The type of vault, usually the barrel vault, in which intersecting ribs forming diamond mesh, which gives it the shape of the net.The vault was introduced at the end of the gothic period.Used mainly in Germany, the Netherlands and Poland.
net vault in St. George’s church in Dinkelsbühl, 15th century, Germany, photo Wikimedia Commons
net vault in the Liebfrauenkirche church in Lienzingen, 15th century, Germany, photo Wikimedia Commons
net vault in the Maulbronn monastery, 15th/16th century, Germany, photo Wikimedia Commons
net vault in the Maulbronn monastery church, 15th/16th century, Germany, photo J.Howaldt, Wikimedia Commons
