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Lintel Collection (page 2)

The lintel, a timeless architectural element, holds within its intricate carvings the stories of ancient civilizations

Background imageLintel Collection: Tympanum with the Last Judgement from the West Portal (stone)

Tympanum with the Last Judgement from the West Portal (stone)
XIR242827 Tympanum with the Last Judgement from the West Portal (stone) by Gislebertus, (12th century); Cathedral of St. Lazare, Autun, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLintel Collection: View of Stonehenge, 1668 (coloured coloured engraving)

View of Stonehenge, 1668 (coloured coloured engraving)
2630227 View of Stonehenge, 1668 (coloured coloured engraving) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antique print of the ring of megaliths at Stonehenge)

Background imageLintel Collection: Chimneypiece: Affronted griffons on the lintel and candelabra on the jambs (Ch. accomp

Chimneypiece: Affronted griffons on the lintel and candelabra on the jambs (Ch. accompagnee de son plan et decoree d une frise de griffons)

Background imageLintel Collection: Chimneypiece in the Egyptian style: Mummy superimposed on a large caryatid above the

Chimneypiece in the Egyptian style: Mummy superimposed on a large caryatid above the lintel (Ch. a l egyptiennne surmontee d une grande cariatide contre laquelles applique une momie)

Background imageLintel Collection: Dining Room Elevation in a Simplified Third Pompeian Style, ca. 1870-90

Dining Room Elevation in a Simplified Third Pompeian Style, ca. 1870-90

Background imageLintel Collection: Djerf-Hocein (Tutzis), Hemi-Speos, Colosses de la Partie Exterieure, 1851-52

Djerf-Hocein (Tutzis), Hemi-Speos, Colosses de la Partie Exterieure, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageLintel Collection: Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Fig 1: Door-lintel with marble-frieze in the Palazzo Ducale at Urbino, 15th century. Fig 2: Frieze on a marble-chimney ibid

Background imageLintel Collection: Mayan Ruins - Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico

Mayan Ruins - Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico
Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza - a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archaeological site is located in Tinum Municipality, Yucatan State, Mexico

Background imageLintel Collection: Othellos Tower - Famagusta, Republic of Northern Cyprus

Othellos Tower - Famagusta, Republic of Northern Cyprus Date: circa 1930s

Background imageLintel Collection: Man and daughter - Doorway of Old House - Quimper, France

Man and daughter - Doorway of Old House - Quimper, France - Rue du Gueodet.. Now Les Caratides Bar Restaurant Date: circa 1910

Background imageLintel Collection: 47 Rue de Magistrat, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium, (1904), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

47 Rue de Magistrat, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium, (1904), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
47 Rue de Magistrat, Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Designed by Alfred Sarot: 1904

Background imageLintel Collection: Granite temple, Giza, Egypt, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann

Granite temple, Giza, Egypt, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Granite temple, Giza, Egypt, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Background imageLintel Collection: Lintel of Senusret III depicting the Pharaoh making offerings to the God Montu, 12th Dynasty

Lintel of Senusret III depicting the Pharaoh making offerings to the God Montu, 12th Dynasty
Lintel of Senusret III depicting the pharaoh making offerings to the God Montu, 19th century BC. Senusret III was the fifth pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

Background imageLintel Collection: Trilithon at Stonehenge

Trilithon at Stonehenge, bearing the Mycenean dagger and axemarks, on the left-hand upright side

Background imageLintel Collection: Mayan stone lintel showing a serpent god and priest

Mayan stone lintel showing a serpent god and priest
Mayan stone lintel from Menche showing a serpent god and priest

Background imageLintel Collection: Mayan hieroglyphs on part of a door lintel, 7th century

Mayan hieroglyphs on part of a door lintel, 7th century
Mayan hieroglyphs on part of a door lintel from Naranjo in Guatemala. The glyphs give the date of 27th January AD 633

Background imageLintel Collection: The Yaxchilan Lintels, 8th century

The Yaxchilan Lintels, 8th century
Lintel 15 of Yaxchilan Structure 21, Mayan, Mexico, 770. Carved limestone lintel with glyphs and a scene representing Lady Wak Tuun, during a bloodletting rite

