Pulpitum
3D model
3D model
3D model (Rood screen and aisle chapels)
3D model
3D model (Pulpitum and Chancel)
3D model

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