Frieze Collection (page 4)

Celebration at the Altare della Patria, in Rome. Commemorative Equestrian Monument Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Official celebration at the Altare della Patria, in Rome. Commemorative Equestrian Monument Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Temple of Rome and Augustus, in Pola, Croatia. Croatia Pola Temple Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Woman visiting the remains of the Temple of Ceres or Athena in Paestum Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Detail of the facade of the Ospedale Maggiore in Milan, known as Ca'Granda, more commonly designated (from its present use) as the State University Milan Hospital, Building

Facade of the town hall (Palazzo Municipale) of Brescia, Italy Brescia. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Facade of the Church of the Spirito Santo Bologna Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The Palazzo della Ragione, Municipal Library, in Bergamo, overlooking Piazza Vecchia. At the center of the picture is the fountain

One of the rooms of Palazzo Doria in Genoa, with a great vault decorated with painting and stuccoes. Rich furniture, including a table and a consolle, as well as a fireplace

L'Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris France Paris, Place du Carrousel Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of a luxurious Russian home. On the right can be seen a richly decorated door with friezes and a ceramic stove set against the wall. On the left a sort of baldachin with curtain Russia

Segment of trabeation decorated with friezes, detail of a monument in the archaeological site of Heliopolis in Baalbek in Lebanon Lebanon Baalbek Frieze Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Temple of Minerva in Rome with the so called Colonnacce that support an attic decorated by a freize in bas-relief and of the statue of Minerva

Detail of Sodoma's fresco entitled "The fainting Saint Catherine", in the church of San Domenico in Siena. The picture is centered on the Saint's face

Front of the imposing romanesque facade of the Abbey Church of Saint Gilles, near Arles (France) France Arles Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The romanesque porch of the Church of San Zeno in Verona (Italy) by Nicol. The monumental porch consists of a large arch springing from twisted columns supported by griffins

The first side chapels opening onto the nave of the Tempio Malatestiano, now Cathedral, in Rimini. In the foreground, a few benches

The portal of the Hospital known as della Latina, in Madrid, Spain Spain. Date of Photograph:1860 -1880 ca

Detail of the wall decorations in the house of the Vettii in Pompeii, depicting a naval battle. Pompeii Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The portal of the main facade of the Cathedral of Palermo Palermo Door Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880-1900. Date of Artwork:XV sec

Hindu worshippers in front a sacred image in a rock-cut temple of Vimala Vasahi on Mount Abu, in India. The inner structure of the temple is decorated with reliefs carved on stone India Temple India

Central couryard of the State University in Milan Milan Hospital, Building, University Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Close-up of the Arco della Pace in Milan. Clearly visible are the reliefs and the bronze sculpture on the top Milan Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Frontal view of the large portal of the duomo of Messina Messina Portal Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1869-1871

Corner of the Sala d'Alcova in Palazzo Brignole Sale. Richly decorated walls in rococ style Genoa. Date of Photograph:1875-1895

A fireplace with fire-dogs, decorated with Art Nouveau freizes. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Interior of the calidarium of the Forum baths in Pompeii: along the back wall there is the Labrum Pompeii Thermal Baths Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Entrance portal to the narthex of the Abbey-Church of la Madeleine, in Vzelay, in Burgundy Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

The Salle d'Auguste in the Museum of the Louvre, in Paris. The room contains marble statues and busts on pedestals. Date of Photograph:1890-1910 ca

Fragments of sculpture, composed of a frieze and a few bas-reliefs, probably in the garden of Villa Caffarelli in Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Detail of the frieze and capitals of the podium, the only surviving part of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, in the Roman Forum Rome Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The gothic style loggia of the Museum of Villa Stibbert in Florence, decorated with friezes, medallions and high-reliefs Florence Villa Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

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Portal of the Church of of Annunziata in Palazzolo Acride Caserta Door Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Structure on the archeological site of Mitla Mexico Mitla Urban Center Zapotec, Pre-Columbian, Central America, America, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1958

Medieval house Bonardi family in front of the Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

The Dner Kmbet, mausoleum with a cone-shaped roof, built in honor of the Princess Sah Cihan Hatun, in Kayseri Turkey Kayseri Mausoleum Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1976

Oratory of the Caravanserai in Sultanhani, near Kayseri Turkey Kayseri, Sultanhani, Caravanserai Oratory Islamic Art, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1976

Cloister of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem in Lisbon Portugal Lisbon, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Real Monasteiro de Nuestra Seora in Guadalupe, Spain Spain Guadalupe Monastery Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1970. Date of Artwork:1349-1363

First Page of the Divine Comedy; codex preserved in the National Library of Florence and miniated by Attavante degli Attavanti Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Portrait of Ludovica Tornabuoni; detail of the fresco with the Birth of Virgin, work of Domenico Ghirlandaio. Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella, Florence Mural Painting Early Renaissance

A room in the Walhalla, temple designed by Leo Von Klenze and situated on the summit of a hill ovelooking Ratisbona, in Germany Germany Ratisbona, Walhalla Temple Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Tomb of the Baker Eurisatius, work of the late Republican Era, housed at Porta Maggiore, Rome Rome Commemorative Equestrian Monument Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

"Sala delle Tazze", Hall of National Archaeological Museum in Naples Naples The National Archaeological Museum. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Equestrian monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II. Sculptural piece made by Tommaso Solari and Alfonso Balzico from a drawing by Emanuele Franceschi

Courtyard of the Sanuti-Bevilacqua Palace in Bologna. Bologna Courtyard High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the facade of the Sanuti-Bevilacqua Palace in Bologna Bologna Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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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.