Frieze Collection (#47)

North frieze of Siphnian treasury depicting Gigantomachy
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Detail of the north frieze of the Siphnian treasury: Gigantomachy

Golden rhyton with upper frieze depicting Hera, Arthemis, Apollo and Nike, Treasure of Panagjuriste
Thracian civilization, 4th-3rd century b.C. Treasure of Panagjuriste. Golden rhyton with upper frieze depicting Hera, Arthemis, Apollo and Nike; lower part in the shape of a goat

Italy, Rome, Temple of Apollo Sosianus, frieze of triumphal cortege for victory upon Judaeans in 34 B. C
Roman civilization. Frieze of the Temple of Apollo Sosianus at Rome. Detail of the triumphal cortege for the victory upon Judaeans in 34 b.C

East frieze of Siphnian treasury depicting assembly of gods
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Detail of the east frieze of the Siphnian treasury: assembly of the gods

West frieze of Siphnian treasury depicting Aphrodite stepping down from chariot
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Detail of the west frieze of the Siphnian treasury: Aphrodite steps down from her chariot

Etruscan civilization, Frieze with procession on chariot, from Poggio Civitate, Murlo, Siena Province
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Frieze with a procession on a chariot, from Poggio Civitate, Murlo, Siena Province

Part of limestone frieze of Venus Anadyomene
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 6th-7th century A.D. Part of limestone frieze of Venus Anadyomene, 29x71 cm

Relief depicting seated Poseidon and Apollo, from Pentelic marble east frieze of Parthenon
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Pentelic marble east frieze of the Parthenon by Phidias. Relief depicting seated Poseidon and Apollo, 447-432 b.C

Etruscan civilization, tufa urn with scenes of Gauls plundering temples
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Tufa urn with scenes of Gauls plundering temples

Pentelic marble relief depicting horsemen race in Panathenaic procession, from west frieze of Parthenon
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, west frieze of the Parthenon: horsemen race in the Panathenaic procession. Pentelic marble relief, 445-438 b.C

Men riding horses, frieze from the Temple of Apollo Sosianus 1st Century B.C. Roman art

Greek civilization, Sculpture depicting three-bodied monster also known as Bluebeards
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Sculpture depicting a three-bodied monster also known as Bluebeards, from the frieze of the pediment of the Hekatompedon Temple at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece

Marble Pergamon Altar decorated with Gigantomachy frieze
Hellenistic civilization, 3rd-1st century b.C. Pergamon Altar. Detail of west side, decorated with Gigantomachy frieze, 180-160 b.C. marble

Relief with Hoplitesfrom Nereid Monument, from Xanthos, Lycia (now Turkey)
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Nereid Monument. From Xanthos, Lycia. Detail of relief with Hoplites

Sarcophagus of the Muses, from the surroundings of Rome, Italy, circa 150 B. C
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Sarcophagus of the Muses, circa 150 b.C. From the surroundings of Rome, Italy

Frieze depicting pair of winged lions with human heads facing each other, polychrome glazed brick
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze depicting a pair of winged lions with human heads facing each other, polychrome glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran

Greek civilization, Pentelic marble north frieze of Parthenon by Phidias, Bas-relief depicting face
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Pentelic marble north frieze of the Parthenon by Phidias. Bas-relief depicting a face, 445-438 b.C. Detail

Italy, Sicily, Solunto, Frieze with leonine head at ruins of ancient city of Phoenician origin
Italy - Sicily Region - Solunto - The old city of Phoenician origin with a Hellenistic-Roman structure (4th-2nd century b.C.) - Frieze with leonine head

Roman civilization, farmers paying tribute in landlords house, copy of frieze from monument to Igel at Trier, Germany
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Farmers paying tribute in the landlords house, copy of the frieze from the monument to Igel at Trier (Germany)

Greek civilization, Gigantomachy, detail of north side of frieze of Siphnian Treasury, circa 525 BC
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Gigantomachy, detail of north side of frieze of Siphnian Treasury, 525 b.C

Greek civilization. Frieze from Parthenon in Athens. Bas-relief in Pentelic marble
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Frieze from the Parthenon in Athens. Bas-relief in Pentelic marble, 445-438 b.C. Detail

Detail of terracotta frieze depicting soldier on the run, from votive temple at Civitalba
Celtic civilization, Italy, 2nd century b.C. Detail of a terracotta frieze depicting a soldier on the run. From a votive temple at Civitalba, Sassoferrato (Ancona province)

Turkey, Bodrum, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, frieze with Amazonomachy
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Frieze with Amazonomachy. From the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

Protodynastic seal and clay impression depicting fight between lion and bull, 2650 B. C
Sumerian civilization, 2650 b.C. Protodynastic seal and clay impression depicting fight between lion and bull

Limestone cylinder seal and clay impression with frieze of ibex and plants
Sumerian civilization, 4th millennium b.C. Limestone cylinder seal and clay impression with frieze of ibex and plants