Background imageLintel Collection: Archaic hebrew script from the lintel of a tomb, c. 8th century BC

Archaic hebrew script from the lintel of a tomb, c. 8th century BC
Archaic hebrew script from the lintel of a tomb near Silwan, Jerusalem. It records that this is the tomb of a Royal Steward

Background imageLintel Collection: Lintel 24, Maya, Late Classic period, c600-900

Lintel 24, Maya, Late Classic period, c600-900
Maya relief of a priest cutting his tongue on a rope of thorns, from Lintel 24, House E, at Menche, Late Classic period, c600-900

Background imageLintel Collection: Egyptian relief of men moving a stone lintel

Egyptian relief of men moving a stone lintel, currently in Bologna

Background imageLintel Collection: Mayan lintel listing the nine generations of rulers at Yaxchilan, 450-550

Mayan lintel listing the nine generations of rulers at Yaxchilan, 450-550. Yaxchilan was a major city of the Mayan Classic period, reaching its greatest power in the reign of King Shield Jaguar II

Background imageLintel Collection: Mexican Serpent, God and Priest, Pre-Columbian, Maya Culture, 770

Mexican Serpent, God and Priest, Pre-Columbian, Maya Culture, 770. Carved limestone lintel with glyphs and a scene representing Lady Wak Tuun, during a bloodletting rite

Background imageLintel Collection: Lintel from a Torah Niche. Synagogue at Nabratein, Upper Gal

Lintel from a Torah Niche. Synagogue at Nabratein, Upper Galilee. 3rd century CE. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Background imageLintel Collection: Stonehenge defined by early morning snow, Wiltshire, England, UK

Stonehenge defined by early morning snow, Wiltshire, England, UK
Stonehenge defined by early morning snow; Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Background imageLintel Collection: Petra Wadi-Ed-Der Undecorated doorways Wadi ed-Der

Petra Wadi-Ed-Der Undecorated doorways Wadi ed-Der
Petra. Wadi-Ed-Der. Undecorated doorways, Wadi ed-Der, showing inserted door lintel. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Background imageLintel Collection: Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Consoled cornice lintel

Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Consoled cornice lintel
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Khazneh. Consoled cornice, lintel and supporting pilasters of south side doorway. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Background imageLintel Collection: Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Elaborate consoled

Petra Wadi Musa El-Khazneh Elaborate consoled
Petra, Wadi Musa, El-Khazneh. Elaborate consoled cornice. Above lintel of main doorway. 1920, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Background imageLintel Collection: Palmyra Desert Qasr el Heir Elaborately carved

Palmyra Desert Qasr el Heir Elaborately carved
Palmyra. Desert. Qasr el Heir. Elaborately carved gate lintel. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Background imageLintel Collection: Lintel Nine Planets Navagrahas 7th 8th century

Lintel Nine Planets Navagrahas 7th 8th century
Lintel with the Nine Planets: Navagrahas, 7th - 8th century. India, central India, 7th - 8th century. Stone; overall: 44.4 x 158.6 x 18.2 cm (17 1/2 x 62 7/16 x 7 3/16 in.)

Background imageLintel Collection: Decorative Lintel From The Ancient Mayan City Of Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico. From Am

Decorative Lintel From The Ancient Mayan City Of Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico. From Am

Background imageLintel Collection: Lintel 25 Of Yaxchilan Structure 23, Showing Accession Rituals Of The Ruler Shield Jaguar

Lintel 25 Of Yaxchilan Structure 23, Showing Accession Rituals Of The Ruler Shield Jaguar ( Itzamnaaj B alam Ii ), From The Ancient Mayan City Of Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico

Background imageLintel Collection: Greco-Roman Ruins; Pamukkale, Turkey

Greco-Roman Ruins; Pamukkale, Turkey

Background imageLintel Collection: Ruins Of Columns And Lintel Along Frontinus Street; Pamukkale, Turkey

Ruins Of Columns And Lintel Along Frontinus Street; Pamukkale, Turkey

Background imageLintel Collection: Pre-Columbian art. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Ma

Pre-Columbian art. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Ma
Pre-Columbian art. Central America. Maya. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Maya. 8th century. British Museum, London

Background imageLintel Collection: Lion Gate. S. Xiv Bc. Greece. Peloponnese. Arcadia

