Acanthus Leaf Collection

Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Creator: Adriaen Isenbrandt
Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Other Title(s): Madonna and Child. The marble niche in which the Virgin and the Child are seated is a veritable sample-book of the modern Renaissance style

Acanthus Leaves, Birds and Insects, no. CCCLXXII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, ... April 1, 1792)
Acanthus Leaves, Birds and Insects, no. CCCLXXII ("Designs for Various Ornaments, " pl. 57), April 1, 1792

The International Exhibition: stove by Messrs. Feetham and Co. 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: stove by Messrs. Feetham and Co. 1862. This work...is very simple, and yet, at the same time, exceedingly beautiful; indeed

Roman columns, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
Roman columns, 1889. Examples of various types of column from classical buildings in Rome: 1. Corinthian, from the Temple of Mars Ultor; 2. Composite, from the Arch of Titus; 3

Sheet with four borders with a garland of acanthus leaves and flower... late 18th-mid-19th century. Creator: Anon
Sheet with four borders with a garland of acanthus leaves and flowers, late 18th-mid-19th century

Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone, 1898. Illustration for an edition of Ben Jonsons eponymous comedy play, published by Leonard Smithers

Potpourri Vase, Chantilly, c. 1745. Creator: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
Potpourri Vase, Chantilly, c. 1745

Panel (Formerly a Furnishing Textile), England, c. 1895 / 1900
Panel (Formerly a Furnishing Textile), England, c. 1895/1900. Designed by Sidney Mawson. Probably produced by Turnbull & Stockdale

Pitcher, 1827 / 48. Creator: Baldwin Gardiner
Pitcher, 1827/48. Acanthus leaf decoration. Retailed by Baldwin Gardiner

Pitcher, 1833. Creator: John B. Jones & Company
Pitcher, 1833. Relief design of acanthus leaves

Two-Handled Covered Cup, 1698 / 1720. Creator: Cornelius Kierstede
Two-Handled Covered Cup, 1698/1720. Silver cup with lid, two handles with leaf designs, used to serve syllabub, a sweetened or flavoured wine, cider, beer, or ale into which milk was whipped

Acanthus, England, 1876 (produced 1877 / 1917). Creator: William Morris
Acanthus, England, 1876 (produced 1877/1917)

Acanthus (Formerly a Furnishing Textile) from the John J. Glessner House, Chicago, 1876
Acanthus (Formerly a Furnishing Textile) from the John J. Glessner House, Chicago, England, 1876 (produced 1887/1917)

Walnut table with drawers on oak frame with Tuscan columns. 1550-1600 (wood)
5042999 Walnut table with drawers on oak frame with Tuscan columns. 1550-1600 (wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); height: 83 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Corinthian Order, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell
AFC206100 The Corinthian Order, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

Design for a Greek Revival Style Study from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c
3328007 Design for a Greek Revival Style Study from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Design for a Greek Revival Style Bedroom, from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c
3328017 Design for a Greek Revival Style Bedroom, from Le Garde-Meuble, Pub. Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Carved capital from the interior (marble)
EAM170053 Carved capital from the interior (marble) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey; out of copyright

Decorative details from the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
AFC206114 Decorative details from the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio

Plate LXXXIV-V Demonstration in large scale of part of the Portico of the Pantheon
CSM74888 Plate LXXXIV-V Demonstration in large scale of part of the Portico of the Pantheon from Vedute, first published in 1756, pub. by E & F.N. Spon Ltd

Cornice Moulding, From a Tomb in the Church of S. S. Giovanni e Paolo
STC156456 Cornice Moulding, From a Tomb in the Church of S.S. Giovanni e Paolo, from Examples of the Architecture of Venice by John Ruskin, engraved by G

The Dream of the Three Kings, original capital from the cathedral nave (stone)
XJL146847 The Dream of the Three Kings, original capital from the cathedral nave (stone) by French School, (12th century); Cathedral Museum of St

Plan of the ceiling of the Tempio di Marte Vendicatore, illustration from a facsimile
AFC206112 Plan of the ceiling of the Tempio di Marte Vendicatore, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

