Pillars Collection (page 3)

Piazza degli Uffizi. Italy Tuscany Florence Piazza degli Uffizi

Pillars of the Great Colonnade stretch into the distance at Palmyra [aka Tadmor], a deserted city that despite Roman and Greek influences remained largely independent of Rome until its downfall in

View of John Adam Street, Westminster, London, 1795. On the left is the facade of the Society of Arts building, designed by James and Robert Adam as part of their Adelphi scheme

Ramesseum of Rameses II, Thebes, Egypt
View of the Ramesseum, the memorial or mortuary temple of Rameses II at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Date: early 20th century

Limone, Lake Garda, Italy
Limone sul Garda is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy (northern Italy), on the shore of Lake Garda

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Balance for Bar Gold
Engraving of a heavy duty set of weighing scales with central pillars for weighing bars of gold. A bar of gold is on one side of the balances, the weights on the other

Wedding Cake / 1847
The Bride Cake for the wedding of the Marquis of Kildare

Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig. I. Doric capital from Paestum (with painted ornaments). Fig 2

Forum Romanum, 1818. Artist: JMW Turner
Forum Romanum, 1818. Painting held at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Corridor with red walls and columns at Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Corridor with red walls and columns at Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Blue corridor at Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, UNESCO, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, UNESCO, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Back lit column at Monasterio y Museo de la Recoleta, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Decorated columns, Cloisters of The Company, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Decorated columns, Cloisters of The Company, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Crosses at cloister Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Crosses at cloister Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Apollo Temple remains, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Tree at cloister Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Tree at cloister Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, UNESCO, Arequipa, Arequipa Province, Arequipa Region, Peru

Detail of entrance to Iglesia Patrimonial Nuestra Senora del Patrocinio Church, Tenaun, Dalcahue, UNESCO, Chiloe Island, Chiloe Province, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt, Africa

Europe, England, London, Richmond, Richmond Theatre

The Doges' Palace and the Columns of St. Mark's, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900
1128988 The Doges' Palace and the Columns of St. Mark's, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

The inauguration of the opera. The Opera House, Paris, France, c.1890-c.1900
1128949 The inauguration of the opera. The Opera House, Paris, France, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

The Capture of the Winter Palace, 7th November 1917, 1927 (oil on canvas)
SRM106360 The Capture of the Winter Palace, 7th November 1917, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Osmerkin, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich (1892-1953); State Russian Museum, St

Gibraltar
2900914 Gibraltar; (add.info.: Gibraltar Plan, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

The Capitol at Washington, c.1902
1129019 The Capitol at Washington, c.1902 ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

The Opera House, the grand staircase, Paris, France, c.1890-1900
1128948 The Opera House, the grand staircase, Paris, France, c.1890-1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

pillars
Ina Tänzer

Sevilla
Jean Vandijck

Under the Biggest Bridge
HITOSHI YAMADA

Front view of Hawthorn Hill in winter in Dayton, Ohio, USA, c.1914-28
1128914 Front view of Hawthorn Hill in winter in Dayton, Ohio, USA, c.1914-28; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wright Brothers Collection).

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace, World Heritage Site, Old town of Split
IMB4872123 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Luxor Restaurant in the Roman Diocletian Palace, World Heritage Site, Old town of Split, Split, Croatia

Defenses at Gibraltar
2900913 Defenses at Gibraltar; (add.info.: Straits, Defenses at Gibraltar, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Napoleon's tomb, Paris, France, c.1890-1900
1128946 Napoleon's tomb, Paris, France, c.1890-1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

The way to above
Theo Luycx

Perspective
Fernando Silveira

Victorian
Rodrigo Marin

Celestial arch
Linda Wride

The United States Bank Philadelphia, USA. From a 19th century print engraved by J Tingle after W H Bartlett
3052913 The United States Bank Philadelphia, USA. From a 19th century print engraved by J Tingle after W H Bartlett; Private Collection.

Pigeons in St. Mark's Place, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900
1128989 Pigeons in St. Mark's Place, Venice, Italy, c.1890-c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England
538077 Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England; (add.info.: Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England)

The Dome des Invalides, Paris, France, c.1890-1900
1128947 The Dome des Invalides, Paris, France, c.1890-1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

Reliquary of the Sacred Girdle, exterior detail showing the relief of dancing putti by Maso di Bartolomeo (1406-1465)
KAB87040 Reliquary of the Sacred Girdle, exterior detail showing the relief of dancing putti by Maso di Bartolomeo (1406-1465) 1446-47 (copper, bone, horn); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato

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"Pillars: Symbolic Strength and Resilience Across Time and Space" A pillar of strength emerges as a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of a raging inferno, embodying courage in the face of danger. In William McLaren's masterpiece, "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, " pillars stand tall as silent witnesses to chivalry, honor, and the timeless struggle between good and evil. Once again, a heroic fireman becomes an emblematic pillar of hope as he valiantly saves a young girl from the consuming flames that threaten her life. Amidst the vastness of space, gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula stretch like celestial sentinels, reminding us of nature's grandeur and our infinitesimal place within it. The Bible recounts events where Samson showcases his extraordinary might by single-handedly toppling towering pillars – an awe-inspiring testament to human strength under divine guidance. At Boone Tavern Hotel in Berea, Kentucky, sturdy columns bear witness to countless stories shared within its walls – each one adding another layer to its rich history. Off Cornwall's coast lies Dixilyn Field 97 oil rig – its towering structure resembling formidable pillars rising defiantly against wind-whipped waves; an embodiment of resilience amidst adversity. W Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration depicts railway ribaldry with comically exaggerated train carriages supported by improbable yet amusing pillars - showcasing creativity even in mundane objects. Kansas City's downtown skyline proudly displays architectural marvels such as Union Station - majestic structures standing tall like guardians over this vibrant cityscape bustling with life. The Temple of Athena Nike on Athens' Acropolis stands resolute through centuries past - these ancient marble columns serving as enduring reminders of Greece's cultural heritage etched into UNESCO World Heritage Site status.