Frieze Collection (page 5)

First Page of the Divine Comedy; codex preserved in the National Library of Florence and miniated by Attavante degli Attavanti Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Portrait of Ludovica Tornabuoni; detail of the fresco with the Birth of Virgin, work of Domenico Ghirlandaio. Tornabuoni Chapel, Santa Maria Novella, Florence Mural Painting Early Renaissance

A room in the Walhalla, temple designed by Leo Von Klenze and situated on the summit of a hill ovelooking Ratisbona, in Germany Germany Ratisbona, Walhalla Temple Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Tomb of the Baker Eurisatius, work of the late Republican Era, housed at Porta Maggiore, Rome Rome Commemorative Equestrian Monument Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

"Sala delle Tazze", Hall of National Archaeological Museum in Naples Naples The National Archaeological Museum. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Equestrian monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II. Sculptural piece made by Tommaso Solari and Alfonso Balzico from a drawing by Emanuele Franceschi

Courtyard of the Sanuti-Bevilacqua Palace in Bologna. Bologna Courtyard High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the facade of the Sanuti-Bevilacqua Palace in Bologna Bologna Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Etruscan urn sculpted with the scene of the killing of Mirtilus; located at the Archaeological Museum in Florence. Florence The Archaeological Museum Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Etruscan urn with a female figure, located at the Archaeological Museum in Florence. Florence The Archaeological Museum Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Etruscan urn with a female figure on the top; located at the Archaeological Museum in Florence. Florence The Archaeological Museum Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Altarpiece with the Madonna and Child with Saints, from the Della Robbia School, in the Cappella di Sant'Antonio, in the Monastery of Camaldoli, in the province of Arezzo Arezzo Camaldoli

Etruscan sarcophagus depicting the battle between the Greeks and the Gauls, located at the Archaeological Museum in Florence

The north door of the Baptistery in Pisa Pisa Campo dei Miracoli Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

Eastern portal of the Baptistry in Pisa Pisa Campo dei Miracoli Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec

West portal of the Baptistery of Pisa, designed by Diotisalvi Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli Door Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Bas-relief with Diana on a cart. Chapel of the Sacrament or of the Planets. Work by Agostino di Duccio. Malatestiano Temple, Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, Chapel of the Sacramento or Planets

Portal of the facade of the Vitelleschi Palace in Tarquinia. There is a triangular gable with the Vitelleschi coat of arms above the portal

Quaglia's tomb, sculpted by Cassi, found at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Milan, The Monumental Cemetery Sculpture Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century

Pierd'Honv Tomb by the sculptor P.Giudici at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Pedroni Chapel by the engineer Pedroni at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Esengrini Chapel by the engineer Gadola at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Daelli Tomb by the sculptor Peliti in Milan's Monumental Cemetery. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Colombo Chapel by the engineer Michele Speranza in Milan's Monumental Cemetery. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Bordoni Chapel by the engineer G.Garbagnati in Milan's Monumental Cemetery. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The rear side of the building known as "The Gymnasium" leading to the Botanical Garden of Palermo. The architectonic work by Lon Dufourny

Wooden back, detail, inlaid by friar Giovanni da Verona, located in the Sacristy of S. Maria in Organo in Verona. Verona Church of S

The Sala di Bacco in the Royal Palace of Capodimonte in Naples. Naples Royal Palace of Capodimonte. Date of Photograph:1879- 1910

A casket attributed to Donatello preserved in the Cathedral of Prato. Prato Cathedral Casket Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Portion of the frieze with vegetal and animal decorations of the door of the house of Eumachia in Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Busy view of Piazza del Municipio in Naples with the monument to Vittorio Emanuele in the center. Naples Piazza del Municipio Commemorative Equestrian Monument Nineteenth-Twenty century

The facade of the Church of Saint Catherine in Palermo with its double staircase. Palermo Piazza Bellini. Church - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The pain of Phaedra, among the maids, for the rejection of Hippolytus. High relief belonging to the sarcophagus of Phaedra, Church of St. Nicholas, Agrigento Agrigento Church of St

A side of the sarcophagus of Phaedra, representing the story of Hippolytus and Phaedra. Sculpture originally preserved in the cathedral of Agrigento, now preserved in the adjoining Diocesan Museum

Main Door of the Cathedral of Palermo. Palermo Piazza della Cattedrale Door Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Exterior portico of the Cathedral of Palermo. Palermo Piazza della Cattedrale Portico Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Clay sarcophagus by Larthia Seianti preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Florence. Florence Archaeological Museum Sarcophagus Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Detail of a window on the upper floor of the City Hall in Brescia. Brescia Window Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Partial view of Brescia with a close-up of a door built by the architect Formentone. Milan Door Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Gothic three light windows, facade of the Vitelleschi Palace in Tarquinia. Tarquinia Window Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Etruscan bucchero vases found at the Tarquinia National Museum in Tarquinia. Tarquinia The Tarquinia National Museum Vase Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Saint Christina's altarpiece, in glazed terracotta, at Saint Christina's Collegiate Church in Bolsena. Two scenes from the Saint's martyrdom are shown in the predella

Monument to Cardinal Bartolomeo Reverella, work by Giovanni Dalmata and his assistants, inside the basilica of S.Clemente, Rome

Perelli-Rocco monument sculpted by Giuseppe Cant, at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Milan, The Monumental Cemetery Sculpture Styles and Movements before 1945

Arzione Chapel by the architect A. Brusconi at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Vigan Chapel by the engineer Carminati-Gussalli at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Sormani Chapel by the architect Giordani at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Origgi Chapel by the architect Giuseppe Boni at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

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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.