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Architectural Detail Collection (#10)

"Captivating Architectural Details from Around the World

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Stained glass window of angels wearing crowns, Bishop Bernard d

Stained glass window of angels wearing crowns, Bishop Bernard d
897480 Stained glass window of angels wearing crowns, Bishop Bernard d Abbeville and Virgin and Child, 1269 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of Notre Dame, Amiens

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Drawing for the restoration of the gargoyles of Notre Dame, 1855 (pen & ink on paper)

Drawing for the restoration of the gargoyles of Notre Dame, 1855 (pen & ink on paper)
868444 Drawing for the restoration of the gargoyles of Notre Dame, 1855 (pen & ink on paper) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Woman with Parasol, (oil on canvas)

Woman with Parasol, (oil on canvas)
985131 Woman with Parasol, (oil on canvas) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 73.6x60.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with Parasol. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on canvas

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Details of Clerestory Window Tracery and Vaulting of the Aisle below

Details of Clerestory Window Tracery and Vaulting of the Aisle below
2831517 Details of Clerestory Window Tracery and Vaulting of the Aisle below, in St Mary Redcliffe (pencil & w/c on paper) by Carter, John (1748-1817); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Tile from the Floor of Bristol Cathedral, showing a Fleur-de-Lis

Tile from the Floor of Bristol Cathedral, showing a Fleur-de-Lis
2831324 Tile from the Floor of Bristol Cathedral, showing a Fleur-de-Lis, 1823 (pencil & watercolour on paper) by Bird, Miss Martha (fl.1826); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Thornes Monumental Brass in St Werburghs Church (pencil & w / c on paper)

Thornes Monumental Brass in St Werburghs Church (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831925 Thornes Monumental Brass in St Werburghs Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by Cashin, Edward (fl.1823-26); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: The Apotheosis of Saint Francis Surrounded by Musician Angels

The Apotheosis of Saint Francis Surrounded by Musician Angels
651786 The Apotheosis of Saint Francis Surrounded by Musician Angels: Design for an Apse or Half-Dome Divided by Ribs, (red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Sirani

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Elijah (stained glass)

Elijah (stained glass)
499365 Elijah (stained glass) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Baroncelli Chapel, Church of Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Niche in the tepidariam, House of Diomedes, Pompeii, 1897 (w / c on paper)

Niche in the tepidariam, House of Diomedes, Pompeii, 1897 (w / c on paper)
489230 Niche in the tepidariam, House of Diomedes, Pompeii, 1897 (w/c on paper) by Bazzani, Luigi (1836-1927); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Man in a Tunic (fresco)

Man in a Tunic (fresco)
704194 Man in a Tunic (fresco) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Ipogeo degli Aureli, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Tympanum of the porch depicting Christ in Majesty with the Symbols of the Evangelists, c

Tympanum of the porch depicting Christ in Majesty with the Symbols of the Evangelists, c
PWI94688 Tympanum of the porch depicting Christ in Majesty with the Symbols of the Evangelists, c.1140-50 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Charlieu Priory, Loire

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Western opening tympanum depicting the Marriage at Cana (photo)

Western opening tympanum depicting the Marriage at Cana (photo)
PWI94687 Western opening tympanum depicting the Marriage at Cana (photo) by French School, (12th century); Charlieu Priory, Loire, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Rose window from the west facade, c. 1270 (stone) (photo)

Rose window from the west facade, c. 1270 (stone) (photo)
PC220824 Rose window from the west facade, c.1270 (stone) (photo) by French School, (13th century); Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Part of the door of the temple, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at

Part of the door of the temple, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at
STC425576 Part of the door of the temple, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, published 1764 (engraving) by Adam

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: A Window of the Broletto, Como: rapid Sketch in Colour, showing Method of inlaying

A Window of the Broletto, Como: rapid Sketch in Colour, showing Method of inlaying
6263791 A Window of the Broletto, Como: rapid Sketch in Colour, showing Method of inlaying Marbles, August 1869? (w/c and bodycolour over graphite on wove paper) by Ruskin

