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Temple Buildings Collection

"Exploring the Rich History of Temple Buildings

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass)

Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714186 Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue

Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue. Beauty figure made of stone, 2021 (photo)
8856959 Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue. Beauty figure made of stone, 2021 (photo) by Ammannati, Bartolomeo (1511-92); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature)

Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature)
AIS5356060 Women making an offering to the god Brahma, miniature from Rajasthan, India, 1720 (miniature); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris, Guimet Museum.); © Iberfoto

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711584 The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: The Capitol, Rome, Italy

The Capitol, Rome, Italy
7177211 The Capitol, Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capitol, Rome, Italy, from Mount Palatine, (restoration)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Basrelief on the external wall of the roman Mammisi, Dendara, Egypt

Basrelief on the external wall of the roman Mammisi, Dendara, Egypt
7058466 Basrelief on the external wall of the roman Mammisi, Dendara, Egypt; Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History

Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving)
6867226 Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: The Memnonium at Thebes, as it was in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History

The Memnonium at Thebes, as it was in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History
6867221 The Memnonium at Thebes, as it was in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: The Memnonium at Thebes)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: The Mankiala stupa, Tope Mankiala, Mankiala, Potohar plateau, Punjab near Rawalpindi, Pakistan

The Mankiala stupa, Tope Mankiala, Mankiala, Potohar plateau, Punjab near Rawalpindi, Pakistan
6428090 The Mankiala stupa, Tope Mankiala, Mankiala, Potohar plateau, Punjab near Rawalpindi, Pakistan, seen here in the 19th century

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058490 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon

Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon
7278547 Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Hannibal Swearing Eternal Enmity toward Rome, c. 1808 (pen & ink with wash over graphite)

Hannibal Swearing Eternal Enmity toward Rome, c. 1808 (pen & ink with wash over graphite)
XOS5883959 Hannibal Swearing Eternal Enmity toward Rome, c. 1808 (pen & ink with wash over graphite) by French School, (19th century); 34.4x42.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: The Temple, the Prison of Louis XVI (engraving)

The Temple, the Prison of Louis XVI (engraving)
8631981 The Temple, the Prison of Louis XVI (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple, the Prison of Louis XVI)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving)

Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving)
8632824 Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Temple at Paphos)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving)

Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving)
8644782 Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works, Myron (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Sculpture, Archaic and Pseudo-archaic Works)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Egyptian Art (engraving)

Egyptian Art (engraving)
8644760 Egyptian Art (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Art. Illustration for Architecture, Sculpture)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings (engraving)

Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings (engraving)
8644772 Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Architecture, Attic Buildings)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Egyptian Art (engraving)

Egyptian Art (engraving)
8644761 Egyptian Art (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Art. Illustration for Architecture, Sculpture)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: London: Fountain Court, Temple (engraving)

London: Fountain Court, Temple (engraving)
8634243 London: Fountain Court, Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain Court, Temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: A Temple in Amber (b/w photo)

A Temple in Amber (b/w photo)
8651415 A Temple in Amber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Temple in Amber)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Tapir, Tassel, Tavern, Teacher, Teacup, Teapot, Teaspoon, Temple, Tenpins, Thimble, Thumb-screw

Tapir, Tassel, Tavern, Teacher, Teacup, Teapot, Teaspoon, Temple, Tenpins, Thimble, Thumb-screw, Ticket (engraving)
8650081 Tapir, Tassel, Tavern, Teacher, Teacup, Teapot, Teaspoon, Temple, Tenpins, Thimble, Thumb-screw, Ticket (engraving) by German School

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Hengchoufu, Hunan, Siang River and temple (b/w photo)

Hengchoufu, Hunan, Siang River and temple (b/w photo)
8653992 Hengchoufu, Hunan, Siang River and temple (b/w photo) by Boerschmann, Ernst (1873-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hengchoufu, Hunan, Siang River and temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Kuanhien, Ori Lang miao, Szechuan, The uppermost halls of the Temple (b/w photo)

Kuanhien, Ori Lang miao, Szechuan, The uppermost halls of the Temple (b/w photo)
8653920 Kuanhien, Ori Lang miao, Szechuan, The uppermost halls of the Temple (b/w photo) by Boerschmann, Ernst (1873-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kuanhien, Ori Lang miao, Szechuan)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Temple of Hera, Paestum (engraving)

Temple of Hera, Paestum (engraving)
8635011 Temple of Hera, Paestum (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek Temple of Hera, Paestum, Italy. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Siamese pagoda (engraving)

Siamese pagoda (engraving)
8676659 Siamese pagoda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siamese pagoda. Illustration from The Illustrated News of the World)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Hannah in the Temple (engraving)

Hannah in the Temple (engraving)
8673428 Hannah in the Temple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannah in the Temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Jesus with the Elders in the Temple (colour litho)

