Blenheim Palace: Prim on the Outside, Lavish on the Inside
Blenheim Palace: Prim on the Outside, Lavish on the Inside Larger Than Life: Art that inspires us through the ages The north gate of Blenheim Palace. (Blenheim Palace) The entrance to Blenheim Palace. (Blenheim Palace) English Baroque wasn’t as outwardly flamboyant as European Baroque. The exteriors of English buildings were made of limestone and slate; they were decorated conservatively and adorned with classical figures, column shells, and pilasters. But inside, the highly ornate and decorative interiors are similar to those seen in French palaces. The opulent State Rooms of Blenheim ...