Buttress Collection (page 3)

View of the Bell tower by Giotto and side of the Cathedral, Florence. Florence Bell Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

The cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Saluzzo, Cuneo Saluzzo Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The portal of the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Chivasso Chivasso Church - Facade Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1932

Side of the church of the Carthusian Monastery of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Apse and dome of the church of the Abbey of Fossanova Latina Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1932. Date of Artwork:1173-1208

Church of the Fossanova Abbey. The facade has a deep central portal with a rose window above it Latina Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1932

View of the three apses of the Church of S. Giovanni in Venere, Fossacesia. Fossacesia Church Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1931 ca

Side and dome of the Florence cathedral Florence Dome, Cupola Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the garden with two cypress trees, Farnese Palace, Caprarola Caprarola Farnese Palace Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The ruins of the Abbey of San Galgano, near Siena, in Tuscany Siena San Galgano Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the faade of Palazzo Ludovico Marsciano ad Orvieto Orvieto Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade, with two rows of windows with drums of the Palazzo Vichi-Mariani, formerly Mangrossi, Orvieto Orvieto Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

View of part of the faade of the Palazzo Cornelio Clementini, Orvieto Orvieto Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Asymmetrical faade of the Cathedral dell'Assunta of Fermo, with a portal surmounted by spires, a rose window and a massive bell tower Fermo Church - Facade Middle Ages, Europe

View of the Water Customs built by Leopoldo II in Leghorn Livorno Building Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Livorno. The Fortezza Vecchia from the Scalo Regio Livorno Fort High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of the Basilica of St. Andrew in Vercelli, in Piemonte Vercelli Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

The faade and a side of the bell tower of the Abbey of Vezzolano, near Asti, in Piemonte. Asti Vezzolano Church - Facade Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The faade of the Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, Chivasso, in the environs of Turin, Piemonte. Chivasso Church - Facade Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The apse and bell tower of the abbey of S. Antonio do Ranverso a Buttigliera Alta, in the environs of Turin, Piemonte. Buttigliera Alta Abbey Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Faade and lateral view of the Romanesque Staffarda Abbey. Architectural work located in Revello, the province of Cuneo. Revello Staffarda

View of the church of San Antonino in Piacenza. Piacenza Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XI sec

The Basilica of S. Antonio, called del Santo, view from the wall, Padua. Padua Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The apse and the bell tower of the Cathedral of Susa in Piemonte. Susa Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

The ruins of the Roman ampitheatre of Aosta with some typical Valdostan houses in the foreground Aosta Arena, Amphitheater Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Cathedral of S.Lorenzo at Alba in province of Cuneo Alba Risorgimento Square Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1956

View of the faade and part of the side of the Cathedral of Cremona. Cremona Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the Baptistry of Cremona Cremona Baptistery Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1167-1199, 1554-1556

The Church of San Pancrazio, in Tarquinia Tarquinia Via San Pancrazio Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

View of the apse of the Basilica of St.John and St.Paul, Rome Rome Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:398, 1952

Faade and lateral view of the Church of S. Domenico in Fiesole. Fiesole Piazza San Domenico. Church Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Church of San Francesco at Cassine, Alessandria Cassine Piazza Vittorio Veneto Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1957

The facade of the Parochial Church of the Virgin Mary, at Revere, near Mantova Revere Church Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of the Sully Pavillion, complex belonging to the Louvre Palace in Paris. France Paris Museum, Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The faade of the Church of San Pietro in Gessate. Architectural work designed by Diego Brioschi located in Milan. Milan Corso di Porta Vittoria

Rear view of the Church of S. Marco, Milan. Milan Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1956. Date of Artwork:XIII sec. ca

View of the right side of the Cathedral of Milan Milan via Arcivescovado Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955. Date of Artwork:XIV-XVI, XIX

Detail of the southern side of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris France Paris, Notre-Dame Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

The Ducal Palace of Modena Modena Square the Ducal Palace Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Partial view of the Cathedral and of the bell tower of S. Gottardo, Milan, photographed from Via Larga. Milan Bell Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the Palazzo Reale of the right side of the Cathedral of Milan Milan Palazzo Reale Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955

View of the abbey of the Trinit at Cava De'Tirreni Cava De Tirreni Abbey Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The bell tower and cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, in Lucera, Apulia Lucera Bell Tower Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, known as Zaniplo, in Venice. The equestrian monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni can be seen on the side of the church Venice Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo Church Late

The Basilica of S. Antonio, called the Saint, Padua, seen from the rear. Padua Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Apse of St.Antimo Abbey Church, near Siena Siena Abbey, Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

Side of the Church of St.Antimo Abbey, from the side of the bell tower. Around Siena Siena Abbey, Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Church of Christ in Brindisi, Apulia Brindisi Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1232

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Buttress: A Symbol of Strength and Beauty From the towering spires of Cologne Cathedral in Germany to the majestic Tewkesbury Abbey in the UK, buttresses stand as silent sentinels, supporting some of the world's most iconic architectural wonders. These stone structures, often overlooked but essential, have played a vital role in preserving these magnificent edifices for centuries. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in North Rhine Westphalia, owes much of its grandeur to its intricate network of buttresses. These flying supports not only provide stability to this Gothic masterpiece but also add an ethereal beauty that captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Across the English Channel lies Tewkesbury Abbey, where buttresses gracefully adorn its exterior walls. As sunlight filters through their delicate arches and casts shadows on ancient stones, visitors are transported back in time to an era when craftsmanship was revered above all else. Youghal Abbey in County Cork, Ireland tells a similar tale. Captured within the pages of "Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland, " its weathered buttresses evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. They whisper stories from bygone days when monks sought solace within these hallowed walls. Closer to home is Brantham's Church of St Michael & All Angels with its sturdy buttresses standing tall against the testaments of time. Here they serve as guardians protecting precious history etched into every brick and stained glass window. In Fotheringhay's Church of St Mary and All Saints stands another testament to architectural brilliance – IoE232628 forever immortalized on paper as Bristol Cathedral rises majestically behind College Green. The artist captures both strength and delicacy inherent in these structural marvels. Venturing across continents brings us to Rancho de Taos' San Francisco de Asis adobe cathedral nestled amidst New Mexico's rugged landscape.