Architrave Collection

Temple of Vesta. Rome. Italy
Italy. Rome. Temple of Vesta. Roman Forum

Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving)
XJF314357 Architecture I: Orders of Architecture, engraved by Charles Lawrie (engraving) by Waring, John Burley (1823-1875) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Reproduction of the Egyptian courtyard inside the Crystal Palace, London Great Britain London, Crystal Palace. Date of Photograph:1865 ca

The inner colonnade of the Isis Temple on Philae Island before its moving to Agilkia Island Egypt Island of Philae Colonnade Ptolemaic Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, Rome Rome Roman Forum Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1865-1870. Date of Artwork:497 a. C

The facade of a building in Buenos Aires Argentina Buenos Aires. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

General view of the Ptolemaic age temple at Kom Ombo, in Upper Egypt; the temple was consecrated to the gods Sobek and Haroeri Egypt Kom Ombo Temple Ptolemaic Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

View of the interior court of the grand temple of Ramses III, Medinet Habu Egypt Medinet Habu Temple Nineteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Group portrait in front of the Temple of Minerva, Rome; Stereoscopic photograph Rome Temple Flavian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1897

"Vues d'Italie", view of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, Rome; Stereoscopic photograph Rome Roman Forum Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Interior of the Sanctuary of the Madonna di S. Luca, on the Monte della Guardia, environs of Bologna Bologna Monte della Guardia, Sanctuary of Madonna di S

The palace of the Parliament in Vienna, during the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Austria Vienna. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Entrance of a Venetian palace Venice. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

Detail of the facade of a Venetian Palace Venice. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

Architectonic and decorative details of a church of Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

The Temple of Rome and Augustus, in Pola, Croatia. Croatia Pola Temple Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1910 ca

Woman visiting the remains of the Temple of Ceres or Athena in Paestum Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Group portrait in Pompeii Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The entrance portal to the Shiba Temple, Japan Japan Shiba Temple. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Monumental remains of the Temple of the Sun in Baalbek in Lebanon Lebanon Baalbek Temple Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca

Piazza del Popolo seen from the public loggia, Trogir in Dalmatia Croatia Dalmatia, Trogir Monumental Loggia Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Temple of Minerva in Rome with the so called Colonnacce that support an attic decorated by a freize in bas-relief and of the statue of Minerva

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

Main entrance of the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna Ravenna Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca.. Date of Artwork:526 d.C

Entrance portal to the narthex of the Abbey-Church of la Madeleine, in Vzelay, in Burgundy Portal Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Ruins of the Temple of Saturn or the Temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum in Rome Rome Foro Romano Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Faade of the pronaos of the Roman era temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor in Dendera, Upper Egypt. The Hathoric columns topped by sistri are typical Egypt Dendera Temple

Columns of the Basilica of Paestum. The Temple of Neptune is in the background Salerno Paestum Temple Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960-1970 ca

View of the Gardens of Versailles with the Palace on the left France Versailles Building, Royal Palace Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Two women near the Palace of Versailles France Versailles Building, Royal Palace Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:02/1993

Temple ruins in Greece Greece. Date of Photograph:06/1992

Ruins of a Greek temple Greece. Date of Photograph:06/1992

The Sts. Cosmas and Damian with their brothers in front of the Proconsul Lisia; painting by Fra Angelico. Alte Pinakothek, Munich Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Entrance portal to the "Jewish courtyard" in Dresden. Germany Dresden. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Inside view of the Pantheon, Paris France Paris, Pantheon Mausoleum, Temple Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

L'Arc de Triomphe in the Place du Carrousel, in Paris. In the background the extensions of the Louvre Museum can be seen France Paris, Place du Carrousel Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism

L'Arc de Triomphe in Place Charles de Gaulle, in Paris France Paris, Place Charles de Gaulle Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Portal of the Ottheinrichsbau, palace erected by the Elector Otto Henry and placed in the eastern side of Heidelberg Castle, in Germany Germany Heidelberg, Ottheinrichsbau Portal Renaissance

Roman ruins; painting. Pinacoteca, Parma Painting Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2002

Arch erected in honor of Septimius Severus, in the Fourm Boarium, Rome Rome Forum Boarium Trimphal Arch Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The facade of the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, Rome Rome Church - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Architectonic study for the Medici Chapels in the basilica of San Lorenzo; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Detail of the ruins of the Temple of the Sibyl, at Tivoli, near Rome Tivoli Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. ca

Porta Maggiore (Main Gate), Rome Rome City Gate Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:52

The apse of the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, Rome Rome Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura Apse Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The triumphant arch and the presbyterian area of the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, in Rome.In the centre, the coborium of Arnolfo di Cambio Rome Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura Nave Arts

The well and garden in the cloister of the Basilica of San Giovani in Laterano, Rome Rome Basilica of San Giovani in Laterano, Cloister Well Early Middle Ages, Europe

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Architrave, a fundamental element of classical architecture, is beautifully depicted in Charles Lawrie's engraving titled "Architecture I: Orders of Architecture. " This intricate detail can be observed in various iconic structures around the world. One such example is the Temple of Vesta in Rome, Italy. Standing proudly, its architrave showcases the skill and craftsmanship of ancient Roman architects. Similarly, the Parthenon in Athens, Greece boasts an architrave that adds to its grandeur and timeless beauty. Moving beyond temples and into maritime history, we find architraves playing a significant role on luxurious ocean liners. The RMS Olympic features Birch First Class wood sections with meticulously carved architraves. The White Star Line also utilized oak architrave sections on their ships like RMS Olympic and RMS Britannic. Architectural wonders continue to amaze us as we explore archaeological sites such as Agrigento in Sicily. Here lies the magnificent Temple of J with its remarkable architrave standing as a testament to ancient Greek civilization. Even country estates like Castle Howard showcase architectural splendor through their north front adorned with elegant architraves. These elements add sophistication and charm to these English country houses. Not limited to buildings alone, even fountains bear witness to the beauty of architraves. The Fountain Perseia at Mycenae stands tall with its ornate detailing capturing our attention. From ancient times to modern marvels like ocean liners or historic estates, it is evident that architraves have stood the test of time as symbols of architectural excellence and artistic mastery.