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Oculus Collection

"Unveiling the Marvel: The Oculus of Rome's Pantheon" Step into history as you gaze upon the magnificent oculus, a masterpiece within the iconic Pantheon in Rome

Background imageOculus Collection: Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, Italy

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, Italy
Interior of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy, with a crowd of sightseers under the dome. It was built by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome

Background imageOculus Collection: Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, c. 1734 (oil on canvas)

Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, c. 1734 (oil on canvas)
XOS877570 Interior of the Pantheon, Rome, c.1734 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 128x99 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageOculus Collection: ROME: PANTHEON. Interior of the Pantheon in Rome. Etching and engraving by Giovanni Battista

ROME: PANTHEON. Interior of the Pantheon in Rome. Etching and engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c1756

Background imageOculus Collection: The Ferarkierat Tower, in Turkey

The Ferarkierat Tower, in Turkey
3567199 The Ferarkierat Tower, in Turkey by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Turkey 1870 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Background imageOculus Collection: Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64)

Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64), the pediment bearing the papal arms of Pope Pius II
BEN85038 Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64), the pediment bearing the papal arms of Pope Pius II, 1459-62 (Istrian stone); Palazzo Pio II (Palazzo Borgia)

Background imageOculus Collection: Royal Academy Prize Drawing: 'Staircase of a Royal Palace', by Mr. Richard Phene Spiers, 1864

Royal Academy Prize Drawing: "Staircase of a Royal Palace", by Mr. Richard Phene Spiers, 1864. '...perspective view of the staircase...the corners are filled with statues in niches

Background imageOculus Collection: Meeting Place

Meeting Place
Rob Darby

Background imageOculus Collection: Symmetry: The Original Zipper

Symmetry: The Original Zipper
Michael Zheng

Background imageOculus Collection: Oculus V2

Oculus V2
Tom Windeknecht

Background imageOculus Collection: USA, New York City, people crossing the road in front of the Path station (Oculus)

USA, New York City, people crossing the road in front of the Path station (Oculus) & World Trade Center

Background imageOculus Collection: USA, New York City, elevated view of the Freedom Tower and the World Trade Center with the PATH

USA, New York City, elevated view of the Freedom Tower and the World Trade Center with the PATH station (Oculus)

Background imageOculus Collection: The Westfield World Trade Center, Architect Santiago Calatrava, Freedom Tower

The Westfield World Trade Center, Architect Santiago Calatrava, Freedom Tower, New York City, New York, USA

Background imageOculus Collection: Oculus of Vestibule of Diocletians Palace, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

Oculus of Vestibule of Diocletians Palace, Split, Dalmatia, Croatia

Background imageOculus Collection: OCULUS New York

OCULUS New York
Gregor Szalay

Background imageOculus Collection: NY in motion

NY in motion
Stefan Schilbe

Background imageOculus Collection: Anglican church of Bellagio, Como

Anglican church of Bellagio, Como Bellagio. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageOculus Collection: Church of Santa Maria Novella, photographed from the piazza of the same name, Florence

Church of Santa Maria Novella, photographed from the piazza of the same name, Florence Florence Piazza Santa Maria Novella Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageOculus Collection: The exterior of the Bazzano train station, province of Bologna

The exterior of the Bazzano train station, province of Bologna Bazzano. Date of Photograph:1900-1905 ca

Background imageOculus Collection: Group of men near the Monastery of Tismana, in Transilvania, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Group of men near the Monastery of Tismana, in Transilvania, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Romania Tismana Monastery Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageOculus Collection: The entrance of the 'Privilegiata seller and makers of pasta' Venice

The entrance of the "Privilegiata seller and makers of pasta" Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

Background imageOculus Collection: The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore flanked by the Bell tower of Giotto, Florence

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore flanked by the Bell tower of Giotto, Florence Florence Bell Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

Background imageOculus Collection: View of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. In the foreground the facade

View of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. In the foreground the facade, in the background the large apse Milan Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageOculus Collection: NYC, Manhattan, View of Freedom Tower and Oculus, Transportation Hub from Fulton Street

NYC, Manhattan, View of Freedom Tower and Oculus, Transportation Hub from Fulton Street

Background imageOculus Collection: New York City, Lower Manhattan, Inside Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, Architectural ribs

New York City, Lower Manhattan, Inside Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center, Architectural ribs

Background imageOculus Collection: New York City, Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, Oculus building, World Trade Center Transportation Hub

New York City, Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, Oculus building, World Trade Center Transportation Hub

Background imageOculus Collection: NY, NYC, The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub

NY, NYC, The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub

Background imageOculus Collection: The tower of the Villa Rufolo, in Ravello

The tower of the Villa Rufolo, in Ravello Ravello Tower Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960-1970 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV sec

Background imageOculus Collection: Faade of a Mexican church

Faade of a Mexican church Mexico. Date of Photograph:1958

Background imageOculus Collection: The Praa da Republica in Tomar, Portugal

The Praa da Republica in Tomar, Portugal Portugal Tomar, Praa da Republica. Date of Photograph:1970

