Ashlar Collection (#2)

Faade of the Spalding House on Lungarno Vespucci, Florence. In front of the main door, a car is parked. Florence. Date of Photograph:1906

Palazzo Strozzi Florence Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1924 ca

View of the Pitti Palace from the Boboli Garden, in Florence. The Fontana del Carciofo (Artichoke Fountain), by Francesco Susini and Francesco del Tadda

Faade of the Palazzo Giangiacomo from the Renaissance era, in Via Monserrato in Rome Rome Via Monserrato Building - Facade Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of Palazzetto Turci, wrongly called Palazzo di Bramante. Rome Via del Governo Vecchio Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Faade of Palazzo Lancellotti in Rome, designed by Pirro Ligorio Rome Piazza Navona Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Side of Farnese Palace, Caprarola Caprarola Farnese Palace Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The faade of Farnese Palace, Caprarola Caprarola Farnese Palace Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Farnese Palace, Caprarola; from the elliptical square at bottom, two side stairways lead to the entrance of the palazzo are visible

The Palazzo Gallenga Stuart, designed by Pietro Carattoli; today it houses the University for Foreigners, Perugia Perugia Building, University Late Baroque, Baroque

Partial view of the Angevin Fortress. In the foreground is the Tower of the Lioness or of the Queen. Lucera Fort Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the faade of the Building of the Government, or of the Prefecture, in Lecce. Lecce Building - Facade Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Rear faade of Villa Belgioioso, Royal, Milan. Between the windows are reliefs with mythological subjects by Parini. A statue of a pagan divinity crowns the faade of the balustrade

The faade of Palazzo Capodiferro (today's Palazzo Tonelii), Rome Rome Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Palazzo Lofari, known as Palazzo Punta di diamanti, in Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Palazzo Roncale on Via Laurenti, Rovigo. Rovigo Via Laurenti Building - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The faade of the Town Hall at Padua. Padua Building - Facade Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1938

Lower part of the faade of Palazzo della Banca d'Italia in Via dell'Oriuolo in Florence. Florence Building Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Detail of the Palace of Charles V in the Alhambra complex, Granada. Spain Granada Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Palazzetto Leroy (De Regis), called Piccola Farnesina or Farnesina ai Baullari, in Rome. It is now the seat of the Baroque Museum Rome Villa High Renaissance, Renaissance

Detail of the exterior of Palazzo Altoviti, called dei Visacci, in Borgo degli Albizi, Florence. Two marble herms decorating the Palace are visible. Work by Giovan Battista Caccini

Faade of Palazzo Maffetti-Tiepolo in Campo San Polo, Venice. The building, with ground floor ashlar is characterized by the tight rhythm of the balconies with heads in the key of the arch

Detail of the faade of Palazzo Piella, Bologna Bologna Palazzo Piella Building - Facade Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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Facade of Palazzo Avignonesi in Montepulciano 1932 ca. Vignola 1520-1573 ca. Montepulciano

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Palazzo Cervini in Montepulciano, Siena 1932 ca. Sangallo, Antonio da, the Elder 1485-1534 ca. Montepulciano

Palazzo Cuomo (today's Museo Civico Filangieri) built during the Renaissance and accurately reconstructed in the 19th century

Palazetto Spada, attributed to Baldassare Peruzzi, in Rome Rome Via capo di Ferro Hall High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the faade of Palazzo Tabarelli in Trento. Trento Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Detail of the faade of Ca Pesaro, Venice. The richness of the sculpted elements creates a scenographic complex. Venice Museum, Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of the faade across from Campo Santo Stefano, of Palazzo Pisani. The building displays an ashlar prospect of Istrian stone

The faade of the Palazzo Marino on Piazza Scala in Milan. The work was projected by the architect Luca Beltrami. Milan Piazza della Scala Building - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

View of Gavone Castle, near Finalborgo, Finale Ligure, Province of Savona. The image shows the tower in the foreground, with diamond ashlars. The building, largely ruined, is ringed by a high wall

View of the Palazzo della Zecca, facing St. Mark's Square in Venice. Venice St. Mark's Square Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Close up of Borromeo Palace, situated on Bella Island of Lake Maggiore Stresa Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Window of the Salone dei Cinquecento, seen from outside of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. Florence Palazzo Vecchio Hall Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Court-yard of the Rectory of the Archiepiscopal Palace of Milan Milan Archiepiscopal Palace, court-yard Courtyard, Arcade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

View of Palazzo Sanuti-Bevilacqua, Bologna Bologna Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Palazzo Fantuzzi, Bologna. Bologna Via S.Vitale Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Montepulciano Town Hall Montepulciano Building, Building - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Facade of Palazzo Contucci, formerly known as Monte, in Montepulciano: work designed by Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio and probably completed by Baldassarre Peruzzi Montepulciano Building - Facade

Detail of two mullioned window of Palazzo Piccolomini or delle Papesse, in Siena. Architectonic work carried out to the design of Bernardo Rossellino Siena Window High Renaissance, Renaissance

Facade of Palazzo Avignonesi in Montepulciano: work attributed to Vignola Montepulciano Building - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Main door with terrace to the first floor; detail of the facade of Palazzo Marino on Piazza della Scala in Milan. The work was carried out by the architect Luca Beltrami Milan Piazza della Scala

Faade of the Palazzo dello Strozzino (present-day Odeon Theater), ground floor attributed to Michelozzo, first floor to Giuliano da Maiano and the top floor is from the 19th century

Faade of the Palazzo Guadagni-Riccardi, later known as Palazzo Strozzi di Mantova, in the Piazza San Giovanni, Florence Florence Piazza San Giovanni Building - Facade Renaissance

The door of the Medici House, in Florence Florence Via Cavour Portal Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Casa Buonarroti in Florence Florence Via Ghibellina Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the faade of Palazzo Pucci, in Florence Florence Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963

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Ashlar is a versatile and enduring building material that has been used throughout history in various architectural marvels. From the majestic Severn Bridge to the picturesque Bewdley they can be seen standing strong, connecting communities across rivers like the River Welland and adorning iconic structures such as the English Bridge. In tranquil settings like Fingle Bridge in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, one can find solace while witnessing a man fishing against an ashlar backdrop. Its presence adds a touch of elegance to this serene spot. Traveling further east to Istanbul, Turkey, we encounter the magnificent Bebek Mosque (Humayun-u Abad Mosque), where ashlar takes center stage in its construction. This sacred place showcases how this remarkable material transcends borders and cultures. Delving into ancient times, we uncover the Tholos Tomb at Mycenae. Crafted from ashlar stones meticulously fitted together, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. The significance extends beyond architecture; it also holds symbolic meaning within Masonic traditions. The litho depiction of Masonic symbols reminds us of their hidden meanings embedded within these carefully crafted stones. Moving on to engineering feats, we witness the Aswan Dam under construction—a colossal project made possible by utilizing sturdy ashlar blocks. This structure not only harnesses nature's power but also demonstrates humanity's ability to shape our environment with precision and strength. However, not all encounters with it can peaceful; depicted in a fragment from Osuna (Urso), Spain is a man attacked by a lion—an intense moment frozen forever in stone carved from this durable material. Styles of masonry vary greatly when working with ashlar—each unique pattern showcasing creativity and skill passed down through generations. These litho illustrations capture different techniques employed by craftsmen worldwide. Artistic expressions also find inspiration in driving an ashlar; oil on canvas captures both physical labor and the beauty of this process.