Jesus with the Elders in the Temple (colour litho)
8675670 Jesus with the Elders in the Temple (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus with the Elders in the Temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Christ in the Temple (colour litho)

Christ in the Temple (colour litho)
8668085 Christ in the Temple (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ in the Temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Zocharias in the Temple (colour litho)

Zocharias in the Temple (colour litho)
8667578 Zocharias in the Temple (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zocharias in the Temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (colour litho)

Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (colour litho)
8667574 Presentation of Jesus in the Temple (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation of Jesus in the Temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: View of the Acropolis from the South

View of the Acropolis from the South
3523313 View of the Acropolis from the South; (add.info.: View of the Acropolis from the South. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: An Egyptian ship of Queen Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt, 1850

An Egyptian ship of Queen Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt, 1850
3330631 An Egyptian ship of Queen Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt, 1850; (add.info.: Drawing from a relief carving in the Temple of Deir El Bahari at Thebes showing an Egyptian ship of Queen)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue

Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue. Beauty figure made of stone, 2021 (photo)
8856887 Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue. Beauty figure made of stone, 2021 (photo) by Ammannati, Bartolomeo (1511-92); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue

Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue. Beauty figure made of stone, 2021 (photo)
8856880 Florence, Italy - circa July 2021. Sensual naked woman statue. Beauty figure made of stone, 2021 (photo) by Ammannati, Bartolomeo (1511-92); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd. late 19th - early 20th century

View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd. late 19th - early 20th century
THT4304461 View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd. late 19th - early 20th century.; (add.info.: View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058493 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058491 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058492 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt

Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt
7058486 Outer hypostyle hall ceiling, temple of Hathor, Dendara, Egypt; Temple of Hathor, Denderah, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Temple of Karnak, 1909 (print)

Temple of Karnak, 1909 (print)
7293037 Temple of Karnak, 1909 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. The temple of Karnak, Thebes. Illustration, Egypt, 1909.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving)

Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving)
ELD4932770 Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Triumphal Cortege of the Ark of the Covenant, Arch of Titus, Foro Romano, Rome, 1st century (marble)

Triumphal Cortege of the Ark of the Covenant, Arch of Titus, Foro Romano, Rome, 1st century (marble)
DEX5040702 Triumphal Cortege of the Ark of the Covenant, Arch of Titus, Foro Romano, Rome, 1st century (marble); Forum, Rome

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)

Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4860696 Running in Ancient Greece, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Athletics in antiquitis. Running in Ancient Greece)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu, 1841

Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu, 1841
3480334 Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu, 1841; (add.info.: Temple of Luxor and Medinet Habu at Thebes, Egypt, 1841 by Hector Horeau (1801-1872).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple

Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple
3480446 Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple; (add.info.: Statue of Ramses II from Abu Simbel rock temple in Nubia, southern Egypt)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Ruins of Karnak, c.1900 (photo)

Ruins of Karnak, c.1900 (photo)
8698427 Ruins of Karnak, c.1900 (photo) by Beato, Antonio (1832-1906); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Ruins of Karnak temple)

Background imageTemple Buildings Collection: Selinunte, Sicily, 1851 (litho)

Selinunte, Sicily, 1851 (litho)
8698301 Selinunte, Sicily, 1851 (litho) by Hittorff, Jacques Ignace (1792-1867); (add.info.: Geography. Italy. Reconstitution of the temple of Empedocles in the greek city of Selinunte, Sicily)




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"Exploring the Rich History of Temple Buildings: A Glimpse into Waldeck's Artwork and Beyond" Step into a world of ancient wonders as we delve into the captivating realm of temple buildings. From Mesoamerica to Carthage, from Buddhist chaityas to Eklingji temple, these architectural marvels have stood the test of time, leaving us in awe. In Box 10 of 22 from Waldeck's original artwork collection, dating back to 1831, we are transported to Mesoamerica. The intricate details captured in this print allow us to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into constructing these temples. Carthage comes alive through an oil painting on fabric created around 1830. The artist skillfully portrays its grandeur and magnificence, inviting us to imagine what life was like within those walls. Diana and Her Nymphs grace another canvas with their ethereal beauty in an oil painting from 1853. This depiction transports us to a mythical world where goddesses reign supreme amidst nature's splendor. A woodcut from c. 1503-1504 titled "Christ Disputing with Doctors" takes us on a spiritual journey as we witness intense debates unfolding within sacred walls. This piece serves as a reminder of how temples were not only places for worship but also centers for intellectual discourse. Returning once again to Waldeck's collection in Box 16 of 22 (1831), we encounter more prints showcasing Mesoamerican temple architecture. Each print reveals unique aspects that make these structures truly remarkable. The mid-10th century AD Buddhist chaitya carved out of sandstone stands tall as a testament to religious devotion and artistic brilliance. Its intricate carvings tell stories that transcend time and connect generations through spirituality. Moving away from stone sculptures, an earthenware bowl adorned with Aeneas at Carthage captures our attention in 1545.