Caryatid Collection (#2)

Fortitude: one of the caryatids of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

The storm calmed by the saint: one of the panels of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S

Rear part of the ark of St. Peter Martyr, Giovanni Balduccio, Portinari Chapel, Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan. Milan Church of Sant'Eustorgio, Portinari Chapel

Prudence: one of the caryatids of the ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

Ark of St. Peter Martyr. Work by Giovanni Balduccio containing the remains of the dominican inquisitor located in the Portinari Chapel, Church of S. Eustorgio, Milan

The Fountain of Rivers and the Palazzina del Piacere located in the park of the Farnese Palace in Caprarola Caprarola Villa Farnese Monumental Fountain, Building, Fountain Mannerism

The caryatids of the west side of the Canopus (Sculpture Pool) of Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli Tivoli Hadrian's Villa, Canopus (Sculpture Pool) Colonnade Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period

Central part of the faade of Villa Reale (Pisani or National), designed by Girolamo Frigimelica and Francesco Maria Preti. The villa is at Str, province of Venice

A corner of the Hall of the Caryatids in the Royal Palace of Milan. Milan Royal Palace Hall Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Hall of the Caryatids in the Royal Palace of Milan. Milan Royal Palace Hall Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of Palazzo Contarini delle Figure, known as such for the two caryatids located above the entrance door. Venice Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Arch of Saint Peter, martyr, work of Giovanni di Balduccio conserved in the Portinari Chapel inside the Church of Saint Eustorgius, in Milan Milan Church of Saint Eustorgius

Second courtyard of the Villa Giulia in Rome Rome Villa Giulia, second courtyard Villa Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ark of St. Peter the Martyr; work by Giovanni di Balduccio containing the spoils of the Dominican Inquisitor. Church of Sant'Eustorgio, Milan Milan Church of San Eustorgio Ark Gothic

Detail of the caryatids positioned on the facade of Milan Cathedral Milan Piazza Duomo Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1956

The tomb of Agnese and Clemenza Durazzo, Church of Santa Chiara, Naples Naples Church of Santa Chiara, presbytery Tomb Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1954

Garden of the Farnese Palace, in Caprarola; designed by Vignola Caprarola Farnese Palace, garden Garden, Building Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Terrazzo delle Cariatidi (Terrace of the Caryatids), at the Farnese Palace in Caprarola; by Vignola Caprarola Farnese Palace, garden Garden, Building Mannerism

Giardino dei Delfini, or Dolphin Garden, at the Farnese Palace in Caprarola; by Vignola Caprarola Farnese Palace, garden Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Battle of Lepanto, bas-relief framed between two caryatids, marble, detail of the Monument of Pope Pius V, Nicholas said Pippi Flemish (-1604) and Gillis de la Riviere (-1602)

Coronation of the Pope, bas-relief framed between two caryatids, marble, detail of the Monument of Pope Pius V, , Nicol Pippi detto il Fiammingo (-1604 ca.) and Gillis de la Riviere (-1602)

Facade of the Richelieu Pavillion, part of the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris Museum, Building, Royal Palace Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens Greece Athens Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:421 - 406 a.C.. Artist:Filokles

Jewelry box of Marie Antoinette in the Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon, Versailles France Versailles, Palace Furniture Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Marble group of Caryatids from the Pulpit of Giovanni Pisano in Pisa Cathedral Pisa Cathedral Sculptural Group Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Tomb of Francesco Pazzi in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence. The sarcophagus with three tiles, the middle on depicting Christ, supported by four caryatids

French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Pilaster-capital from a chimney in the Hotel Lasbordes at Toulouse (Francois I), [16th century]

Portico of the Carytides on the Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athenaai (Athens), Greece, c1930s. Caryatids on the 5th century BC Erechtheum temple at the Acropolis of Athens in Greece

Porch Caryatids and ruins. Temple of Erechtheion, Athens, Greece. Columns of Greek maidens, Temple of Erechtheion for a former Athenian king

Caryatides of St. Peter Engraving
Engraved illustrations of Renaissance Sculpture from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Interior of John R. McLean House, 1500 I St. N.W. Washington, D.C. c1907. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Interior of John R. McLean House, 1500 I St. N.W. Washington, D.C. - ballroom - detail of fireplace and tapestry, c1907

