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Column Collection (#96)

"Captivating Columns: From Trinity College to Pompeii, Exploring Architectural Marvels and Historical Significance" The Long Room in the library of Trinity College

Background imageColumn Collection: The Doric temple

The Doric temple
LRI4723412 The Doric temple by Greek, (5th century BC); Segesta, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: The Doric temple of Segesta in Sicily - The Doric temple of Segesta - Sicily - Italy)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the Priory

View of the Priory
LRI4722498 View of the Priory by Romanesque, (12th century); Ste. Marie, Serrabone, Roussillon, France; (add.info.: Romanesque art: view of the cloister of the Prioress of St)

Background imageColumn Collection: Carved capital of the nave, 1120-1140

Carved capital of the nave, 1120-1140
LRI4722342 Carved capital of the nave, 1120-1140 by Romanesque, (12th century); Church of St. Pierre, Aulnay, France; (add.info.: Romanesque art: capital of the nave)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the archeological site, 2nd-4th century

View of the archeological site, 2nd-4th century
LRI4732560 View of the archeological site, 2nd-4th century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Tyre, Lebanon; (add.info.: Phenician civilization: " the allee of the columns, site of the city of Tyre)

Background imageColumn Collection: Remains of the site, 1st-2nd century

Remains of the site, 1st-2nd century
LRI4732538 Remains of the site, 1st-2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Baalbek, Lebanon; (add.info.: Ancient Rome: view of the ruins of the Greek-Roman site of Baalbek (Heliopolis)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the city, 705-710 AD

View of the city, 705-710 AD
LRI4732635 View of the city, 705-710 AD by Umayyad Period (661-750); Anjar, Lebanon; (add.info.: Umayyad civilization: view of the ruins of the city of Anjar)

Background imageColumn Collection: Remains of the temple of Jupiter, 1st-2nd century

Remains of the temple of Jupiter, 1st-2nd century
LRI4732602 Remains of the temple of Jupiter, 1st-2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Baalbek, Lebanon; (add.info.: Ancient Rome)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of Roman temple, 1st century BC-1st century AD

View of Roman temple, 1st century BC-1st century AD
LRI4732150 View of Roman temple, 1st century BC-1st century AD by Roman, (1st century AD); Hatra, Iraq; (add.info.: Roman antiquite and parthian: view of Roman temple)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the great colonnade and the monumental arch (early 3rd century AD) Photography

View of the great colonnade and the monumental arch (early 3rd century AD) Photography
LRI4738651 View of the great colonnade and the monumental arch (early 3rd century AD) Photography by Roman, (3rd century AD); Palmyra, Syria; (add.info.: View of the ruins of the site of Palmyra)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the Court of the Lions, main court of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions

View of the Court of the Lions, main court of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions
LRI4738001 View of the Court of the Lions, main court of the Nasrid dynasty Palace of the Lions by Islamic School, (15th century); Palace of the Alhambra, Granada

Background imageColumn Collection: Art Nouveau: view of Park Guell - Architecture by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926)

Art Nouveau: view of Park Guell - Architecture by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926)
LRI4737651 Art Nouveau: view of Park Guell - Architecture by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926), 1903 Barcelona, Spain (View of the Guell park designed by Antonio Gaudi, Barcelona, Spain) by Gaudi

Background imageColumn Collection: The Parthenon, temple of Athena, on the Acropolis in Athens in Greece

The Parthenon, temple of Athena, on the Acropolis in Athens in Greece
GIA4758845 The Parthenon, temple of Athena, on the Acropolis in Athens in Greece. by Greek, (5th century BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parthenon, temple of Athena)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of Lucca cathedra, 12th-13th century( with the '

View of Lucca cathedra, 12th-13th century( with the "
LRI4584703 View of Lucca cathedra, 12th-13th century( with the " Presentation of Mary at the temple" by Allori) by Italian School, (13th century); San Martino Cathedral, Lucca

Background imageColumn Collection: Egyptian antiquite: colonnade of the temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt

Egyptian antiquite: colonnade of the temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt
JLJ4590407 Egyptian antiquite: colonnade of the temple of Isis in Philae, Egypt by Egyptian; Philae, Egypt; (add.info.: Egyptian antiquite: colonnade of the temple of Isis in Philae)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the tomb hall of the Vizier Ramose with papyrus-shaped columns (photography)

View of the tomb hall of the Vizier Ramose with papyrus-shaped columns (photography)
LRI4682905 View of the tomb hall of the Vizier Ramose with papyrus-shaped columns (photography) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

Background imageColumn Collection: Column capitals in the shape of the head of the deity cow Hathor. (sculpture)

Column capitals in the shape of the head of the deity cow Hathor. (sculpture)
LRI4682125 Column capitals in the shape of the head of the deity cow Hathor. (sculpture) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Deir El-Bahri, Thebes

Background imageColumn Collection: Colonnade of the Great Court of Ramses II (photography)

