North porch with part of the Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, 1815.Artist: H Hobson # 2358399

North porch with part of the Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, 1815.Artist: H Hobson

2-358-399 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

North porch with part of the Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London, 1815. The Henry VII Chapel was built in 1503 by Sir Reginald Bray. A fine example of Perpendicular architecture, the chapel is famous for its intricate fan vaulting. After his death in 1509 Henry VII was buried in the chapel in a tomb designed by the Italian sculptor and artist Pietro Torrigiani.