Frieze Collection

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912)

Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe
South metope XXX. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th c. BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Pergamon Altar. Hecate fighting against the giant Klytios ne
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC. Marble and limestone. Gigantomachy. South frieze. The three-faceted goddess Hecate fighting with a torch

Pergamon Altar. Athena against the giant Alcyoneus
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. East frieze. Gigantomachy. Struggle between gods and giants

Greece, Crete, Knossos Minoan Palace, Three Women frieze

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. New Kingdom. Egypt

View of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West
View of magnificent West Front of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West Date: 1915

Ancient Roman athletes boxing in leather gloves
Ancient Roman athletes boxing wearing a cestus (leather glove) on each hand

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo, Xunantunich Ruins, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

The Dance of Death, from the choir (tempera on stone)
XIR182037 The Dance of Death, from the choir (tempera on stone) by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Robert, La Chaise-Dieu, Haute-Loire, France; French, out of copyright

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo, Xunantunich Ruins, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

Al Khazneh Temple, Petra, Jordan
Al Khazneh (The Treasury) Temple, Petra, Jordan, carved out of the sandstone rock face. Date: 20th century

Pergamon Altar. Hephaistos and goddess Eos riding a horse
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. South frieze. Gigantomachy

The Dance of Death (fresco)
BAL63057 The Dance of Death (fresco) by Kastav, Janez (fl.c.1490); Church of the Holy Trinity, Hrastovlje, Slovenia; out of copyright

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Lobby, Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Lobby of the Union Terminal railway station, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion (River Front), c1900.The Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion of the Exposition Universelle of 1889. By T. E. Collcutt, Architect and G. E. Moira and F. L

Ara Pacis Augustae. Scrolling acanthus relief
Roman Art. Italy. Ara Pacis Augustae. Dated 13 BC. Scrolling acanthus relief. Museum of the Ara Pacis. Rome. Italy

Mosaic of Orpheus. Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
Mosaic of Orpheus. 200 AD. Of a private room, dining room or triclinium of a roman domus. From Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Design for Frieze (Wallpaper) with sailing ships. Charcoal and Pencil on copy paper with one portion in coloured Crayon. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Eglise de la Madeleine, Paris, France. Date: late 19th century

Huaca del Sol y de la Luna, precolombian (Moche) structure, polychrome friezes, Peru, South America

Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Arc de Triomf

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Silhouette of polo stables, horses and players

Nottingham Town Hall
The Council House, made of Portland stone, was the largest stone building to be built in Britain since World War One and was opened by the Prince of Wales on 22 May 1929 Date: 1950s

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig. I. Doric capital from Paestum (with painted ornaments). Fig 2

Plaster Monument of Shakspeare, modelled by the late J. E. Thomas, 1862. Creator: Robert Dudley
Plaster Monument of Shakspeare, modelled by the late J. E. Thomas, 1862. It was designed not merely as a portrait-statue, but as a national monument...the poet is elevated on a lofty

Wall paintings from various houses in Pompeii
Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

Gold Athena statue, The Athenaeum Club, London, England

Athena from the Frieze from the Pergamon Altar, Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany

Belize, San Ignacio, Xunantunich Ruins, 130ft high El Castillo, Frieze

Detail of one of the friezes of the Siphnian Treasury, Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Central Greece, Greece

South America, Peru, La Libertad, Trujillo, detail of a mural on the Moche Temple of the Moon showing the decapitator god Ai-Apaec

Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
3609998 Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation
RDA78535 The tradition of the revolution is transmitted from generation to generation, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Sita's marriage procession in a chariot, Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, 1260 (granite carving)
DND111511 Sita's marriage procession in a chariot, Prasanna Chennakeshava Temple, 1260 (granite carving) by Indian School, (13th century); Somnathpur, Karnataka, India; Dinodia

Court House, Rouen France Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1865. Date of Artwork:1509 - 1550

Venus di Milo on display in the center of a Greek style courtyard reproduced in the Crystal Palace, London Great Britain London, Crystal Palace. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

The portal of a church, Padua Padua. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

In the foreground, the Conversationshaus of Baden Baden. In the background, the Messmer Hotel. Germany Baden-Baden. Date of Photograph:1892

Palazzo Porto - Breganze Vicenza Vicenza. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

The faade of the Church of S. Maria di Castello in Tarquinia Tarquinia Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 ca.. Date of Artwork:1121-1208

The arch of Constantine are part of the Colosseum, in the Imperial Forum, Rome Rome Imperial Forum Trimphal Arch Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

View of the Roman Forum with the Temple of Saturn and the Temple of Vespasian, Rome Rome Roman Forum Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1860-1865

Postcard commemorating the 53 Infantry Regiment Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

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"Frieze: A Window into Ancient Art and Architecture" From the intricate metope of the Parthenon marbles, depicting a fierce battle between mythical creatures, to the grandeur of Athena's triumph over the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, friezes have long been an essential part of artistic expression. In Greece, at the Knossos Minoan Palace in Crete, a captivating frieze showcases three women gracefully adorned with vibrant garments. Meanwhile, Egyptian art reveals a relief featuring a bee—a powerful symbol representing Lower Egypt. Transporting us to ancient Rome, we witness athletes engaging in intense boxing matches while donning leather gloves. The view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West captures its majestic beauty through an intricately designed frieze. Venturing further across continents, we encounter El Castillo's towering 130ft high frieze at Xunantunich Ruins in San Ignacio, Belize. Its detailed carvings immerse us in Mayan culture and history. The Dance of Death comes alive through tempera on stone within a choir setting—an eerie yet mesmerizing depiction that captivates viewers with its haunting symbolism. Architecture itself finds representation within friezes as well. Engravings by Charles Lawrie beautifully illustrate different orders of architecture—showcasing their unique characteristics and styles. Lastly, we are transported to Petra's Al Khazneh Temple in Jordan where another stunning frieze awaits our gaze. Here Hephaistos and goddess Eos ride together atop a magnificent horse—a testament to both craftsmanship and mythology intertwining seamlessly. Friezes serve as portals connecting us to ancient civilizations' stories and beliefs—each one offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Through these remarkable works of art adorning walls and monuments worldwide, we can appreciate humanity's enduring fascination with creativity throughout history.