Looking up at barrel vaulted ceiling between clerestory levels of Carlisle Cathedral, towards stained glass window at east.
The ceiling consists of side to side bands of 8 square panels with ten-pointed stars in the centre of each that are surrounded by 16 six-pointed stars on an intense blue background the squares are all banded in light blue-green strips bearing white carved dentation. At intersections of squares are more stars, mostly in gold, some with red centres.
The image shows two brackets with angels near the ceiling, sprung from columns on the fenestrated walls of the topmost two levels of the church.
Striking vaulted #SundayCeiling of 12th C @carlislecathedral.bsky.social.
Replaced c.1400 after devastating fire in 1292.
Decorative scheme follows medieval original w detailed design and colour (angels and stars) the work of top artist Owen Jones in restoration of 1853-6.