Acanthus Collection

Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765668 Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (4th century BC); 89.5 cm; J

William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Chrysanthemum, 1877 (colour woodblock print)
1126501 William Morris Wallpaper Sample with Chrysanthemum, 1877 (colour woodblock print) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Italians working abroad: an architectural projection on the house of Matyas Haunschild of Furstenfeld, in Olomouc
3569850 Italians working abroad: an architectural projection on the house of Matyas Haunschild of Furstenfeld, in Olomouc, Czech Republic by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Olomouc)

The entrance to the public exhibition park in Lima
3561546 The entrance to the public exhibition park in Lima by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Lima, Peru 1870-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: XIX secc)

Monteith or jardiniere with Acanthus foliage reliefs. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689147 Monteith or jardiniere with Acanthus foliage reliefs. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood

Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Creator: Adriaen Isenbrandt
Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Other Title(s): Madonna and Child. The marble niche in which the Virgin and the Child are seated is a veritable sample-book of the modern Renaissance style

Acanthus Leaves, Birds and Insects, no. CCCLXXII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, ... April 1, 1792)
Acanthus Leaves, Birds and Insects, no. CCCLXXII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 57), April 1, 1792

The International Exhibition: stove by Messrs. Feetham and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: stove by Messrs. Feetham and Co. 1862. This work...is very simple, and yet, at the same time, exceedingly beautiful; indeed

Roman columns, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
Roman columns, 1889. Examples of various types of column from classical buildings in Rome: 1. Corinthian, from the Temple of Mars Ultor; 2. Composite, from the Arch of Titus; 3

Urns of the third period of Ginori Manufacturing Sesto Fiorentino Porcelain Museum in Doccia Vase Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Capital, Casa del Fauno, Pompei Pompeii Casa del Fauno Capital Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1860 ca.. Date of Artwork:IV sec.a.C.-I sec.d. C

Cloister of the Benedictines, Monreale Monreale convent of the Benedictines Pilaster Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Close-up of a large rhubarb plant. Date of Photograph:1851 ca

Detail of two capitals in the narthex of the Basilica of San Marco, Venice Venice Basilica of S. Marco, narthex Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Front part of the pulpit of the duomo of Ravello. The pulpit is made up of a case of rectangular marble, decorated with small columns, mosaics and freizes

Right-hand door of the facade of the Cathedral of Sainte Madelaine of Vezelay France Vezelay Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Detail of the choir stalls by Donatello depicting children happily running and dancing. It is in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence Florence Choir Stalls Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The baptismal font by Antonio Ghini in the Cathedral in Grosseto Grosseto Baptismal Font Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Pulpit by Niccol di Bartolomeo da Foggia in the Cathedral of Ravello Ravello Cathedral Pulpit. Date of Photograph:1960-1970 ca.. Date of Artwork:1272. Artist:Da Foggia, Niccol di Bartolomeo

A tablet with a relief of a corinthian capital in Ephesus, Turkey Turkey Ephesus Stone Tablet Asia, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1969. Date of Artwork:II-I sec. a.C

Three supporting telamons from the architrave, with plaster ornamentation. Detail of the waiting room at the Public Baths of ancient Pompeii

Bronze portal done by Simone di Siria. Sculpture situated at the entrance of the Amalfi Cathedral (province of Salerno) Amalfi Door. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:1050-1065 ca

Bronze statue of a Satyr. Work at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples Naples Museo Archeologico Nazionale Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Pulpit of Niccol di Bartolomeo da Foggia. Work of sculpture situated in the Cathedral of San Pantaleone, Ravello (province of Salerno) Ravello Cathedral Pulpit. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Baptistery of Pisa: Detail of a jamb of the central door, with representations of the Months. Pisa Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the portal of the Church of Villa or church of Corpo di Cristo in Castiglione Olona. Castiglione Olona Via Mazzini Door Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A chair carved in marble, in the Certosa (Carthusian monastery) of Calci, near Pisa Calci Certosa Bishop's Throne Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

One of the capitals of the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa Pisa San Piero a Grado, church Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Flagellation of Jesus Christ, sculpture work panel from Giambologna's school, collocated in the right portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Mannerism

Jesus Christ in the garden of olives, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the right portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa

Jesus Christ enters Jerusalem, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the left portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Mannerism

Adoration of the Child, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the left portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa

Portal in molera stone adorned with symbols of the house of Branda Castiglioni Palazzo Branda Castiglioni, Castiglione Olona

A capital inside the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa Pisa San Piero a Grado, church Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

One of the capitals at the base of the cross vault of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Jesus Christ's Baptism, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the left portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa

Jesus Christ tempted by Devil in the desert, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the left portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Mannerism

Nativity, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the left portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Mannerism

The capital, sculpted by Giovan Battista Foggini, of the column on the right side of the choir, in the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Capital Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

One of the marble panels on the altar of the Baptistery of Pisa, sculpted by Maestro Guglielmo Pisa Baptistery Tile Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A marble panel on the altar in the Baptistery of Pisa, sculpted by Maestro Guglielmo Pisa Baptistery Tile Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Maid holding a shield atop decorated pilasters. Malatestiano Temple, Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, interior Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Pilaster decorated with maids holding shields, Malatestiano Temple, Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, interior Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bas relief of Mars, allegory of the planet. Sacrament Chapel or Chapel of the Planets. Work by Agostino di Duccio. Work by Matteo de'Pasti

Detail of the tomb of the brothers Francesco and Nicola Anguillara; the work is found in the church of Saint Francis in Capranica. Two statues of the deceased lying down appear on the sarcophagus

Detail of the trabeation of the exterior right portal of the Cathedral of Como; the decoration is composed of bas-reliefs with Romanesque acanthus, fantastic animals and male heads

Detail of one of the celing panels in the Laurentian Library in Florence. This work was designed by Michelangelo. Florence Laurentian Library Ceiling Late Renaissance, Renaissance

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Acanthus, a versatile and timeless motif that has graced various forms of art throughout history. From ancient terracotta amphoras to intricate relief carvings on the Ara Pacis Augustae, acanthus leaves have captivated artists and admirers alike. Even in architecture, this exquisite foliage finds its place. The oak architrave sections of RMS Olympic bear witness to the grandeur design. Its scrolling reliefs add an elegant touch to Roman columns and Corinthian capitals, showcasing the mastery of W & AK Johnston. But it is not just in grand structures where acanthus thrives; they can be found even in everyday objects. Take for instance the porcelain Porter Mug depicting an industrial scene from Manchester's Soho Foundry or the stateroom cabin door aboard RMS Olympic. Acanthus brings beauty into our lives through unexpected avenues. Intriguingly, it also made its way into textiles with William Morris' Wallpaper Sample featuring chrysanthemums. This color woodblock print showcases how nature-inspired patterns can seamlessly blend with acanthus motifs. Beyond art and design, we encounter the living embodiment in plants like bears breeches (Acanthus spinosus). These spiky yet graceful leaves remind us of nature's ability to inspire human creativity. Whether adorning prestigious Panathenaic prize amphoras or gracing Hisham's Palace near Jericho during the 8th century AD, acanthus continues to enchant us with its elegance and versatility.