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Ionic Column Collection

The Ionic column is one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek architecture, alongside the Doric and Corinthian columns

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns

Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns
Classical styles of columns - Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian architecture. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608

Flea and Firkin Manchester NWC01_01_0608
Flea and Firkin Public House, Grosvenor Street, Manchester. The corner entrance of the Flea and Firkin public house viewed from the north-west

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Taurus represented by the bull from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols

Taurus represented by the bull from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols
BEN85112 Taurus represented by the bull from a series of reliefs depicting planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets

Background imageIonic Column Collection: St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin begun in 1747 (photo)

St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin begun in 1747 (photo)
LAD143803 St Hedwig's Cathedral, Berlin begun in 1747 (photo) by Legeay, Jean Laurent (fl.1732-86); Bebelplatz, Berlin

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Ionic columns Sun Oval Plaza, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power from 300 BC to 600 AD

Ionic columns Sun Oval Plaza, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power from 300 BC to 600 AD

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 600 AD

Ancient Roman City, Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 600 AD

Background imageIonic Column Collection: The martyrdom of Saint Christopher and the moving of his body (before restoration), c

The martyrdom of Saint Christopher and the moving of his body (before restoration), c. 1450-56 (fresco)
897130 The martyrdom of Saint Christopher and the moving of his body (before restoration), c.1450-56 (fresco) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Chiesa degli Eremitani (Eremitani Church), Padua

Background imageIonic Column Collection: View of the Portal (b / w photo)

View of the Portal (b / w photo)
ALI269796 View of the Portal (b/w photo) by Alessi, Galeazzo (1512-72) & Tibaldi, Domenico (1541-83); Palazzo Pubblico, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: often known as Communale or d Accursio; ); Alinari

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Pulpit in the Basilica (bronze)

Pulpit in the Basilica (bronze)
ALI308361 Pulpit in the Basilica (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Figure of Sappho Standing, 1848 (silvered and gilt bronze)

Figure of Sappho Standing, 1848 (silvered and gilt bronze)
PFR121376 Figure of Sappho Standing, 1848 (silvered and gilt bronze) by Pradier, James (Jean-Jacques) (1790-1852); height: 43.8 cm; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; ePaul Freeman; Swiss

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Round Dining Room of the Pavillon de Musique, built 1781 (photo)

Round Dining Room of the Pavillon de Musique, built 1781 (photo)
BCC68545 Round Dining Room of the Pavillon de Musique, built 1781 (photo) by Chalgrin, Jean Francois Therese (1739-1811); Pavillon de Montreuil, Versailles

Background imageIonic Column Collection: An Architectural Capriccio with the Arch of Constantine

An Architectural Capriccio with the Arch of Constantine
BON51685 An Architectural Capriccio with the Arch of Constantine by Pannini or Panini, G. P. (1691-1765) (attr. to); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Base of a column in the Temple of Apollo, c. 300 BC (photo)

Base of a column in the Temple of Apollo, c. 300 BC (photo)
JB122757 Base of a column in the Temple of Apollo, c.300 BC (photo) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Didyma, Turkey; eJohn Bethell; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Lucanian fresco tomb painting depicting a gladiator and a man on a chariot

Lucanian fresco tomb painting depicting a gladiator and a man on a chariot
BAL63065 Lucanian fresco tomb painting depicting a gladiator and a man on a chariot, Paestum 350-330 BC (fresco) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Capaccio

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Chateau at Vinderhaute, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus

Chateau at Vinderhaute, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus
STC186065 Chateau at Vinderhaute, from Choix des Monuments, Edifices et Maisons les plus remarquables du Royaume des Pays-Bas by Pierre Jacques Goetghebuer, published 1827 (aquatint) by Goetghebuer

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Entrance to the Forum (photo)

Entrance to the Forum (photo)
NUL262991 Entrance to the Forum (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageIonic Column Collection: The British Museum, engraved by William Simpson (1823-99), pub. 1852 by Lloyd Bros. & Co

The British Museum, engraved by William Simpson (1823-99), pub. 1852 by Lloyd Bros. & Co
GHL8773 The British Museum, engraved by William Simpson (1823-99), pub. 1852 by Lloyd Bros. & Co. (lithograph) by Walker, Edmund (fl.1836-d.1882) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageIonic Column Collection: East India House, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl. 1780-1812), pub

East India House, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl. 1780-1812), pub
GHL15501 East India House, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812), pub. by Ackermanns Repository of Arts (aquatint) (see also 18619) by Shepherd

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Plan and elevation of the Erechtheion or Erechtheum A, Temple of Neptune B

Plan and elevation of the Erechtheion or Erechtheum A, Temple of Neptune B
6340238 Plan and elevation of the Erechtheion or Erechtheum A, Temple of Neptune B, Temple of Minerva Polias with Porch of the Caryatids C, and Temple of Pandrosus or Pandrosion D by Unknown Artist

