The undercroft of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel, designed by the renowned architect and scholar Inigo Jones (1573–1652), embodies an unusual use of Gothic and Renaissance-inspired architectural ideas, applied even in the 17th century. Completed between 1620 and 1623, the chapel is elevated to the first floor, with a vaulted undercroft open to the outside air at ground level, allowing pedestrians to pass through as they navigate Lincoln’s Inn. Jones’s vision, combining Gothic vaulting with Renaissance influence, reflects his scholarly knowledge and flexibility in adapting historical styles to suit Jacobean architecture’ contexts, creating a space that is both functional and rich in tradition.
