Hypostyle Collection

Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt - Great Pillars, Hypostyle Hall Date: circa 1930s

Victorian tourists at The Hall of Columns or Hypostyle Hall, Karnak, Egypt in the 19th century
955257 Victorian tourists at The Hall of Columns or Hypostyle Hall, Karnak, Egypt in the 19th century. From Edward VII His Life and Times, published 1910.; Private Collection.

Hypostyle columns at Karnak, Egypt, 1841
3480439 Hypostyle columns at Karnak, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Karnak, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841
3480441 Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872)

Columns and blue sky at Great hypostyle hall in the Precinct of Amun Re - Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

Hall of Columns, Great Hypostyle, Karnak, Egypt, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

The Temple, Karnak, 1838 (w/c & pencil on paper)
MAN430863 The Temple, Karnak, 1838 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 99 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle Prise au Nord;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle Prise au Nord; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 35 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle, Prise al Angle Nord-Est;Thebes, 1849 / 51
Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle, Prise a l Angle Nord-Est; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 34 from the album " egypte, nubie

Palais de Karnak, Entree Meridionale de la Salle Hypostyle;Thebes
Palais de Karnak, Entree Meridionale de la Salle Hypostyle; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 33 from the album " egypte, nubie

Palais de Karnak, Cour des Bubastites et Entree Principale de la Salle Hypostyle; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 37 from the album " egypte, nubie

Palais de Karnak, Sanctuaire de Granit et Salle Hypostyle;Thebes, 1849 / 51
Palais de Karnak, Sanctuaire de Granit et Salle Hypostyle; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 43 from the album " egypte, nubie

View of remains of hypostyle hall (engraving)
973649 View of remains of hypostyle hall (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of remains of hypostyle hall)

Woodwork of hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Isometric projection (No 2 in plan), restored by Ch Chipiez (engraving)
973642 Woodwork of hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Isometric projection (No 2 in plan), restored by Ch Chipiez (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez

Interior of Rameses Temple at Abu Simbel (coloured etching)
810354 Interior of Rameses Temple at Abu Simbel (coloured etching) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Built in the 13th century BC)

Scenery Design for the Imperial Palace, from The Martyr of St. Sebastian, c
STC133606 Scenery Design for the Imperial Palace, from The Martyr of St. Sebastian, c.1911-22 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Persepolis, Bas-relief on sub-structure of hypostyle hall of Xerxes (engraving)
973630 Persepolis, Bas-relief on sub-structure of hypostyle hall of Xerxes (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persepolis)

The Hall of Columns, 1906 (b / w photo)
JHL358841 The Hall of Columns, 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: mortuary temple of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC); ); English, out of copyright

Persepolis, Hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Combat of lion with bull (engraving)
973652 Persepolis, Hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Combat of lion with bull (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persepolis)

Curtain of hypostyle hall (engraving)
973621 Curtain of hypostyle hall (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curtain of hypostyle hall)

The Hall of Columns (b / w photo)
JHL358838 The Hall of Columns (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Amun complex; Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1297-1185 BC); ); English, out of copyright

Great Hypostyle Hall, Palace of Karnak, Thebes, 1852 (b / w photo)
1080216 Great Hypostyle Hall, Palace of Karnak, Thebes, 1852 (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); 31.5x44.5 cm; New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: The Karnak Temple Complex)

The Departure of the Israelites, 1829 Creator: David Roberts
The Departure of the Israelites, 1829

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, The north entrance, depicting the charging bull fresco, Knossos Palace

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, The north entrance, Knossos Palace

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, The north entrance, depicting the charging bull fresco, Knossos Palace

Thebes, Upper Egypt, North Africa - The Great Hypostyle Hall is located within the Karnak temple complex, in the Precinct of Amon-Re. Date: circa 1920s

The capitals of the portico, Temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt, 1862. Artist: Francis Bedford
The capitals of the portico, Temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt, 1862. View of the Ptolemaic Period temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum

Perspective view of the portico interior, Esna (Latopolis), Egypt, 1822. Artist: Sellier
Perspective view of the portico interior, Esna (Latopolis), Egypt, 1822. Interior view of the Ptolemaic Period temple dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum

