String Course Collection

Palazzo Farnese, Rome
3560766 Palazzo Farnese, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Palazzo Farnese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome 1870 ca)

Facade, towards the Tiber River, of the Palazzo di Giustizia, Rome
3559805 Facade, towards the Tiber River, of the Palazzo di Giustizia, Rome; (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888-1910 Location: Rome Photographer)

Piazza S.Pantaleo and Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Rome. On the right the statue of Marco Minghetti is visible
3558850 Piazza S.Pantaleo and Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Rome. On the right the statue of Marco Minghetti is visible by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Gangeri)

Glimpse of Palazzo Strozzi, Florence; Stereoscopic photography Florence Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The courtyard of Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena Siena Palazzo Spannocchi Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Zisa Castle in Palermo. Stereoscopic image Palermo Building Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1880. Date of Artwork:XII sec

Scaffolding for the construction of the nave of the Sanctuary of the Crucifix, Boca, Novara Boca Sanctuary Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

View of Palazzo Spannocchi, Siena, begun by Giuliano da Maiano, restored and finished during the nineteenth-century Siena Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Portal of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem in Lisbon Portugal Lisbon, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Faade of the Church of San Bernardino, l'Aquila L'Aquila Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Faade of a baroque church in the city of Salta, Argentina Argentina Salta. Date of Photograph:1956-1957

Cloister of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem in Lisbon Portugal Lisbon, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Plan for a sacred building and a fortress, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, part of the Codex B (2173), c.18v, housed at the Institut de France, Paris Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

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

La Bab en-Nasr, Porta della Vittoria in Cairo, Egypt Egypt City Gate Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:1087

The Jewish Temple in Turin, work by Enrico Petitti Turin Synagogue Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1893

Model of the Roman Theatre in Ercolano, Naples Herculaneum Model, Model. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:III sec. a.C./ I sec. d.C

View of the facade of the Chigi Palace in Viterbo. A Medieval tower flanks the palace. Viterbo Chigi Street Building - Facade Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Medieval house in the center of the town of Tuscania. Tuscania. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

The courtyard of the Ducal Court of Castello Sforzesco. The detail of the Renaissance portico so-called of the Elephant is visible

Detail of the windows of the Palazzo Montalto in Syracuse Syracuse Via Santi Coronati Window Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Cathedral of Erice. A rectangular pronaos built in 1426 rests against its faade; next to it is the fourteenth century bell tower Erice Bell Tower, Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Neoclassical facade of the Villa Giulia in Bellagio, on Lake Como. Bellagio Villa Giulia, garden Villa Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of Palazzo Cusani, today the Milan's Territorial Military Headquarter. The work was by the architect Giovanni Ruggeri

Gambling room, Montecarlo Casino, Monaco Principality of Monaco Montecarlo Hall Liberty, Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Concert Hall, Montecarlo Casino, Monaco. Principality of Monaco Montecarlo Hall Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo in Viterbo; so called "dei Gatti", a noble medieval family of Viterbo. Viterbo Via La Fontaine

View of the facade of the Farnese Palace in Viterbo Viterbo Ponte del Duomo Building - Facade Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the facade of the Podest Palace with its 15th century tower. On the left one notes City Hall's arcade. Viterbo Plebiscito Square Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance

View of the interior of the Church of Saint Sixtus in Viterbo. Viterbo Church of Saint Sixtus, central aisle Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Casa del Capitano del Popolo Valentino della Pagnotta in Piazza Duomo, in Viterbo. Viterbo Piazza Duomo House Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Windows of Palazzo Tinacci in San Gimignano San Gimignano. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

A faade of the Palazzo Finocchiaro in Randazzo, near Catania Randazzo Via Duca degli Abruzzi Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Partial view of the Santa Maria della Scala Church in Messina. Messina Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV, 1856

Corner view of the Zisa in Palermo. The Norman kings ancient Palazzo di Delizie, begun under William I (1154-60) and completed by his son, William II Palermo Castle Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe

Villa Melzi and its famous Italian garden in Bellagio, Como. Bellagio Villa Melzi, garden Building Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A lane in the Villa Melzi garden in Bellagio on Lake Como. Bellagio Villa Melzi, garden Building Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Partial view of the Villa Melzi and its garden. Bellagio, Como. Bellagio Villa Melzi, garden Building Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of Palazzo Brera in Milan; headquarters of important cultural institutes. Milan Via Brera Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Model of the Roman Theater of Hercolaneum, rebuilt according to the archeological excavations. Herculaneum. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

The Baptistery of Parma Parma Piazza Duomo Baptistery Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1196-1270

Palace of the Commendatore Chiesa, Turin Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele Building - Facade Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Countess Salino's house, work of Enrico Petitti in Turin. Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele Building - Facade Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The facade of the Ceriana Palace in Turin, Neo-Baroque style building designed by architect Carlo Cappi. Turin Solferino Square Building - Facade Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Facade of the Montecarlo Casino. A crowd of people animates the staircase at the entrance. France Principality of Monaco, Montecarlo Casino Liberty, Nineteenth-Twenty century, 19th-20th century

Lookout in front of the Montecarlo Casino, Monaco can be seen in the distance France Monaco, Montecarlo. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Exterior of the Montecarlo Theater, Monaco Principality of Monaco Montecarlo Theater Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Small model of the Roman theatre of Hercanulaeum, rebuilt according to archaeological excavations. Herculaneum. Date of Photograph:1879 - 1910 ca

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The string course, a distinctive architectural feature seen in various structures around the world, adds an elegant touch to these magnificent buildings. From the grand Portal of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem in Lisbon to the ornate Façade of the Church of San Bernardino in l'Aquila, this decorative band serves as a visual highlight. In Argentina, a baroque church in Salta showcases its intricate string course, enhancing its already impressive façade. Meanwhile, within the Cloister of the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos de Belem in Lisbon, this architectural element creates a harmonious blend with its surroundings. Even Leonardo da Vinci recognized and incorporated this design element into his work. His drawings for sacred buildings and fortresses display meticulous attention to detail and include string courses that add depth and character to his designs. Traveling further eastward brings us to Cairo's La Bab en-Nasr or Porta della Vittoria. This historical gateway boasts an exquisite string course that stands as a testament to ancient craftsmanship. Not limited solely to religious or monumental structures, even everyday buildings showcase their own unique charm through this architectural feature. The Jewish Temple in Turin by Enrico Petitti incorporates a tasteful string course into its design while maintaining simplicity and elegance. Taking us back centuries ago is the model of the Roman Theatre in Ercolano near Naples. Here we can observe how even ancient architecture utilized string courses for both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. Moving on from Italy's archaeological wonders leads us to Viterbo's Chigi Palace with its Renaissance portico known as "the Elephant. " The intricate detailing along its façade includes an eye-catching string course that elevates its overall splendor. Lastly, nestled within Tuscania lies a medieval house adorned with charming features including—you guessed it—a delightful string course that adds character and allure amidst cobblestone streets.