Background imageIonic Column Collection: View of the Square and the Grand Theatre at St. Petersburg

View of the Square and the Grand Theatre at St. Petersburg
STC87476 View of the Square and the Grand Theatre at St. Petersburg, illustration for March from A Year in St. Petersburg etched by John H. Clark, coloured by M.Dubourg, pub

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Facade of the Grand Palais, built by Henri Deglane (1855-1931)

Facade of the Grand Palais, built by Henri Deglane (1855-1931)
XIR66141 Facade of the Grand Palais, built by Henri Deglane (1855-1931), Albert Louvet (1860-1936) and Albert Thomas (1847-1907), 1897-1900 (photo) by French School; Paris

Background imageIonic Column Collection: British Museum (colour photo)

British Museum (colour photo)
3095051 British Museum (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Museum. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIonic Column Collection: The Great Column, c. 1515 (pen and ink and wash on paper)

The Great Column, c. 1515 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
XCF282080 The Great Column, c.1515 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Location Unknown; German, out of copyright

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Robert Southey Esq. 1812 (w / c on paper)

Robert Southey Esq. 1812 (w / c on paper)
WRD274285 Robert Southey Esq. 1812 (w/c on paper) by Downman, John (c.1750-1824); 30.5x24.4 cm; Wordsworth Trust; (add.info.: Robert Southey (1774-1843); ); eThe Wordsworth Trust; English

Background imageIonic Column Collection: The Entrance Hall, Carlton House, engraved by R. Reeve, pub. 1819 by W. H. Pyne (engraving)

The Entrance Hall, Carlton House, engraved by R. Reeve, pub. 1819 by W. H. Pyne (engraving)
XND70429 The Entrance Hall, Carlton House, engraved by R. Reeve, pub. 1819 by W.H.Pyne (engraving) by Wild, Charles (1781-1835) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageIonic Column Collection: An Architectural Capriccio with Statues of the Warrior Agasias and the Apollo Belvedere

An Architectural Capriccio with Statues of the Warrior Agasias and the Apollo Belvedere
BON51684 An Architectural Capriccio with Statues of the Warrior Agasias and the Apollo Belvedere by Pannini or Panini, G. P. (1691-1765) (attr)

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Attributed Erik Palmstedt Part backdrop A palais

Attributed Erik Palmstedt Part backdrop A palais
Attributed to Erik Palmstedt, Part of the backdrop to A palais, 16 parts, Kuliss for the right part of the stage, ionic column, painting, Glue paint on canvas, tense on profile-cut wood frame

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Oval Plaza 160 Ionic Columns Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan

Oval Plaza 160 Ionic Columns Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan
Oval Plaza, 160 Ionic Columns. Ancient Roman City Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Ionic Coumn Oval Plaza Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD

Ionic Coumn Oval Plaza Ancient Roman City Jerash Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD
Ionic Column Oval Plaza Ancient Roman City Jerash, Jordan. Jerash came to power 300 BC to 100 AD and was a city through 600 AD. Famous Trading Center. Most original Roman City in the Middle East

Background imageIonic Column Collection: Roman Ruins with a Prophet, 1751

Roman Ruins with a Prophet, 1751
XAM77179 Roman Ruins with a Prophet, 1751 by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 98x134.5 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright



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The Ionic column is one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek architecture, alongside the Doric and Corinthian columns, and is known for its slender and graceful design, characterized by a base, shaft with flutes, and a capital adorned with volutes. In the heart of Manchester stands Flea and Firkin, an architectural marvel boasting impressive Ionic columns that exude elegance and sophistication. These columns pay homage to the rich history of Greek architecture while adding a touch of grandeur to this bustling city. Step back in time as you gaze upon "The martyrdom of Saint Christopher" fresco from c. 1450-56. This masterpiece showcases intricate details amidst a backdrop framed by majestic Ionic columns. The moving depiction transports you to another era, where art was used to tell stories that touched hearts. Take in the breathtaking view through the portal captured in black and white photography. The juxtaposition between light and shadow highlights the timeless beauty of these iconic columns as they stand tall against nature's elements. Marvel at the pulpit inside Basilica made entirely out of bronze - an architectural feat showcasing skilled craftsmanship combined with elegant Ionic detailing. Its presence commands attention while providing a platform for spiritual guidance within this sacred space. A silvered and gilt bronze figure of Sappho Standing captures her essence beautifully atop an Ionic column pedestal from 1848. This stunning piece pays tribute to one of Ancient Greece's most celebrated poets while serving as a testament to artistic excellence throughout history. Transport yourself into opulence within the Round Dining Room located in Pavillon de Musique built-in 1781. Adorned with exquisite Ionic columns lining its walls, this room becomes more than just a place for meals but rather an experience steeped in luxury fit for royalty. An Architectural Capriccio featuring the Arch of Constantine takes us on a whimsical journey through time where different architectural styles converge harmoniously under towering Ionic pillars. This captivating artwork showcases the versatility and adaptability of this iconic column design.