Colonnade of the Great Court of Ramses II (photography)
LRI4682047 Colonnade of the Great Court of Ramses II (photography) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Luxor, Luxor

Background imageColumn Collection: Egyptian antiquite: view of the columns of the kiosk in front of the entrance of

Egyptian antiquite: view of the columns of the kiosk in front of the entrance of
LRI4681575 Egyptian antiquite: view of the columns of the kiosk in front of the entrance of the temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor. 81-117 AD

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the tomb hall of the Vizier Ramose with papyrus-shaped columns (photography)

View of the tomb hall of the Vizier Ramose with papyrus-shaped columns (photography)
LRI4682893 View of the tomb hall of the Vizier Ramose with papyrus-shaped columns (photography) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

Background imageColumn Collection: Bases of columns, ruins of the palace of Amenhotep III, 14th century BC (photography)

Bases of columns, ruins of the palace of Amenhotep III, 14th century BC (photography)
LRI4682754 Bases of columns, ruins of the palace of Amenhotep III, 14th century BC (photography) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Malqata (Malkata)

Background imageColumn Collection: Column capitals in the shape of the head of the deity cow Hathor. (sculpture)

Column capitals in the shape of the head of the deity cow Hathor. (sculpture)
LRI4682145 Column capitals in the shape of the head of the deity cow Hathor. (sculpture) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Deir El-Bahri, Thebes

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the crypt of the Abbey of Jouarre (Seine and Marne)

View of the crypt of the Abbey of Jouarre (Seine and Marne)
JLJ4682070 View of the crypt of the Abbey of Jouarre (Seine and Marne) by French School; Benedictine Abbey, Jouarre, France; (add.info)

Background imageColumn Collection: View over the apadana and palace of 100 columns

View over the apadana and palace of 100 columns
LRI4657188 View over the apadana and palace of 100 columns by Achaemenid, (6th century BC); Persepolis, Iran; (add.info.: Persian civilization)

Background imageColumn Collection: Female bust, column base of the temple of Apollo in Didymes, Turkey, 6th century BC

Female bust, column base of the temple of Apollo in Didymes, Turkey, 6th century BC
LRI4642718 Female bust, column base of the temple of Apollo in Didymes, Turkey, 6th century BC by Greek School, (6th century BC); Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Background imageColumn Collection: Column de July (Place de la Bastille), Paris. Lithography watercolour

Column de July (Place de la Bastille), Paris. Lithography watercolour
LSE4313234 Column de July (Place de la Bastille), Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by Arnout, in " Album, souvenirs de Paris", Daziaro editor, Paris, 1885

Background imageColumn Collection: Vendome column on the Place du same name in Paris. Chromolithography of the end of

Vendome column on the Place du same name in Paris. Chromolithography of the end of
XEE4164802 Vendome column on the Place du same name in Paris. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist

Background imageColumn Collection: Painting on vase: Jupiter (Zeus) presents the young Dionysus (Bacco) to two women. 480 BC

Painting on vase: Jupiter (Zeus) presents the young Dionysus (Bacco) to two women. 480 BC
XEE4117943 Painting on vase: Jupiter (Zeus) presents the young Dionysus (Bacco) to two women. 480 BC. BNF, Medal Office. by Greek, (5th century BC); Bibliotheque Nationale, Cabinet de Medailles

Background imageColumn Collection: Place Vendome - Paris by Courvoisier, 1827

Place Vendome - Paris by Courvoisier, 1827
LSE4083634 Place VendA'me - Paris by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageColumn Collection: Habitations in the antiquite: Assyrian dwelling carved in the rock (Mesopotamia

Habitations in the antiquite: Assyrian dwelling carved in the rock (Mesopotamia
LSE4088571 Habitations in the antiquite: Assyrian dwelling carved in the rock (Mesopotamia) - Liebig chromolithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageColumn Collection: Column capital depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds

Column capital depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds
LRI3057143 Column capital depicting The Annunciation to the Shepherds, L Abbaye Saint-Pierrre de Moissac (stone) by French School; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Background imageColumn Collection: Destruction of the Vendome Column during the Commune, 1871- insurrection of Paris

Destruction of the Vendome Column during the Commune, 1871- insurrection of Paris
XEE4160882 Destruction of the Vendome Column during the Commune, 1871- insurrection of Paris from 18th March to 28th May 1871 - La Commune de Paris en 1871

Background imageColumn Collection: house Carree de Nimes - France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard - engraving in '

house Carree de Nimes - France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard - engraving in "
XEE4154716 house Carree de Nimes - France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard - engraving in " Histoire de France" by Victor Duruy (1811-1894) - 1882 by French School

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the Forum and Trajans Column, 113 AD - Forum of Trajan

View of the Forum and Trajans Column, 113 AD - Forum of Trajan
XEE4148405 View of the Forum and Trajans Column, 113 AD - Forum of Trajan, Column of Trajan (Colonna Traiana) and Ruins of Ulpia Basilica (Ulpian Basilica) by Roman

