Cistern Collection (#3)

Italy, Venice. Courtyard and stairwell of Casa Goldoni. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Italy, Venice. Casa Goldoni courtyard. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Outside toilet, Belleville Road School, London, 1936. The flushing cistern and toilet with a wooden seat

New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1740. Artist: George Bickham
New River Head, Finsbury, London, c1740; the depiction of the first issuing of water into the New River Head, Finsbury in 1613 with a description

Cistern, Iyenobu, c1890-1900
H54 Cistern, Iyenobu, c1890-1900

Fountain Perseia. Mycenae
Mycenae. Fountain Perseia, underground cistern used for water supply. Built as a tunnel of 104 steps leading to a small pool. It was rebuilt in hellenistic period. Mycenae. Argo?lide province

Illustration of a bible scene, Jeremiah 38: Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern by the king for predicting Jerusalems defeat to Babylon and then rescued

Women bathing in cistern, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Basiliscus being forced into the cistern. Flavius Basiliscus, ? - c. 475. Eastern Roman Emperor. After Flavius Zeno captured Constantinople, Basiliscus and his family were captured

Lazio Viterbo Viterbo Sanctuarys Maria della Quercia
Lazio Viterbo Viterbo Sanctuary of S. Maria della Quercia, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Extensive coverage of Renaissance sanctuarys exterior

Cistern Of Ben-Veber-Direg, Or The Thousand And One, Turkey. Engraved By J. Carter After W. H. Bartlett
Cistern Of Ben-Veber-Direg, Or The Thousand And One, Turkey. Engraved By J. Carter After W.H.Bartlett

Turkey, Looking along row of columns inside Yerebatan Sarnici underground cistern; Istanbul

Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey; Ancient Underground Cistern

Comic postcard, I heard you re back! Date: 20th century

Cisterns of Tawila, near Crater (Kraytar), Aden
Cisterns of Tawila (Tawila Tanks), near Crater (Kraytar, Seera), British colony of Aden (now in Yemen). An ancient historic site with a capacity for millions of gallons of water

Column of Tears. Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Istanbul. Tu
Turkey. Istanbul. Basilica Cistern. 6th century. Erected during the reign of Justinian I. Column of Tears

Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Rose de Barry pink. Date: circa 1920s

Historick cistern in Trujillo, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, Europe

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The cistern, an architectural marvel found across various regions of the world, holds a rich history and significance. In Asia, specifically in Turkey's vibrant city Istanbul, lies The Basilica Cistern - a mesmerizing Sunken Palace that dates back to ancient times. This underground wonder showcases the grandeur of Byzantine architecture and is truly a sight to behold. Not far from Istanbul, in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy stands the well in Piazza Cisterna. This charming town square features a picturesque cistern that adds to its medieval charm. Traveling back in time to 19th century London takes us to the Royal Mint where gas lighting apparatuses were used for illumination. Friedrich Accum's artwork beautifully captures this historical moment. Returning to Istanbul once again brings us face-to-face with another remarkable cistern - the Basilica Cistern from the 6th century. Its intricate columns and mystical atmosphere transport visitors into a different era altogether. Even urinal advertisements have their place in history. An advert from 1889 reminds us of how even mundane objects like urinals can become fascinating relics when viewed through a historical lens. Moving on to Morocco's Atlantic Coast brings us to El Jadida and its Portuguese Fortress known as Cite Portugaise or Portuguese Citadel. Here we find the impressive Citerne Portugaise (Portuguese Cistern), showcasing both functional design and architectural beauty. Literature enthusiasts may recall Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift which featured illustrations depicting The King of Brobdingnag alongside Gulliver near an intriguing cistern dating back centuries. Constantinople (now Istanbul) never ceases to amaze with yet another stunning cistern - Philoxenos' masterpiece located within Turkey's capital city itself. Its historical importance cannot be understated as it represents Constantinople’s rich heritage.