The chimneypiece in the Stone Hall, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306307 The chimneypiece in the Stone Hall, Houghton Hall, Norfolk, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Caryatid with urn, 1883. Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). French sculptor. Caryatid with urn, 1883. Bronze. Garden of Sculptures. Rodin Museum. Paris. France. Date: 2008

Fireplace at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306270 Fireplace at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4906062 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 420x570 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4905754 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 330x170 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4905733 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 330x170 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Stool supported by kneeling female figure (kipona), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, beads & metal)
1068106 Stool supported by kneeling female figure (kipona), late 19th to early 20th century (wood, beads & metal) by African School; 41.8x29.4x26.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c. 1550 (gold, wool and silk)
CUL4905802 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a farmer, c.1550 (gold, wool and silk) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); 330x170 cm; Royal Palace, Aranjuez

Luba Stool, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) (see also 193996-997)
HSC193998 Luba Stool, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) (see also 193996-997) by African School; height:41.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547)
XIR171370 The Sacking of Troy or Catania, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I (1494-1547) 1535-40 (fresco and stucco) by Rosso Fiorentino

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner. ca. 1550 (tapestry)
CUL4906145 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner. ca. 1550 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); (add.info.: by COECKE VAN AELST)

Pompeii Relics, Italy. Creator: Viet Chu
Pompeii Relics, Italy

A Louis XIV gilt-metal-mounted, pewter, tortoiseshell and stained horn-inlaid ebony
5962775 A Louis XIV gilt-metal-mounted, pewter, tortoiseshell and stained horn-inlaid ebony, marquetry and parcel-gilt and silvered cabinet on stand, c.1660-80 by Gole

Study of a Roman Temple (w / c on paper)
XOU173127 Study of a Roman Temple (w/c on paper) by Chedanne, Georges Paul (1861-1940); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France

Card Table, c. 1815. Creator: Charles-HonoreLannuier
Card Table, c. 1815. Mahogany with rosewood veneer, giltwood, brass and ebony inlay, winged caryatid central support

The Fallen Caryatid Carrying Her Stone, Modeled 1881-82, cast 1902 / 24
The Fallen Caryatid Carrying Her Stone, Modeled 1881-82, cast 1902/24

Various Roman Ionic capitals compared with Greek examples... mid-18th century
Various Roman Ionic capitals compared with Greek examples from Le Roy [S. Maria in Trastevere, S. Paolo fuori le Mura, S. Clemente, etc.], mid-18th century

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The caryatid, an iconic element of ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, has captivated artists and architects throughout history. Dating back to 1898, a mysterious creator crafted a stunning chimneypiece in the Stone Hall of Houghton Hall, Norfolk. This black-and-white photograph from "The English Country House" showcases the grandeur and elegance that these sculptures bring to any space. In 1883, renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin immortalized the caryatid with urn in his masterpiece. The delicate curves and intricate details evoke a sense of grace and strength simultaneously. Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire also boasts a remarkable fireplace adorned with this captivating figure; another testament to its enduring appeal. Traveling all the way to Athens, Greece, we find ourselves standing before the majestic Temple of Erechtheion on Acropolis Hill. Its porch adorned with caryatids stands as a symbol of architectural brilliance from ancient times. These sculpted female figures seem frozen in time yet exude an aura of eternal beauty. Vienna's historic center surprises visitors with its own collection of caryatids adorning buildings steeped in history. As we wander through this enchanting cityscape, we can't help but marvel at how these statues seamlessly blend into their surroundings while adding an air of sophistication. Moving forward through time brings us to French Renaissance ornaments captured in stone and wood during 1898 by another unknown artist. Their inclusion highlights how the influence of classical art transcends borders and eras. Returning once again to Athens' Acropolis reveals more wonders—the Porch Caryatids stand tall amidst ruins at the Temple of Erechtheion. These columns formed by Greek maidens transport us back centuries ago when such craftsmanship was revered for its artistic prowess. Even St Peter's Engraving pays homage to these magnificent figures as they grace its walls alongside six gents sitting beside the Porch of the Caryatids on Acropolis.