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Beautiful Libraries: Admont Abbey Library and St. Gallen Stiftsbibliothek

Beautiful Libraries of the World

Fine art photography of the world’s most beautiful libraries, where architecture, history and beautiful grandeur converge.
Featured: Admont Abbey Library

Beautiful Libraries | Limited Edition Fine Art Photography Prints

Step into my Beautiful Librariries of the World collection, where art, architecture and centuries of knowledge come together. I created the Beautiful Libraries collection as a fine art photography series that celebrates some of the most breathtaking libraries in the world.

The collection currently includes two of the world's most beautiful libraries in Austria's Admont Abbey Library and Switerland's St. Gallen Abbey Library (historically known as the Abbey Library of Saint Gall). World-renowned for its stunning Baroque ceilings, sculptural details and luminous symmetry, Admont Abbey Library is the largest monastic library in the world. Also featured is St. Gallen Abbey Library, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is celebrated for its Rococo interiors, ancient artifacts, intricate stuccowork and timeless ancient manuscripts.

As I photographed each piece, I carefully composed the images in this gallery to highlight the rich history, scale and timeless beauty of these sacred spaces of learning. Each photograph in this collection is offered as limited edition fine art prints in a number of mediums including HD acrylic prints and metal prints. Each piece is crafted for collectors who value history, architecture and museum-quality presentation.

As my Beautiful Libraries gallery continues to grow, it will expand to include additional historic libraries from around the world with the aim of preserving their quiet majesty and architectural splendor through fine art photography.

Admont Abbey Library
Admont Abbey Library
Admont Abbey Library, Austria
Abbey Library of Saint Gallen
Abbey Library of Saint Gallen
Saint Gallen Abbey Library, St. Gallen, Switzerland
The Scholars Path
The Scholars Path
Admont Abbey Library, Austria
Bindings of Belief: The Ancient Tomes of Admont Abbey
Bindings of Belief: The Ancient Tomes of Admont Abbey
Admont Abbey Library, Austria
Admont Abbey Books
Admont Abbey Books
Admont Abbey, Austria
Council of Ephesus: Ceiling Fresco, Abbey Library of St. Gallen
Council of Ephesus: Ceiling Fresco, Abbey Library of St. Gallen
St. Gallen Library, Switzerland
Scriptorum Sancti Galli: Roman Law and Sacred Lore
Scriptorum Sancti Galli: Roman Law and Sacred Lore
Abbey Library of Saint Gall, St Gallen, Switzerland
Annals of an Empire: Admont Abbey
Annals of an Empire: Admont Abbey
Admont Abbey Library, Austria
Heavenly Glory, Admont Abbey Library Ceiling
Heavenly Glory, Admont Abbey Library Ceiling
Admont Abbey Library, Austria
Why Collect Fine Art Photography of Historic Libraries?

Why Collect Fine Art Photography of Historic Libraries?

The historic libraries in this collection are more than architectural masterpieces. As cultural landmarks that represent centuries of learning, craftsmanship and human achievement, the fine art photography of these libraries offer collectors a way to experience their scale, detail and atmosphere.

The limited edition prints featured in this collection are designed for refined interiors, studies, offices and of course libraries where art and intellect come together. Each piece invites quiet reflection and serves as a timeless statement piece of beauty, knowledge and history.

Admont Abbey Library: A Baroque Masterpiece in the Heart of Austria

Admont Abbey Library: A Baroque Masterpiece in the Heart of Austria

Admont Abbey Library is home to the largest monastic library in the world. Considered a Baroque masterpiece, the library is celebrated for its towering white halls, gilded details, ancient collection of books and extraordinary symmetry. Learn More about Admont Abbey Library.

Learn More about Admont Abbey Library
St. Gallen Abbey Library | A Timeless Jewel of Swiss Culture

St. Gallen Abbey Library | A Timeless Jewel of Swiss Culture

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the St. Gallen Abbey Library is one of the world’s most important historic libraries, renowned for its Rococo interiors, ornate woodwork, and priceless medieval manuscripts. Learn More about St. Gallen Abbey Library.

Learn More about St. Gallen Abbey Library
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My name is Mickey Shannon and I want to thank you for taking the time to look around my online galleries and for your interest in my photography. My home is the rolling plains and prairies of Kansas, but I have had the privilege to travel the world and shoot the photography you see on my website. As a self-taught photographer, I specialize in luxurious and elegant fine art nature prints. My work has a large following of fans and collectors from around the world.

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