Pillars Collection (#90)

St. Peters Floor Plan
The interior plan of the church of San Pietro in the Vatican, Rome

Rolls Royce car accident
A photograph of an upturned Rolls Royce, belonging to Mr. Benjamin Guinness on the road between Pisa and Rome. All the passengers were saved due to the body pillars in the car which withstood

St Georges Chapel Vault
The Royal Vault/mausoleum beneath St Georges Chapel, containing the remains of many generations of British Royalty

Europe, Scotland, Edinburgh, Carlton Hill

Rock Salt: Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, showing how pillars of rock salt were left to support roof. In background work continues by candlelight in chamber called The Cathedral

A student relaxes beside the pillars of the impressive Hugli Imambara building which was built in 1858 and is used as a school for orphans

Australia, Western Australia, Cervantes, Nambung National Park. Limestone pillars at dusk in the Pinnacles Desert

Casino Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Syria, Palmyra. Archway off the cardo maximus

Peru, Vaulted walkways around a courtyard garden in the magnificent Santa Catalina Convent, founded in 1580

Libya, Sabratha. Columns

Libya, Tripolitania, Sabrahta; At the Roman city, the remains of a marble column

Jordan, Jerash

The hospital is one of the grandest and best preserved colonial buildings on Ilha do Mozambique, the former capital of Portuguese East Africa

Art Deco details on an old French colonial building on Rue Prince Moulay Abdallah, Casablanca

Church of La Mejorada, Merida, Yucatan State

Municipal Hacienda, Merida, Yucatan State

Temple of Isis built in the 1st century AD at the ancient Roman city of Sabratha. It faces the Mediterranean in keeping with its dedication to the Egyptian goddess Isis

Mattresses on the floor in a glass sided house in Ibiza

Italy, Sicily, Trapani. Selinunte is an abandoned ancient Greek city, with ruins of an acropolis and numerous temples. The city was founded in the seventh century BC

Piazza del Duomo and the Duomo the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world with135 spires

The elaborate tiled facade of Fayzulla Khujayev House, built in 1891 by Fayzullas father Ubaidullah, a wealthy merchant

Ex Congreso Nacional (Congress building until dissolved by Pinochets coup)

Japan, Kyoto, Fushimi-ku. Fushimi Inari Taisha is a shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto Rice God. This Shrine actually has five shrines spread across its grounds, which also have about 10

White stuccoed pillars at the entrance to Bellingham Vineyard Entrance to Bellingham Vineyard, Franschoek, Western Cape, South Africa

An Arab fortress stands over the spectacular ruined city of Palmyra. The city was at its height in the 3rd century AD but fell into decline when the Romans captured Queen Zenobia after she declared

The spectacular ruined city of Palmyra, Syria. The city was at its height in the 3rd century AD but fell into decline when the Romans captured Queen Zenobia after she declared independence from Rome

Agora, Jerash, Jordan

Oval Plaza, Jerash, Jordan

Rome, c1930s. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Rome. On the Palatine Hill the eight columns of the temple of Saturn face the domed church of Santa Martina e Luca, and in between these two stands the triumphal arch of the Emperor Septimius

Constantinople, c1930s
Constantinople. Rare marbles from all over the Roman world enrich S. Sophia. This is the gallery at the base of the dome, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 3

La Galerie Notre-Dame (3rd State, 11 1 / 8 x 6 15 / 16 Inches), 1853, (1927. ) Artist: Charles Meryon
La Galerie Notre-Dame (3rd State, 11 1/8 x 6 15/16 Inches), 1927. From Masters of Etching: Charles Meryon - No. 14. [The Studio, London, 1927]

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Poseidon and Athene or Aegina, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Temple of Poseidon and Athene or Aegina, . From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Poseidon and Athene at Sunium, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Temple of Poseidon and Athene at Sunium, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Athene Nike at Athens, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Temple of Athene Nike at Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

In the Portico of the Parthenon, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of the Olympian Zeus at Athens, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Parthenon at Athens, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Parthenon at Athens, 1913. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power

Tehuantepec, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Tehuantepec, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Remains of Ancient Rome, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Remains of Ancient Rome, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Capri, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Capri, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A Man of the Time of Henry I, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man of the Time of Henry I, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Harods Street of Columns, Samaris, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

The Stone of Annunciation in the Holy Sepulchure Church, Jerusalem, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

When The Sun Arose She Awoke, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
When The Sun Arose She Awoke, c1930. An illustration from The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

The University, Pavia, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

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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.