Italy, Rome, Relief representing men taking the Lares (deities protecting the house), Vicomagistri frieze Cristian Museum (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Greek civilization, Artemis by Phidias, details from frieze on east side of Parthenon, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b. c
Greek civilization, V century b.C. Phidias, Artemis, details from the frieze on the east side of the Parthenon. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Greek civilization, bas-relief frieze by Phidias from north side of Parthenon, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b. c
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, bas-relief frieze on the north side of the Parthenon. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Design for Frieze (Wallpaper). Charcoal, Gouache and Crayon on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Design for Frieze with ships and trees
Design for Frieze with sailing ships and trees. Stencil, gouache and distemper on hand-made paper. Rottmann & Co. 1894

Design for frieze with garden pattern
Design for a frieze with a garden pattern, including topiary. Charcoal, coloured pencil, and gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Design for frieze with birds and trees
Design for a frieze with birds and trees. Charcoal, coloured pencil and watercolour on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1905

War Machines on Trajans Column
Roman soldiers and war machines; detail from Trajans Column in Rome commemorating the wars against the Dacians (AD 102-106)

Sculptures on front of Lambeth HQ Main Building
Three art deco style sculptures on the front of Lambeth HQ Main Building

Carvings in stone depicting a king riding an elephant, Angkor Wat, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Frieze. Constatines period. 4th c. The front part of the sarcofagus. An orator at the center of the frieze. Left side: the Miracle of the seven loaves and fishes (Jesus is between St. Peter and St)

Front of the sarcophagus of Layos with a depiction of Biblical scenes. Decoration shaped as frieze. Constantinian era. 4th c. Paleo-christian art. Relief on marble. SPAIN. Barcelona

BARTOLOME DE JAEN, Master of (16th century). Main Bar of the Royal Chapel. 1518-1520. SPAIN. Granada. Royal Chapel. Detail of the frieze with scenes of the Passion and the Calvary of Christ

PHIDIAS (490 -431 BC). Horsemen from the west frieze of the Parthenon. 438 - 432 BC. Belonging to the western frieze. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on marble. UNITED KINGDOM. London

PHIDIAS (490 -431 BC). Horsemen from the north frieze of the Parthenon. 438 - 432 BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on marble. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum. Proc: GREECE. Athens

Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. ca. 525 BC. Detail of the frieze. Scene of fight between Greeks and Trojans. Archaic Greek art. Relief on marble. GREECE. Delphi. Delphi Museum

The Conquest of Majorca. 1285 - 1290. James I s
The Conquest of Majorca. 1285 - 1290. James Is camp for the assault on Palma de Mallorca, 31st December 1229. Work of the Master of the Conquest of Majorca that was situated as frieze in one of

The Conquest of Majorca. 1285 - 1290. Death of Guill鮠 de Montcada, viscount of Bearn, in the battle of Porto Pi (sep. 1229). Detail of Herald and knights

Pediment and Frieze From
Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. Detail of the north frieze. Scene of the Gigantomachy:

Alcamenes (5th C

Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. Detail of the frieze. Scene from the war between Greeks and

Iktinos (5th C
IKTINOS (5th C. BC); PHIDIAS (490 -431 BC); CALTCRATES, (5th C. BC-). Parthenon. Detail of the frieze and the Doric style

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"Frieze: A Window into Ancient Art and Architecture" From the intricate metope of the Parthenon marbles, depicting a fierce battle between mythical creatures, to the grandeur of Athena's triumph over the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, friezes have long been an essential part of artistic expression. In Greece, at the Knossos Minoan Palace in Crete, a captivating frieze showcases three women gracefully adorned with vibrant garments. Meanwhile, Egyptian art reveals a relief featuring a bee—a powerful symbol representing Lower Egypt. Transporting us to ancient Rome, we witness athletes engaging in intense boxing matches while donning leather gloves. The view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West captures its majestic beauty through an intricately designed frieze. Venturing further across continents, we encounter El Castillo's towering 130ft high frieze at Xunantunich Ruins in San Ignacio, Belize. Its detailed carvings immerse us in Mayan culture and history. The Dance of Death comes alive through tempera on stone within a choir setting—an eerie yet mesmerizing depiction that captivates viewers with its haunting symbolism. Architecture itself finds representation within friezes as well. Engravings by Charles Lawrie beautifully illustrate different orders of architecture—showcasing their unique characteristics and styles. Lastly, we are transported to Petra's Al Khazneh Temple in Jordan where another stunning frieze awaits our gaze. Here Hephaistos and goddess Eos ride together atop a magnificent horse—a testament to both craftsmanship and mythology intertwining seamlessly. Friezes serve as portals connecting us to ancient civilizations' stories and beliefs—each one offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Through these remarkable works of art adorning walls and monuments worldwide, we can appreciate humanity's enduring fascination with creativity throughout history.