Frieze Collection (page 9)

Modegnani-Ghisalberti palace at Lodi. Lodi via XX Settembre Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

Fragment of Roman trabeation and moulding, with a frieze representing a series of bucrania, pateras, jugs and other sacrificial rite items, in the Tabularium, in Rome

View of the staircase which from the Tabularium leads to one of the fortified towers of the Senate Palace. In the arcade before, the ruins of a trabeation

Detail of the exterior of the Sacristy in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, in Bergamo Bergamo Sacristy, Window Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Fragment of the architrave of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) in the Roman Forum Rome Roman Forum Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Tabernacle with the Announciation, bas relief work in the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore Low Relief, Basrelief, Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Chapel of the Ark of the Saint in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio in Padua; decorated with statues and marbles, contains the ark that surrounds the body of the Saint. Padua Basilica of S

Detail of the portico opposite the faade of the Cathedral of Spoleto. Spoleto Portico High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Portico of the faade of the Narni cathedral. Narni Portico Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Detail of the portico of the Pazzi Chapel. Work by Filippo Brunelleschi that makes part of the cloister of Santa Croce in Florence. Florence Saint Cross cloister

Detail of the portico of the Pazzi Chapel designed by Filippo Brunelleschi in the cloister of Santa Croce in Florence. Florence Saint Cross Cloister

The portico of the Pazzi Chapel by Filippo Brunelleschi in the cloistr of Santa Croce in Florence. Florence Saint Cross Church

Deatil of the funerary monument of Leonardo Bruni in the church of Santa Croce in Florence. The photograph shows the upper part of the work with a tondo showing the Virgin

Detail of the funerary monument of Leonardo Bruni in the church of anta Croce in Florence. the photograph shows the bottom part of the work

Oratory of St. John in Oleo, in Via Latina, in Rome Rome via Latina Oratory Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1959 ca

Face of the church of S.Peter's in Consavia at Asti Asti Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of the Archaeological Museum of Fiesole, environs of Florence. Architectural work by Ezio Cerpi. Fiesole Museum Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe

Castel Nuovo and the Monument to Victor Emanuel II, in Naples Naples Commemorative Equestrian Monument Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Processional cross with Saint George in the parish church of San Michele di Cernobbio on Lake Como Cernobbio San Michele Cross Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bas-relief depicting "The Judgment of Solomon", done by Bartolomeo Bellano located on the wall of a presbytery, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua

The portal of St. Michael's church by the Masters Binello and Ridolfo, located in Bevagna, province of Perugia Bevagna Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of the Church of S. Silvestro by the Masters Binello and Ridolfi in Bevagna, province of Perugia. Bevagna Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Corporal Door, with three marble statues above by Andrea Pisano, in Orvieto Cathedral Orvieto Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

The frieze shows a race of an athlete with a chariot pulled by horses. Museum of the Acropolis, Athens Greece Athens, Acropolis Museum Frieze Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The image shows the temple dedicated to Victory Aptera located in the Acropolis of Athens Greece Athens, Acropolis Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Sculpted tombstone with the figure of a divinity with an eagle's head in front of a sacred tree: work taken from Nimrud, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris

Hydria taken from Jonia with scenes of Hercules bringing Cerberus to Heuritus, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Braccio Nuovo, Gallery Gallery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

View of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Braccio Nuovo, Gallery Gallery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Detail of the gallery on the first floor of Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne, Rome; work by Baldassare Peruzzi Rome Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne Loggia High Renaissance, Renaissance

Monument to Benedict XI, Basilica of St. Dominic, Perugia. Perugia Basilica of San Domenico Funerary Monument Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Two windows of the internal courtyard of Palazzo Ducale in Gubbio Gubbio Palazzo Ducale, courtyard Courtyard Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Portal and prothyrum of the Lower Church of the Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi. Assisi Basilica of San Francesco Prothyrum. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1487

The Portico of the Cathedral of Our Lady of teh Assumption, Rieti. The door decorated with a vegetal frieze and surmounted by a lunette depicting the Madonna enthroned is visible in the center

Silver lamp in Santa Maria a Provenzano Church in Siena Siena Santa Maria a Provenzano Church Lamp Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of the Church of S. Silvestro by the Maestro Binello in Bevagna, province of Perugia. Bevagna Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Main staircase leading to the first floor of the Ducal Palace in Urbino; work by Luciano Laurana. Urbino Ducal Palace. Stairs High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Hanging garden and the terrace of the Ducal Palace in Urbino; work by Luciano Laurana. Urbino Ducal Palace, garden. Garden High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Portal by Andrea da Formigine in the Church of S. Bartolomeo in Bologna. Bologna Church of S. Bartolomeo Door High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bas-relief depicting the planet Diana, done by Agostino di Duccio and located in the Chapel of Planets, in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini

Detail of the courtyard of the Regional Archaeological Museum of Palermo, with the column of the Vespers Palermo Regional Archaeological Museum, courtyard Courtyard Baroque

Neoclassical portico, designed by Giuseppe Manetti, in the Via Romana, Florence Florence Via Romana Monumental Loggia Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Old Sacristy. Basilica of San Lorenzo, Florence Florence Basilica of San Lorenzo, Old Sacristy Sacristy Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Vittorio Alinari's first trip: Donna Francesca Garibaldi photographed next to the tombs of Giuseppe Garibaldi and Manlio in Caprera La Maddalena Island of Caprera

Vittorio Alinari's first journey: Viper's cave, also called the tomb of Atilia Pomptilla and her husband Cassio Filippo in Cagliari Cagliari. Date of Photograph:26/05-12/06/1913

Attic Hydria depicting preparations for the departure of a quadriga, preserved in the Claudio Faina Museum, Orvieto. Orvieto Claudio Faina Museum

Attic Crater with depictions of some scenes of musical entertainment. Claudio Faina Museum, Orvieto. Orvieto Claudio Faina museum Crater Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Attic Amphora depicting gym exercises, located in the Claudio Faina Museum, Orvieto. Orvieto Claudio Faina Museum Amphora Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

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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.