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Capital depicting the Flight into Egypt (stone)

Capital depicting the Flight into Egypt (stone)
NUL311545 Capital depicting the Flight into Egypt (stone) by French School, (11th century); Abbaye de Fleury, Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, Loiret, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Capital depicting a group of men (stone)

Capital depicting a group of men (stone)
NUL311544 Capital depicting a group of men (stone) by French School, (11th century); Abbaye de Fleury, Saint-Benoit-sur-Loire, Loiret, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: The Gothic Entablature and Capital of the First Order at large, 1741 (litho)

The Gothic Entablature and Capital of the First Order at large, 1741 (litho)
XJF308723 The Gothic Entablature and Capital of the First Order at large, 1741 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Detail from the central door of the basilica, decorated 1439-45 (bronze

Detail from the central door of the basilica, decorated 1439-45 (bronze
LEE247335 Detail from the central door of the basilica, decorated 1439-45 (bronze) (see also 247330-247337) by Filarete, Antonio (c.1400-69); St

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Central door of the basilica, decorated 1439-45 (bronze) (see also 247331-247337)

Central door of the basilica, decorated 1439-45 (bronze) (see also 247331-247337)
LEE247330 Central door of the basilica, decorated 1439-45 (bronze) (see also 247331-247337) by Filarete, Antonio (c.1400-69); St. Peter s, Vatican City; (add.info.: the bronze door is from Old St)

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: St. Nicasius with angels, Jamb figures from the west portal (stone)

St. Nicasius with angels, Jamb figures from the west portal (stone)
XIR246447 St. Nicasius with angels, Jamb figures from the west portal (stone) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of Notre Dame, Reims

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Coat of arms, 1739 (photo)

Coat of arms, 1739 (photo)
JFS249920 Coat of arms, 1739 (photo) by Spanish School, (18th century); San Pedro de Cardena, Castilla y Leon, Spain; (add.info.: situated above statue depicted in picture 249921; S)

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: The Reliquary Tribune (b / w photo)

The Reliquary Tribune (b / w photo)
ALI269795 The Reliquary Tribune (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Relief sculpture from the north face of the Arch of Constantine, AD 315 (marble) (b / w photo)

Relief sculpture from the north face of the Arch of Constantine, AD 315 (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI149570 Relief sculpture from the north face of the Arch of Constantine, AD 315 (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (4th century AD); Rome, Italy; Alinari

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Carolingian Pillar, c. 758 (photo)

Carolingian Pillar, c. 758 (photo)
XIR160141 Carolingian Pillar, c.758 (photo) by French School, (8th century); Abbaye Saint-Pierre, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Burgundy

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Stilted Archivolts, from a Ruin in the Rio di Ca Foscari

Stilted Archivolts, from a Ruin in the Rio di Ca Foscari
STC156459 Stilted Archivolts, from a Ruin in the Rio di Ca Foscari, from Examples of the Architecture of Venice by John Ruskin, engraved by G

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Lintel detail on the west facade depicting scenes inspired by

Lintel detail on the west facade depicting scenes inspired by
XIR179333 Lintel detail on the west facade depicting scenes inspired by La Chanson de Roland, c.1125-35 (stone) by French School, (12th century); Cathedral of St

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Idealised hero-king, presumed to be Xerxes (c. 519-465 BC), Stabbing a Monster

Idealised hero-king, presumed to be Xerxes (c. 519-465 BC), Stabbing a Monster
BOO179109 Idealised hero-king, presumed to be Xerxes (c.519-465 BC), Stabbing a Monster, detail from Xerxes Throne Hall, c.480 BC (stone) (see 179110) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); Persepolis

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: The St. Gallus Doorway, north porch (photo)

