Skip to main content

Portal Collection (page 7)

Step through the portal and be transported to ancient Pompeii, where Mount Vesuvius looms in the distance

Background imagePortal Collection: Partial view of the facade of the Cathedral of Naples. In the foreground the portal created by

Partial view of the facade of the Cathedral of Naples. In the foreground the portal created by Antonio Baboccio Naples Portal Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: Detail of the facade of the Cathedral of Milan

Detail of the facade of the Cathedral of Milan. Milan Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV-XVI, XIX

Background imagePortal Collection: The entrance portal, with romanesque decoration, of the atrium of the church of Sant'Ambrogio in

The entrance portal, with romanesque decoration, of the atrium of the church of Sant'Ambrogio in Milan Milan Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: The facade of the Cathedral of Milan. In the foreground, a few roofs of houses which are near

The facade of the Cathedral of Milan. In the foreground, a few roofs of houses which are near the Cathedral Milan Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: Main portal of the Basilica of Sant'Elia, in the little town of Castel Sant'Elia in the Lazio region

Main portal of the Basilica of Sant'Elia, in the little town of Castel Sant'Elia in the Lazio region, near Viterbo Viterbo Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imagePortal Collection: Detail of the elaborately worked facade of the Colleoni Chapel in Bergamo

Detail of the elaborately worked facade of the Colleoni Chapel in Bergamo. In the foreground, the entrance portal Bergamo Chapel Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imagePortal Collection: Entrance to the catacombs in the Church San Giovanni Evangelista in Siracusa

Entrance to the catacombs in the Church San Giovanni Evangelista in Siracusa. At the center, an arch of the portico composed of 14th century fragments

Background imagePortal Collection: The late gothic facade of the duomo in Como, Italy; on the left municipal hall and the clock tower

The late gothic facade of the duomo in Como, Italy; on the left municipal hall and the clock tower Como Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: The Church of Sant'Ercolano in Perugia with the monumental staircase at the entrance

The Church of Sant'Ercolano in Perugia with the monumental staircase at the entrance. At the side is a terraced street flanked by buildings Perugia Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imagePortal Collection: The facade of the cathedral of Notre Dame, in Paris, and the area in front of the church

The facade of the cathedral of Notre Dame, in Paris, and the area in front of the church Paris, Notre Dame Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: View of the baroque church of Sant'Anna in Panama. The facade

View of the baroque church of Sant'Anna in Panama. The facade and the right side of the delapidated building are visible Panama. Date of Photograph:1884 -1889

Background imagePortal Collection: Women in a a neighborhood of New York

Women in a a neighborhood of New York United States New York. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: A palace in Bruges

A palace in Bruges Belgium Bruges. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: Lion column of the San Lorenzo Cathedral portal in Trogir in Dalmazia

Lion column of the San Lorenzo Cathedral portal in Trogir in Dalmazia Croatia Dalmazia, Trogir, San Lorenzo Cathedral Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: Portal of a Church of Gourdon in France

Portal of a Church of Gourdon in France France Gourdon. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Cathedral of Saint-Philibert in Tournus

Cathedral of Saint-Philibert in Tournus France Tournus, church of Saint-Philibert Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: Portal in Chaource

Portal in Chaource France Chaource. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Portal with wooden doors of the castle of Poligny or Polign Bonchamp-les-Laval en Mayenne

Portal with wooden doors of the castle of Poligny or Polign Bonchamp-les-Laval en Mayenne France Bonchamp-ls-Laval en Mayenne. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Portal of an old building, Cognac, Charente

Portal of an old building, Cognac, Charente France La Charente. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Church of Cellefrouin, Charente

Church of Cellefrouin, Charente France Cellefrouin. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Facade of the church of Notre Dame la Grande in Poitiers

Facade of the church of Notre Dame la Grande in Poitiers France Poitiers Church, Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Cathedral of San Giacomo in Sibenik

Cathedral of San Giacomo in Sibenik Croatia Sibenik Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: Column-bearing lion, detail of the portal of the Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik

Column-bearing lion, detail of the portal of the Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik Croatia Sibenik Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imagePortal Collection: Portal of the Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik

Portal of the Cathedral of St. James in Sibenik Croatia Sibenik Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Facade of church

Facade of church Europe. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: The facade of the Cathedral and the Broletto, in Como. In the middle ground

The facade of the Cathedral and the Broletto, in Como. In the middle ground, the dome and lantern of the church Como Church - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imagePortal Collection: The entrance to a temple in Kyoto, Japan

The entrance to a temple in Kyoto, Japan Japan Kyoto. Date of Photograph:1883

Background imagePortal Collection: High street, the most famous street in Oxford.In the foreground on the right the baroque portal of

High street, the most famous street in Oxford.In the foreground on the right the baroque portal of the Church of Saint Mary

Background imagePortal Collection: The side door of the cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Sens

The side door of the cathedral of Saint-Etienne in Sens France Sens Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:1130-1170

Background imagePortal Collection: Inner court of Magdalen College overlooked by the Founder's Tower. The tower

Inner court of Magdalen College overlooked by the Founder's Tower. The tower and the wings of the building on either side are partially covered with ivy Great Britain Oxford

