Acanthus Collection (page 8)

Washbasin, sculpted work of the Mantegazza kept inside the Chapel of Mary Magdalene in the Church of the Certosa of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Chapel of Mary Magdalene Basin, Sink

Plate with the Bonafede family coat of arms: della Robbia-style ceramic piece, part of the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti

Majolica jars: Hispano-Moresque ceramics, part of the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Contini Bonacossi Collection Vase Renaissance

Detail of architectonic decoration, in the Brivio Chapel of the Church of Sant'Eustorgio in Milan, Lombardy Milan Church of Sant'Eustorgio, Brivio Chapel Low Relief

Two lecterns in the museum of the Carthusian monastery of San Martino, in Naples Naples Carthusian monastery of San Martino, museum Reading Stand Eighteenth Century

A particular of the facade of the Palazzo del Comune (or Loggia) in Piazza della Loggia in Brescia. Architectural work carried out by Filippo de'Grassi

A capital of the facade of the Palazzo del Comune (or Piazza della Loggia), in Piazza della Loggia in Brescia. Architectural work carried out by Filippo de'Grassi

Detail of the left part of the facade of the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, in Brescia. Work created by Giovanni Gaspare Pedoni and Giovanni Antonio Agostinelli Brescia Low Relief

Entrance of the Villa Church, Castiglione Olona, Varese Castiglione Olona Door Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Relief with the Trial by fire that burned the books of Albigesi, detail of the Ark of S. Domenico, work by Nicola Pisano, made for the Church of S. Domenico, Bologna. Bologna Church of S

Detail of the capitals of the door of the Baptistery of Pistoia attributed to Tommaso and Nino Pisano Pistoia Baptistery Capital Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the Baptismal font preserved in the Cathedral of Empoli. Empoli Cathedral Holy Water Font Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the bronze gate of the Cappella della Cintola (Chapel of the Sacred Belt), in the Cathedral of Prato Prato Gate - Railing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Tombstone of Bonincontro de'Boateri. Bas-relief made by an artist from the School of the Dalle Masegne brothers, in the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore

Allegory of the month of December. High relief decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Allegories of the months of October and November. High reliefs decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance

Allegory of the month of September. High relief decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Allegories of the months of July and August. High reliefs decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance

Allegory of the month of June. High relief decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Allegories of the months of April and May. High relief decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance

Allegories of the months of January and February. High relief decorating a capital in the Doge's Palace in Venice Venice Doge's Palace High Relief Renaissance

The Justice capital, by Piero di Niccol and Giovanni di Martino da Fiesole, in the Doge's Palace in Venice 1920-1930 ca. Giovanni di Martino da Fiesole;;Piero di Niccol XV sec

St Lawrence: historiated initial from the Choir Book preserved in the Picolomini Library in Siena Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Aeolus, the God of wind: historiated initial from a Choir Book preserved in Piccolomini Library in Siena Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

The Healing of the deaf mute: historiated initial from Choir Book preserved in Piccolomini Library in Siena Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Small coupled columns with capitals, in the Convent adjacent to San Galgano Abbey, near Siena Siena San Galgano, Abbey Capital Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A bronze bell carried out by Giacomo Cozzarelli. Work situated on the wall of Palazzo del Magnifico in Siena Siena Sculpture High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Portal of the Consistory Room in Palazzo Pubblico, Siena. The marble jambs were carried out by Bernardo Rossellino Siena Palazzo Pubblico, Consistory Room Door Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Portraits of the Rufolo family; decorative detail of the pulpit by Niccol di Bartolomeo da Foggia located in the Cathedral of Ravello Ravello Cathedral Low Relief, Basrelief, Bust, Pulpit

Particular of the upper part of the Piazza Chapel, at the foot of the Mangia Tower, in Piazza del Campo in Siena. Architectonic work carried out by Domenico D'Agostino

The tomb of Orlando de'Medici, by Bernardo Rossellino, in the Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Tuscany Florence Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata Funerary Monument High

Detail of the capital of the column on the right side of the Choir by Giovan Battista Foggini. Cathedral, Pisa. Pisa Cathedral Capital Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Sculpted panel with central large rose and plant elements. The panel belongs to the Altar of the Baptistery of Pisa, work by the sculptor Guglielmo

Sculpted panel with leaves, vegetal shoots, flower and geometric elements. The panel belongs to the Altar of the Baptistery of Pisa, work by the sculptor Guglielmo

Marble Capital by Niccol Civitali; work preserved in the Cathedral Opera, in St Martino Cathedral, in Pietrasanta, Versilia Pietrasanta St Martino Cathedral, Cathedral Opera Capital High Renaissance

Holy water font, by Benedetto da Rovezzano, in the Church of the Santissimi Apostoli, Florence, Tuscany Florence Church of the Santissimi Apostoli Holy Water Font High Renaissance, Renaissance

Christ's Ascension, choir book illumination, in the Sacristy of the Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, Tuscany Florence Basilica of Santa Croce, sacristy Illumination Late Gothic, Gothic

Madonna and Child, attributed to Andrea Ferrucci, in the Church of Santi Giuda e Simone, Florence Florence Church of Santi Simone e Giuda Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance

Left side of the ambo located in the Church of San Giulio, Island of San Giulio, Lake Orto. Novara Lake Orta, Island of San Giulio, Church of San Giulio Pulpit Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Paleochristian age capitals. Paleochristian finds preserved in the former Church of San Donato, now the Archaeological Museum of Zara, Croatia Croatia Zara

Decorative bas-releifs on the facade of the Church of San Michele, in Pavia Pavia Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1928

Lunette and architrave of the right door, in the facade of the Church of San Michele in Pavia Pavia Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of a cornice with maid holding a shield, inside the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini. Rimini Tempio Malatestiano Statue Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Particular of a column of the Porta della Rana of the Cathedral of Como Como Column Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Capital with a corbel of the external superior loggia of the Badia Fiesolana, in Fiesole, near Florence, in Tuscany Fiesole Badia Fiesolana, exterior superior loggia Capital

Capital and ledge of the upper gallery of the Badia Fiesolana, environs of Florence. Florence San Domenico, Badia Fiesolana, upper gallery Capital Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Marble tabernacle, detail; work by Mino da Fiesole located in the Capella del Miracolo of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio, in Florence Florence Church of Sant'Ambrogio

Marble tabernacle; work by Mino da Fiesole located in the Cappella del Miracolo of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio, in Florence Florence Church of Sant'Ambrogio

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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.