The St. Gallus Doorway, north porch (photo)
MAE181706 The St. Gallus Doorway, north porch (photo) by Swiss School, (13th century); Basel Cathedral, Basel, Switzerland; ePaul Maeyaert; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: North portal tile panel, one of a pair with protruding palmettes

North portal tile panel, one of a pair with protruding palmettes
BOO181361 North portal tile panel, one of a pair with protruding palmettes and stars encircling the central sun medallion, completed in 1453 (faience mosaic) by Islamic School

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: The Flight into Egypt, column capital relief from the church of the Benedictine abbey

The Flight into Egypt, column capital relief from the church of the Benedictine abbey
PWI95779 The Flight into Egypt, column capital relief from the church of the Benedictine abbey, 13th century (stone) by French School, (13th century); St.-Benoit-Sur-Loire

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: West facade, c. 1225-50 (stone) (detail)

West facade, c. 1225-50 (stone) (detail)
MAE170065 West facade, c.1225-50 (stone) (detail) by English School, (13th century); Wells Cathedral, Somerset, UK; ePaul Maeyaert; English, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: St. Martin, St. Jerome, St. Gregory and St. Avitus, jamb figures of the Confessors

St. Martin, St. Jerome, St. Gregory and St. Avitus, jamb figures of the Confessors
MAE170060 St. Martin, St. Jerome, St. Gregory and St. Avitus, jamb figures of the Confessors from the east portal of the south porch, early 13th century (stone) by French School

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Detail of the Virgin and Child, from the gable above the central portal on the west

Detail of the Virgin and Child, from the gable above the central portal on the west
MAE171261 Detail of the Virgin and Child, from the gable above the central portal on the west facade, begun 1277 (stone) by German School, (13th century); Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Alsace

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Fan vaulting in the cloister (photo)

Fan vaulting in the cloister (photo)
BAL51389 Fan vaulting in the cloister (photo) by English School, (14th century); Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Column with figure of an Elephant, 1604 (engraving)

Column with figure of an Elephant, 1604 (engraving)
1195453 Column with figure of an Elephant, 1604 (engraving) by Boillot, Joseph (c.1546-1603); 30.8x19.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Panel of a gate with two Deva (wood)

Panel of a gate with two Deva (wood)
894748 Panel of a gate with two Deva (wood) by Thai School; National Museum, Ayutthaya, Thailand; (add.info.: Panneaux de porte. Deux deva. ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Lion door knocker, Paris (b / w photo)

Lion door knocker, Paris (b / w photo)
3090847 Lion door knocker, Paris (b/w photo) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: An Evening at the Opera (oil on canvas)

An Evening at the Opera (oil on canvas)
827010 An Evening at the Opera (oil on canvas) by Kahler, Carl (1855-1906); 116.8x93.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Evening at the Opera. Carl Kahler (1855-1906). Oil on canvas

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: A Man Descending the Stairway of a Building Decorated with a Baroque Portal

A Man Descending the Stairway of a Building Decorated with a Baroque Portal
827438 A Man Descending the Stairway of a Building Decorated with a Baroque Portal, 1884 (black chalk on cream paper) by Menzel

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Our Lady of Guadalupe with Angels (bronze)

Our Lady of Guadalupe with Angels (bronze)
KW198664 Our Lady of Guadalupe with Angels (bronze) by Spanish School; Guadalupe, Caceres Province, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)

Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126739 Panel depicting hunting scenes, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)

Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles)
1126746 Panel depicting various species of flowers, Tarouca, Portugal (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School; Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Tarouca

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: North Face of the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal

North Face of the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal
1126652 North Face of the SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (granite) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: South face of the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal

South face of the Santuario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal
1126651 South face of the SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios obelisk, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (granite) by Portuguese School, (18th century); SantuAario de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, Lamego

Background imageArchitectural Detail Collection: Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent

Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent
1126647 Detail of the Virgin Marys from a decorative panel showing her crushing the Serpent, Lamego, Portugal. 1738 (ceramic tiles) by Portuguese School




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