Corinthian Column Collection

Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns
Classical styles of columns - Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian architecture. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lateral view of the stage and auditorium of the Roman theatre, built late 2nd century (photo)
JB118476 Lateral view of the stage and auditorium of the Roman theatre, built late 2nd century (photo); Bosra, Syria; © John Bethell. All rights reserved 2023.

Roman Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal, 1st-2nd century AD (marble and granite)
IND52977 Roman Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal, 1st-2nd century AD (marble and granite) by Roman; Evora Cathedral, Portugal; (add.info.: behind is Evoras Cathedral (12th-13th century); ); A

Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria, 19th century (lithograph)
6200172 Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria, 19th century (lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); 26.7x20.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: This Roman triumphal column in Alexandria)

The Great Square at Torcello, 1850 (pen, ink and wash over graphite with gouache on brown
XYC136250 The Great Square at Torcello, 1850 (pen, ink and wash over graphite with gouache on brown wove paper) by Ruskin, John (1819-1900); 24.8x34.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Chapelle Royale (Royal Chapel) looking east, completed by Robert de Cotte (1656-1735
PWI91940 The Chapelle Royale (Royal Chapel) looking east, completed by Robert de Cotte (1656-1735) begun 1699 to plans prepared in 1689, dedicated 1710 (photo) by Mansart

Poster advertising Nimes, the French Rome, c. 1930 (colour litho)
CHT163206 Poster advertising Nimes, the French Rome, c.1930 (colour litho) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Nimes (Gard)

Roman Piazza, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell
AFC206109 Roman Piazza, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

A private Greek house, illustration from a facsimile copy of
AFC206107 A private Greek house, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

Frontispiece from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura
AFC206101 Frontispiece from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80) (after); Private Collection; Italian

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1485 (for detail see 33456)
BEN85101 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1485 (for detail see 33456) by Ghirlandaio, Domenico (Domenico Bigordi) (1449-94); Sassetti Chapel, Santa Trinita, Florence

Architectonic altar in honour of Iano Fregoso, c. 1565 (marble)
ALI323274 Architectonic altar in honour of Iano Fregoso, c.1565 (marble) by Cattaneo, Danese (1509-73); Sant Anastasia, Verona, Italy; Alinari

View of the Nave, 1425-46 (b / w photo)
ALI269798 View of the Nave, 1425-46 (b/w photo) by Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: from the high altar; ); Alinari

The Lantern of the dome (b / w photo)
ALI269794 The Lantern of the dome (b/w photo) by Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: also worked on by Michelangelo)

Cross Section of the Church of St. Jacques, Brussels, from Choix des Monuments
STC186059 Cross Section of the Church of St. Jacques, Brussels, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus remarquables du Royaume des Pays-Bas by Pierre Jacques Goetghebuer

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC105051 Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, engraved by G. Castellini, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Fumagalli (19th century) (after)

Pompeys Pillar, plate 14 from Views in Egypt
STC93639 Pompeys Pillar, plate 14 from Views in Egypt, engraved by Thomas Milton (1743-1827) pub. by Robert Bowyer (1758-1834) 1802 (aquatint) by Mayer

Architectural Ruins (gouache on paper)
SJS150970 Architectural Ruins (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 46.4x34.3 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; eSir John Soanes Museum; French

Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone)
XIR159253 Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) (see also 159253) (b / w photo)
XIR287611 Relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice (stone) (see also 159253) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris

Architectural Ruins, 1765 (gouache on paper)
SJS150966 Architectural Ruins, 1765 (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 61x46.4 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Forum of Nerva (gouache on paper)
SJS150963 Forum of Nerva (gouache on paper) by Clerisseau, Charles Louis (1721-1820); 61.5x50 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

The Roman Forum (w / c on paper)
CW151260 The Roman Forum (w/c on paper) by Arundale, Francis Vyvyan Jago (1807-53); 64.5x100 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Reliquary Tribune (b / w photo)
ALI269795 The Reliquary Tribune (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Madonna and Child in Glory (tempera on panel) (for detail see 107250)
BEN85673 Madonna and Child in Glory (tempera on panel) (for detail see 107250) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 120x65 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi

St. Mark s, Venice, c. 1756 (oil on canvas)
FIT74972 St. Mark s, Venice, c.1756 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 46.6x38.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A ruined Roman entrance to the Temple of Apollo under a bright blue sky at sunrise, Side, Turkey
Roman and Hellenistic ruins of the Temple of Apollo under a bright blue sky at sunrise, a ruined Roman entrance, at Side, near Manavgat, on the Mediterranean coast of Anatolia; Side, Anatolia, Turkey

Corinthian Columns Ancient Roman Road City Jerash Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD
Corinthian Columns Ancient Roman Road City Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center. Most original Roman City in the Middle East

The Palais de la Bourse (gouache on paper)
XIR74959 The Palais de la Bourse (gouache on paper) by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Architectural Fantasy
XAM68605 Architectural Fantasy by Nome, Francois de (Monsu Desiderio) (1593-1644); 87.5x71 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

St. Pauls, Deptford (w / c on paper)
XYC176325 St. Paul s, Deptford (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); 37.8x50.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

King David Playing the Lyre, engraved by A Faldanus (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF141742 King David Playing the Lyre, engraved by A Faldanus (engraving) (b/w photo) by Camerata, Giuseppe (1668-c.1761) (after); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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The Corinthian Column: A Timeless Symbol of Architectural Grandeur The Corinthian column, along with its counterparts the Doric and Ionic columns, stands as a testament to the magnificence and sophistication of ancient Roman architecture. Originating in Greece during the 5th century BC, these architectural elements have left an indelible mark on history. One notable example showcasing the beauty of Corinthian columns is found in the Roman Temple of Diana in Evora, Portugal. Constructed between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD using marble and granite, this temple exemplifies the intricate detailing that characterizes this particular style. However, not all stories surrounding they are ones of preservation. The Destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem by Titus serves as a somber reminder of how time can ravage even the most majestic structures. Painted around c. 1638/39, this artwork depicts Titus' conquests leading to destruction and ruin. Moving forward through time brings us to Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria during the 19th century. Captured through lithography, this monument showcases a single colossal Corinthian column standing tall amidst its surroundings – a true marvel that has withstood centuries. In Italy's Torcello Island lies another captivating sight - The Great Square at Torcello from 1850. This pen and ink illustration highlights several buildings adorned with Corinthian columns which add elegance to their facades against a backdrop of lush greenery. Stepping into France's Chapelle Royale takes us into an era where Robert de Cotte completed his masterpiece featuring stunning Corinthian columns reaching towards heaven itself. Completed between 1656-1735, it remains an awe-inspiring display of architectural prowess. Corinthian columns have also served as inspirations for various forms of art throughout history. A poster advertising Nimes as "the French Rome" from c.