17th century

Jones, Indigo

Active: c. 1605–1640

Inigo Jones (1573–1652) was an English architect and designer, widely regarded as the first significant practitioner of classical architecture in England. He is best known for introducing the principles of the Italian Renaissance, particularly those of Andrea Palladio, into English architectural practice.

Lady Harrington Floor Slab - Gayton Northamptonshire

Lady Harrington Floor Slab - Gayton Northamptonshire

The floor slab to Lady Harrington in St Mary’s Church, Gayton, is a fine example of 17th-century commemorative stonework, combining formal design with a strikingly personal tone. Carved from smooth local limestone, its simple border and restrained scrollwork at either end frame an inscription notable for both its clarity and warmth.

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