Corinthian Collection (#20)

Greece, Athens, Acropolis. Parthenon detail

Greece, Athens, Acropolis. Temple of Zeus

Temple of Augustus, dedicated to the goddess Roma and the emperor Augustus. It was built between the year 2 B.C. and 14 A.D

Roman Art. Croatia. Temple of Augustus, dedicated to the goddess Roma and the emperor Augustus. It was built between the year 2 BC and 14 AD After being completely destroyed during World War II

Hektorovic Mancsion facad. Hvar Town. Hvar Island. Croatia. NR

POLONIA. WARSAW. View of the Sigismund III Waza column (1566-1632) of 22 m. tall, installed in the year 1634. At the bottom, the tower of the Royal Castle, rebuilt between 1971 and 1988

SYRIA. APAMEA (Afamia). Colonnade in Cardo Maximus Avenue

Jordan, Ancient Nabataean city of Petra. The Treasury (aka El Khazneh)

Roman Art. Arch of Titus. Erected in the year 81 to commemorate the conquest of Titus against the Jews. It features carved scenes of the conquest and subsequent destruction of Jerusalem (AD 70)

India, Goa, city of Old Goa. Portuguese-Gothic style Se Cathedral, circa 1640, Corinthian interior. Ornate wooden door

India, Goa, Old Goa. Portuguese-Gothic style Se Cathedral, circa 1640, Corinthian interior. Gold covered wooden altar

Jordan, Jerash. Floor mosaics of a earthquke-damaged 6th Century Byzantine Church on the upper level of the ancient Roman city of Jerash, Jordan

Jordan, Jerash. Skyline of a modern residential neighborhood of Jerash, Jordan looking down on the 2, 000-year-old preserved Roman city below

Jordan, Jerash. Elaborate 2nd Century AD Corinthian columns line the Cardo or main market street of ancient Jerash, Jordan, one of the worlds best preserved Roman cities

JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808-1889). The inauguration of Davis as President of the Confederate States of America in Montgomery, Alabama, on February 18, 1861: lithograph, 19th century

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1864. The consecration of Notre Dame Cathdral, Paris, France, after the restoration by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, 1864. Contempoary French wood engraving

ITALY: ANCONA, 1833. View of Ancona, Italy. Steel engraving, English, 1833, by Edward Finden

ATHENS: PANTHEON. View of the Pantheon in Athens, Greece, built by the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century A. D
ATHENS: PANTHEON. View of the Pantheon in Athens, Greece, built by the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century A.D. Copper engraving, 18th century

GREEK AND ROMAN COLUMNS. The five orders of Greek and Roman columns. Copper engraving, French, late 18th century

ARCHITECTURE: COLUMNS. Ancient Roman columns and capitals. Decorative engraving

ROMANESQUE ORNAMENT. German Romanesque columns and capitals. Decorative engravings

GREEK ORNAMENTs. Ancient Greek Corinthian columns and capitals. Decorative engravings

ROMANESQUE ORNAMENT. Italian Romanesque decorative architectural elements. Engraving

ROMANESQUE ORNAMENT. German Romanesque decorative architectural elements. Engraving

ROMANESQUE ORNAMENT. French Romanesque decorative architectural elements. Engraving

RENAISSANCE ORNAMENT. French Renaissance decorative architectural elements. Engraving

POMPEIIAN ORNAMENT. Columns and Capitals. Line engravings, 20th century

CORINTH: GRAVE ROBBERS. Tomb-hunters, Isthmus of Corinth. Grave robbers at Corinth unearthing ancient Greek antiquities to sell to museums and private collectors. Wood engraving, English, 1877

GREECE: CORINTHIAN CAPITAL. Ancient Greek Corinthian capital. Line engraving, French, 18th century

Semper Opera, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Scene outside the Alhambra, Granada, Spain
Watercolour painting of a scene outside the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1846

Temple of Minerva, Assisi, Italy (now transformed into the Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva). Date: circa 1910s