The Composite Order, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell
AFC206104 The Composite Order, illustration from a facsimile copy of I Quattro Libri dell Architettura written by Palladio, originally published 1570 by Palladio

The Vase of the Medici, 1656. Creator: Stefano della Bella
The Vase of the Medici, 1656

The Great Column (top block), ca. 1517. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Great Column (top block), ca. 1517

Jerusalem, pres de la porte de Jaffa, chap. 1842-44

[Study of Leaves on a Background of Floral Lace], 1864. Creator: Charles Aubry
[Study of Leaves on a Background of Floral Lace], 1864

Loggia of the Ducal Palace, Venice, 1849-50. Creator: John Ruskin
Loggia of the Ducal Palace, Venice, 1849-50

Design for a Casket with the Gonzaga Eagle, ca. 1527-46. Creator: Giulio Romano
Design for a Casket with the Gonzaga Eagle, ca. 1527-46

Decoration in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Decoration in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy, (1928). About 1290...The Lamb surrounded by acanthus scrolls...there is documentary evidence that Nicholas IV

Bronze vase, 16th or 19th century, (1881). Creator: R I Stevenson
Bronze vase, 16th or 19th century, (1881). Etching of a vase with handles in the form of acanthus leaves, made in northern Italy, possibly Venice. The dating of this object has not been problematic

Bronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Creator: W E Mackaness
Bronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Etching of a small bell with the arms of the Lippomani family of Venice, made in Italy (probably the Veneto), in the mid 16th century

Athens, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Athens, late 19th-early 20th century. Decorative coat of arms for the city of Athens, capital of Greece. Above a panel bearing the Greek key pattern design is the owl which traditionally represents

Roman Corinthian columns, 1889. Creator: W & AK Johnston
Roman Corinthian columns, 1889. Examples of Corinthian columns from classical buildings in Rome: 1. Jupiter Stator Temple; 2. Temple of Vesta, Tivoli; 3. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina; 4

Marguerite, (late 17th-early 18th century). Creator: Gerald Valck
Marguerite, (late 17th-early 18th century). Portrait of Margaret Tudor (1489-1541), Queen consort of King James IV of Scotland and elder sister of King Henry VIII

Edward I of England, (1804). Artist: Milton
Edward I of England, (1804). Portrait of King Edward (1239-1307) who reigned 1272-1307

Esemplario di lavori, page 6 (recto), August 1529. August 1529
Esemplario di lavori, page 6 (recto), August 1529

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The acanthus leaf, a timeless symbol of beauty and elegance, has graced various artistic creations throughout history. From Roman columns to delicate porcelain vases, this intricate motif has captivated the hearts of artists and admirers alike. In 1889, W & AK Johnston crafted Roman columns adorned with the exquisite acanthus leaf design. These pillars stood tall as a testament to the enduring allure of classical architecture. During the late 18th to mid-19th century, an anonymous artist created a sheet with four borders featuring garlands of acanthus leaves and flowers. This delicate artwork showcased nature's bounty intertwined with human creativity. Aubrey Beardsley's Initial Letter V (Column) to Volpone in 1898 displayed his mastery in incorporating the acanthus leaf into typography. The letter exuded sophistication and refinement through its intricate detailing. Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory produced a Potpourri Vase around 1745 that boasted an enchanting arrangement of acanthus leaves. This masterpiece exemplified the skillful craftsmanship synonymous with Chantilly porcelain. An English panel from 1895/1900 was once a furnishing textile adorned with captivating acanthus motifs. Its vibrant colors and meticulous patterns added charm to any interior space it graced. Baldwin Gardiner's pitcher from 1827/48 featured delicately carved acanthus leaves on its surface, showcasing both functionality and artistry in one piece. Similarly, John B. Jones & Company's pitcher from 1833 incorporated this iconic foliage into their design. Cornelius Kierstede's two-handled covered cup from 1698/1720 exhibited exceptional silverwork embellished with intricately engraved acanthus leaves—a true testament to skilled metalworking during that era. William Morris' Acanthus fabric design from England in 1876 captured attention for its bold use of color and intricate acanthus leaf patterns.