Background imageColumn Collection: Paris: view of the Column of July on Place de la Bastille

Paris: view of the Column of July on Place de la Bastille
XEE4136215 Paris: view of the Column of July on Place de la Bastille. Photograph of 1920 in " Artistic Album" of the city of Paris. Private collection

Background imageColumn Collection: Allegory of constancy. She holds a sword over a burning fire

Allegory of constancy. She holds a sword over a burning fire
XEE4135616 Allegory of constancy. She holds a sword over a burning fire. The column it embraces is the attribute of the farm

Background imageColumn Collection: 'He waved his sword and crashed into the column'(engraving)

"He waved his sword and crashed into the column"(engraving)
5995153 " He waved his sword and crashed into the column" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColumn Collection: Fatimid columnar tombstones, c. 11th century (white marble)

Fatimid columnar tombstones, c. 11th century (white marble)
623264 Fatimid columnar tombstones, c.11th century (white marble) by Egyptian; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageColumn Collection: Portrait of Sarah Whitmore, Seated by a Column, 1787 (black chalk, stump and watercolour)

Portrait of Sarah Whitmore, Seated by a Column, 1787 (black chalk, stump and watercolour)
651800 Portrait of Sarah Whitmore, Seated by a Column, 1787 (black chalk, stump and watercolour) by Dowman, John (1750-1824); 20.6x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Whitmore)

Background imageColumn Collection: Hebe (oil on copper)

Hebe (oil on copper)
711013 Hebe (oil on copper) by Stroehling, Peter Eduard (1768-1826); 61.5x48.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageColumn Collection: A Capriccio of a Piazza in front of a Palace with the Column of Marcus Aurelius

A Capriccio of a Piazza in front of a Palace with the Column of Marcus Aurelius
991419 A Capriccio of a Piazza in front of a Palace with the Column of Marcus Aurelius, (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 110x144 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColumn Collection: The Corner of the Libreria, with the Column of St. Theodore, Venice, 1904 (pencil

The Corner of the Libreria, with the Column of St. Theodore, Venice, 1904 (pencil
826986 The Corner of the Libreria, with the Column of St. Theodore, Venice, 1904 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Sargent

Background imageColumn Collection: Nymphs and Bacchantes paying homage at the temple of Flora (oil on canvas)

Nymphs and Bacchantes paying homage at the temple of Flora (oil on canvas)
3066263 Nymphs and Bacchantes paying homage at the temple of Flora (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 142.9x191.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColumn Collection: The Temple of Vesta in Rome (pencil and w / c on paper)

The Temple of Vesta in Rome (pencil and w / c on paper)
CH136660 The Temple of Vesta in Rome (pencil and w/c on paper) by Colli, Antonio (fl.c.1725-c.1800); 28x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColumn Collection: A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860 (oil on panel)

A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860 (oil on panel)
5889217 A Sketch for The General Post Office, One Minute to Six, 1860 (oil on panel) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 30.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English

Background imageColumn Collection: Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b / w photo)

Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b / w photo)
5999931 Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distorted view of Nelsons Column, London)

Background imageColumn Collection: Granite working, turning a column (b / w photo)

Granite working, turning a column (b / w photo)
6013789 Granite working, turning a column (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Granite working, turning a column)

Background imageColumn Collection: Man and gorilla compared (litho)

Man and gorilla compared (litho)
6013549 Man and gorilla compared (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man and gorilla compared)




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"Captivating Columns: From Trinity College to Pompeii, Exploring Architectural Marvels and Historical Significance" The Long Room in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe - A breathtaking sight where towering columns hold the knowledge of centuries within their embrace. Sagrada Familia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Gaudi's masterpiece adorned with intricate columns that seem to reach for the heavens themselves. Euston Arch a98_05420 - An iconic structure that once stood proudly in London as a symbol of architectural grandeur and now lives on through memories and photographs. Pompeii's Ancient Ruins atop Mt Vesuvius - Amongst the remnants lies an extraordinary display of Roman architecture including intact columns that transport us back in time. Classical Orders: Doric, Ionic & Corinthian - These timeless column styles have influenced architecture around the world for millennia; each exuding its unique elegance and grace. Fingal's Cave on Isle of Staffa, Scotland - Nature's own masterpiece featuring hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity; a testament to Earth's artistic prowess. Sixth Column Strategy: A Tactical Approach - Beyond architecture lies military strategy; this concept explores unconventional methods employed during warfare throughout history. George Square in Glasgow: A Tribute to Scottish Heritage - Majestic statues surrounded by stately columns pay homage to notable figures who shaped Scotland's rich cultural tapestry. Chiswick House J880415: Neo-Palladian Splendor Unveiled- This Georgian villa showcases exquisite symmetry with its colonnaded porticoes standing as symbols of refined taste and opulence. Vivian Terrace in Truro Cornwall: Timeless Charm Preserved- Step into early 20th-century elegance where rows of terraced houses boast ornate ironwork balconies supported by sturdy columns.