Background imagePortal Collection: Side portal of the church of St. Sophia in Ohrid in Macedonia

Side portal of the church of St. Sophia in Ohrid in Macedonia Macedonia Ohrid. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imagePortal Collection: Detail of the facade of the church of Notre-Dame in Paris. The picture centers on the central

Detail of the facade of the church of Notre-Dame in Paris. The picture centers on the central portal with the rose window and part of the two side portals

Background imagePortal Collection: Front of the imposing romanesque facade of the Abbey Church of Saint Gilles, near Arles (France)

Front of the imposing romanesque facade of the Abbey Church of Saint Gilles, near Arles (France) France Arles Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: The facade of St. Gudule in Brussels

The facade of St. Gudule in Brussels Belgium Brussels. Date of Photograph:1868

Background imagePortal Collection: Entrance portal to the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice

Entrance portal to the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Venice. On either side a pilaster with architrave decorated with a frieze

Background imagePortal Collection: The romanesque porch of the Church of San Zeno in Verona (Italy) by Nicol

The romanesque porch of the Church of San Zeno in Verona (Italy) by Nicol. The monumental porch consists of a large arch springing from twisted columns supported by griffins

Background imagePortal Collection: Main portal, richly adorned with sculptures, of the church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Ravenna

Main portal, richly adorned with sculptures, of the church of San Giovanni Evangelista in Ravenna. Ravenna Portal Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: The majestic facade of the Cathedral in Orvieto (Italy), decorated with mosaics and sculpture

The majestic facade of the Cathedral in Orvieto (Italy), decorated with mosaics and sculpture Orvieto Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imagePortal Collection: Church of St. Vitus in Rijeka in Croatia

Church of St. Vitus in Rijeka in Croatia Croatia Rijeka Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1922 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: The east choir in the Church of San Sebaldus in Nuremburg in Germany

The east choir in the Church of San Sebaldus in Nuremburg in Germany Germany Nuremburg Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: The entrance to the Cathedral of St.Peter in Regensburg, Germany

The entrance to the Cathedral of St.Peter in Regensburg, Germany Germany Regensburg Door International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: A fountain in Jativa (old Xativa) in Spain. In the background a building with a fine portal

A fountain in Jativa (old Xativa) in Spain. In the background a building with a fine portal. In front of the fountain, seen from the back, a man Spain Jativa-Xativa. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: Portal in gothic style of the right transept of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, in Cagliari (Sardinia)

Portal in gothic style of the right transept of the Cathedral of Santa Maria, in Cagliari (Sardinia), with a cusp with trilobate lunette Cagliari Portal Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imagePortal Collection: Facade of the Church of St.Francis of Assisi in Palermo. The facade

Facade of the Church of St.Francis of Assisi in Palermo. The facade, has a portal in floral gothic style. At the sides of the central portal

Background imagePortal Collection: Partial view of Piazza del Duomo in Florence, with the facade of the cathedral and the bell tower

Partial view of Piazza del Duomo in Florence, with the facade of the cathedral and the bell tower. In the background a glimpse of part of the dome Florence Bell Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imagePortal Collection: The main portal of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice adorned with a banner

The main portal of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice adorned with a banner Venice Portal Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1865 -1875 ca

Background imagePortal Collection: Detail of the Portal of the Church of San Pietro e Paolo, now known as Santi Vitale e Agricola

Detail of the Portal of the Church of San Pietro e Paolo, now known as Santi Vitale e Agricola, in the basilica complex of Santo Stefano in Bologna Bologna Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imagePortal Collection: The Cathedral of Siena (Italy)

The Cathedral of Siena (Italy) Siena Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:1196 -1382




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Step through the portal and be transported to ancient Pompeii, where Mount Vesuvius looms in the distance. This spacial phenomenon in the cosmos allows us to witness history unfold before our eyes. In another realm, we find ourselves amidst vibrant nature as an Anna's Hummingbird gracefully hovers in flight, delicately feeding on thistle in Paradise. The beauty of this moment is unparalleled. Traveling further east, we arrive at Kyoto's Honshu Island, where a statue of Hercules and Cerberus stands tall, guarding the entrance to a mystical world beyond. This portal holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Closer to home, Abbotsford House in Melrose beckons us with its grandeur. As we step through its portal, we are transported back to 12th century France and Moissac Abbey's Romanesque art that adorns its tympanum. Venturing northwards into Scandinavia, a carved portal arch welcomes us into Lom Stave Church in Oppland. Its intricate details tell stories of ancient Norse mythology and traditions that have stood the test of time. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies New Mexico's Spanish colonial adobe church—a gateway between cultures and eras. Stepping inside feels like traversing centuries within seconds. The Book of the Dead from Thebes takes us even further back—back to ancient Egypt during the 19th Dynasty. Through this sacred text's pages lies knowledge about life after death and mysteries yet unraveled. As time moves forward once again, we find ourselves gazing upon a color-tinted photo capturing Box Tunnel during the 1920s—a testament to human ingenuity bridging gaps across space and time. Finally, our journey leads us towards Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres—an architectural marvel that has witnessed countless souls passing through its portals over centuries. It stands as a symbol of faith connecting generations throughout history. Through these portals, we transcend boundaries and embrace the wonders of our world's past.