Background imageOculus Collection: The apse of the Abbey of San Galgano

The apse of the Abbey of San Galgano Siena San Galgano Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960-1970 ca.. Date of Artwork:1224-1288

Background imageOculus Collection: Designs for a sacred building and a lock for a chest, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci

Designs for a sacred building and a lock for a chest, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, part of the Codex B (2173), c.22r, housed at the Institut de France, Paris Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageOculus Collection: Project for the facade of a church, drawing by Raphael, Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna

Project for the facade of a church, drawing by Raphael, Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna Vienna, Graphische Sammlung Albertina Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageOculus Collection: DIS-F-000650-0000

DIS-F-000650-0000
Study for the facade of the Basilica di San Lorenzo: drawing by Michelangelo; Casa Buonarroti, Florence Fac-Simile preserved in the Biblioteca d'Arte Fratelli Alinari 2002 Buonarroti

Background imageOculus Collection: Study for the facade of the Basilica di San Lorenzo: drawing by Michelangelo; Casa Buonarroti

Study for the facade of the Basilica di San Lorenzo: drawing by Michelangelo; Casa Buonarroti, Florence Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageOculus Collection: Cathedral dome in Florence

Cathedral dome in Florence Florence Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:03/1962. Date of Artwork:1296 -1468

Background imageOculus Collection: The Malaguti Palace, formerly known as the Drappieri or Strazzaroli Palace

The Malaguti Palace, formerly known as the Drappieri or Strazzaroli Palace Bologna Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageOculus Collection: View of the facade of the Church of Saint Mary of the Servants in Bologna

View of the facade of the Church of Saint Mary of the Servants in Bologna, from the inside of the four-sided portico in front of it

Background imageOculus Collection: The Church and bell tower of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa

The Church and bell tower of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa Pisa Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XI sec. ca

Background imageOculus Collection: The bell-tower and the Church of San Pierino, in Pisa

The bell-tower and the Church of San Pierino, in Pisa. Pisa Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1072-1119

Background imageOculus Collection: View of the right side aisle of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna

View of the right side aisle of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna. Bologna Basilica of S. Petronio Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageOculus Collection: View of the central nave of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna

View of the central nave of the Cathedral of Saint Petronius in Bologna. Bologna Basilica of S. Petronio Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageOculus Collection: Apsidal view with belltower of the Church of Saint Francis in Bologna

Apsidal view with belltower of the Church of Saint Francis in Bologna. Bologna Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageOculus Collection: View of the so-called Cloisters of the Dead and the belltower of the Church of Saint Dominic in

View of the so-called Cloisters of the Dead and the belltower of the Church of Saint Dominic in Bologna. Bologna Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageOculus Collection: The exterior of the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa

The exterior of the Church of San Piero a Grado, near Pisa Pisa San Piero a Grado Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageOculus Collection: Chapel of Sant'Agata, placed behind the apse of the Church of San Paolo in Ripa d'Arno, in Pisa

Chapel of Sant'Agata, placed behind the apse of the Church of San Paolo in Ripa d'Arno, in Pisa. Pisa Chapel Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageOculus Collection: The church of Saint Flavian in Montefiascone. The facade is unfinished; at the bottom three Gothic

The church of Saint Flavian in Montefiascone. The facade is unfinished; at the bottom three Gothic arcades topped with a balcony loggia can be seen. To the left one can see the sail-like bell tower

Background imageOculus Collection: Esengrini Chapel by the engineer Gadola at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan

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

Background imageOculus Collection: Landscape with hills and a mountain range in the distance, inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona

Landscape with hills and a mountain range in the distance, inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in the choir stalls of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, in Chiusure, in the environs of Siena




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"Unveiling the Marvel: The Oculus of Rome's Pantheon" Step into history as you gaze upon the magnificent oculus, a masterpiece within the iconic Pantheon in Rome. Captured through etchings and engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1756, this interior view showcases the grandeur and architectural brilliance of ancient Rome. The circular opening at the center, known as the oculus, allows natural light to pour into this sacred space, creating an ethereal ambiance that transcends time. Transporting us from ancient marvels to modern wonders, we find ourselves standing beneath another captivating oculus. Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, The Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center stands tall amidst Manhattan's skyline. This architectural gem serves as both a transportation hub and a symbol of resilience for New York City. As we venture inside the World Trade Center station (PATH), also referred to as Oculus, we are greeted with awe-inspiring interiors designed by Calatrava himself. With One World Trade Center majestically towering behind it, this striking fusion of artistry and functionality leaves visitors breathless. The Oculus subway station nestled within Manhattan's Financial District is a testament to human ingenuity and urban design. Its sleek lines harmonize with its surroundings while providing efficient connectivity for commuters traversing one of America's busiest cities. Whether it be exploring centuries-old masterpieces or embracing contemporary architectural wonders like these ocular marvels in Rome and New York City - each glimpse through these symbolic openings invites us on a journey where past meets present seamlessly.