Interior view from the portico of the Grand Temple on the island of Philae, Egypt, 1822. Plate 18 from Vol 1 of Descriptions of Egypt by Le Pere, 1822

Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1899. Artist: The Fine Art Photographers Co
Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1899. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1890. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

General view of ruins, Philae, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
General view of ruins, Philae, Egypt, c1890. The temple complex on the island of Philae in the Nile was begun in the 4th century BC

Colonnade, Philae Temple, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co
Colonnade, Philae Temple, Egypt, c1890. The construction of the temple dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian goddess Isis on the island of Philae started during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus in

Hall of Columns in the Great Temple of Karnak, Egypt, 1933-1934. Painted piers showing the Pharaoh Amenhotep II offering a lotus flower to Amun, and Amenhotep III with the goddess Hathor

Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 1908-1909
The Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak, Egypt, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14

The Grand Hall, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, 20th century. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera was probably built in the 1st century BC in the late Ptolemaic period

Hypostyle Hall, Temple Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Carved and decorated pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes), built in the 14th-13th century BC

Hypostyle Hall, Karnak Temple complex, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Carved and decorated pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes)

Temple of Khonsu, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century
Temple of Khousu, Karnak, Luxor, Egypt, 20th Century. Khonsu (Chons) was an Ancient Egyptian deity associated with the Moon. The temple dates from the New Kingdom (16th-11th century BC)

Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, 20th Century. Kom Ombo is actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris

Columns, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, 20th Century. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Hypostyle Hall of the Ramesseum, Thebes, Egypt, 1841. Artist: Himely
Hypostyle Hall of the Ramesseum, Thebes, Egypt, 1841. The Ramesseum is the mortuary temple built for the Pharaoh Rameses II, who ruled from 1279 until 1213 BC

Temple of Venus Athor, Isle of Philae, Egypt, 1841. Artist: Himely
Temple of Venus Athor, Isle of Philae, Egypt, 1841. Ruins of the Ptolemaic Period temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor. An illustration from Panorama d Egypte et de Nubie, 1841

Hypostyle Hall, Thebes, Karnak, Egypt, 1841. Artist: Himely
Hypostyle Hall, Thebes, Karnak, Egypt, 1841. Carved and decorated pillars in the Great Hypostyle Hall at the temple of Amun-Re at Karnak (Thebes), built in the 14th-13th century BC

Temple ruins, Egypt, 1852. Artist: Maxime du Camp
Temple ruins, Egypt, 1852. Maxime du Camp was a French writer and photographer. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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The Hypostyle: Majestic Pillars and Architectural Marvels Step into the grandeur of ancient Egypt's Karnak Temple Complex, where the Great Pillars of the Hypostyle Hall stand tall, captivating visitors with their awe-inspiring presence. This architectural masterpiece, also known as the Hall of Columns or Great Hypostyle, showcases a symphony of towering columns that create an enchanting labyrinth within its walls. Travel to Turkey's Constantinople and discover the mesmerizing Cistern of Philoxenos. Here, columns rise from below ground level, supporting a mystical underground chamber adorned with water reflections. The combination of these majestic pillars and serene blue skies creates a breathtaking sight. Return to Karnak Temple in Egypt and be spellbound by the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall once again. Its vast expanse is filled with rows upon rows of colossal columns reaching towards the heavens. As sunlight filters through gaps between these imposing structures, it casts ethereal shadows on those who wander beneath them. Immerse yourself in history as you explore sketches from centuries past depicting these architectural wonders. In "The Temple, Karnak" created in 1838 by an artist using watercolor and pencil on paper, one can almost feel transported back in time to witness this marvel firsthand. Maxime du Camp's works further transport us through time; his prints capture stunning views such as "Temple d'Amada; Nubie" (1849/51) and "Palais de Karnak" (1852). These images showcase different angles and perspectives within the Salle Hypostyle - from its northern entrance to its southeastern corner - offering glimpses into its intricate beauty. Whether standing amidst these monumental pillars or admiring them through artistry preserved over generations, one cannot help but be captivated by the magnificence that is hypostyle architecture. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and the enduring allure of ancient civilizations.