Lion Gate. S. Xiv Bc. Greece. Peloponnese. Arcadia
Lion Gate. s.XIV BC. GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae. Gate of the second stage (1350-1330 BC) located in the north of the wall with lions over the lintel. Mycenaean art. Architecture

Background imageLintel Collection: Three columns and architrave Temple of Castor and Pollux Forum Romanum Rome Italy

Three columns and architrave Temple of Castor and Pollux Forum Romanum Rome Italy

Background imageLintel Collection: Old Arch - Hicks Court, off the Digey, St Ives, Cornwall

Old Arch - Hicks Court, off the Digey, St Ives, Cornwall Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLintel Collection: Solar eclipse viewed through the trilithon portals of Stonehenge, the three monoliths

Solar eclipse viewed through the trilithon portals of Stonehenge, the three monoliths of which reflect the three figures standing at the portal (Bacon, Newton and Locke)

Background imageLintel Collection: NATL2D-00008

NATL2D-00008
Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

Background imageLintel Collection: NATL2D-00010

NATL2D-00010
Trapezoidal doorway leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

Background imageLintel Collection: NATL2D-00005

NATL2D-00005
Doorways leading to Inca Temple of the Sun at Ingapirca in the Andes Mountains, Ecuador. Digital photograph

Background imageLintel Collection: Stonehenge, Wlitshire, England

Stonehenge, Wlitshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageLintel Collection: The lion Gate - Mycenae, Greece

The lion Gate - Mycenae, Greece
The lion Gate - Mycenae - located about 90 kilometres southwest of Athens, in the north-eastern Peloponnese. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLintel Collection: Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Medieval. Lintels. Reliefs. 12

Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Medieval. Lintels. Reliefs. 12th century. Last Supper. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Background imageLintel Collection: Damascus, Syria - Door of the Museum - Arabic Architecture

Damascus, Syria - Door of the Museum - Arabic Architecture
Damascus, Syria - Door of the Museum - Islamic/Arabic Architectural styles in evidence. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLintel Collection: Greek art. Funerary stele depicting a potter. Early 6th cent

Greek art. Funerary stele depicting a potter. Early 6th cent
Greek art. Archaic period. Funerary stele depicting a potter. Early 6th century B.C. Polychromed. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Background imageLintel Collection: Pre-Columbian art. Lintel 17 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Ma

Pre-Columbian art. Lintel 17 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Ma
Pre-Columbian art. Central America. Maya. Lintel 17 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Maya. 8th century. British Museum, London



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The lintel, a timeless architectural element, holds within its intricate carvings the stories of ancient civilizations. From the Lion Gate in Mycenae to the ruins in the Forum of Ancient Rome, these stone beams bear witness to history's grandeur. In Mycenae, standing proudly at the entrance of the city, is the Lion Gate. This monumental structure showcases two majestic lions carved into its lintel, symbolizing power and strength that once ruled this ancient Greek civilization. Traveling further back in time to Ancient Rome, we find an ancient Roman road traversing through columns and ruins in the Forum. As we walk along this path, our eyes are drawn to a weathered lintel that silently tells tales of emperors and gladiators who once walked these very streets. Venturing eastward from Greece to Egypt, we encounter a Tholos Tomb adorned with an intricately carved lintel. Its hieroglyphs reveal secrets about life and death during this enigmatic era. Moving on to Beth Shean Gate in Israel, we discover a remarkable lintel inscribed with Ramesses III's name - a testament to his reign as one of Egypt's mighty pharaohs. Crossing over into France brings us face-to-face with Gothic art at Notre Dame Cathedral. The Portal of the Virgin captivates us with its ornate detailing on every inch of its lintels - an exquisite display of craftsmanship from medieval times. Journeying now towards Catalonia reveals 14th-century arch architecture art. Here lies another captivating example where Catalan artisans skillfully crafted intricate designs onto their linteled structures - leaving behind masterpieces for generations to admire. In Upper Galilee stands Nabratein Synagogue's Torah Niche Lintel; it whispers stories from Jewish traditions etched upon it – connecting worshippers across centuries through faith and devotion. Returning once more to Greece unveils yet another magnificent sight: The Lion Gate in Mycenae.