St Georges Hall, Bradford, exterior
The exterior of St Georges Hall Bradford, opened with a grand musicial festival in September 1853. Constructed from Yorkshire stone with Corinthian details

Tower of Five Orders
The Tower of Five Orders, Oxford, England, ornamented with the five Classical architecture orders : Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. Date: early 17th century

Stowe Corinthian Arch
The fine Corinthian Arch of Stowe House, Buckinghamshire, England. Designed by Thomas Pitt in 1764 -65, completed 1767 as the focal point of the vista from the south front. Date: 18th century

Marble Arch
A close-up of the fine Neo Classical Corinthian capitals and fluted columns of Marble Arch, designed by John Nash in 1828. Date: 1828

London Tourists 1980
Tourists on the steps of St. Pauls Cathedral, London, England. Date: circa 1980

Nelsons Column, made of Portland stone, 145 feet high, was erected by public subscription 1840-43, from designs by Railton. The statue on top is by E.H. Baily. Date: 1950s

Staunton Harold Gateway
The fine stone gateway to the former hall at Staunton Harold Hill, Leicestershire, England. The hall was rebuilt in the mid 17th century by Sir Robert Shirley. Date: 17th century

Feeding the pigeons outside St Pauls Cathedral Date: circa 1910s

Doorway / Classical Orders
Doorways of the classical Greek and Roman orders of architecture : Tuscan, Doric, Ionic Corinthian and Composite. Date: Circa 1760

18th C French Hotel
A hotel in 18th century France, designed by Jacques Francois Blondel, architect of King Louis XV. Date: Circa 1760

Windows / Classical Orders
Windows of the classical Greek and Roman orders of architecture : Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite. Date: Circa 1760

Jordan / Petra Selah Ruins
Petra: ruins of Selah, a temple excavated out of the rock Date: 1834

Italy / Ravenna Palace 19C
Ravenna: Palace of Theodoric Date: 19th century

Wagner / Deathplace
RICHARD WAGNER Palazzo Vendramin, Venice, where the German composer died on 13 February 1883 Date: 1813 - 1883

LEBANON: BaLBEK. Colonnade of the Temple of the Sun at the Roman city of Heliopolis, now Baalbek, Lebanon. Photochrome, c1895

Roman capitol at Dougga, Tunisia
Roman capitol. Remains of the capitol at Dougga, Tunisia, built in 166 AD during the reign of the emperor Marcus Aurelius

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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Corinthian: From Classical Orders to Iconic Structures" Step into the world of architectural marvels as we uncover the captivating allure of Corinthian. This exquisite style, one of the three Classical Orders alongside Doric and Ionic columns, has left an indelible mark on history. Imagine yourself transported to ancient Rome, where Cicero's powerful speeches echoed through grand halls adorned with Corinthian columns. The Claverton Street Chapel in London pays homage to this timeless design, showcasing its elegance even in a modern setting. But it is Greece that truly embraced Corinthian's splendor. In Athens, Hadrian's Library stands proudly as a testament to Roman Emperor Hadrian's vision. And amidst the ruins of the Roman Forum captured by Robert MacPherson in 1867, Corinthian columns still stand tall, whispering stories from centuries past. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate Charles Lawrie's engraved masterpiece depicting the Orders of Architecture. Here, Doric, Ionic and Corinthian column capitals are meticulously illustrated – each boasting its unique charm and character. Venturing further afield brings us to Al Khazneh Temple in Petra, Jordan – an awe-inspiring structure adorned with intricate Corinthian details. Meanwhile, Rome beckons with its iconic Arch of Titus and Temple of Vesta; both exemplifying how this architectural style transcends time and borders. Whether you find yourself exploring Syria's Palmyra or wandering through Homs Governate – remnants like the Funerary Temple and Arab Citadel showcase how even amidst turmoil, these magnificent structures endure. Corinthian remains a symbol of beauty frozen in stone - an eternal reminder that artistry can withstand the test of time.