Entablature Collection

Classical Orders
Columns, capitals and entablatures of the classical orders of architecture: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite

Al Khazneh Temple, Petra, Jordan
Al Khazneh (The Treasury) Temple, Petra, Jordan, carved out of the sandstone rock face. Date: 20th century

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

San Pietro in Montorio. The Tempietto built by Donato Braman
Renaissance Art. Italy. San Pietro in Montorio. The Tempietto built by Donato Bramante (1444-1514). Drawing by Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). Elevation

The Parthenon, Athens

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

Facade of Santa Croce in Lecce Lecce Church - Facade Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Temple of Juno Lucinia Agrigento Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:V sec. a.C

Fontane Marose Square in Genova Genoa Fontane Marose Square. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The carriage of the George and Pilgrims Hotel in Glastonbury, Somerset Great Britain Somerset, Glastonbury Building Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Entrance to a temple in Delhi India Delhi. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Back view of Parthenon Greece Athen, Acropolis Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1867 ca.. Date of Artwork:447-438 a.C

Temple of the Sibyl in Tivoli Tivoli Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. ca

The facade of the Temple of Antonino and Faustina in the Roman Forum, Rome Rome Roman Forum Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina Taormina Greek Theater Theater Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890. Date of Artwork:III sec. a.C

Temple of Juno Lacinia at Agrigento Agrigento Valley of Temples Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890. Date of Artwork:V sec. a.C

Sanctuary of the Anglican church in Buenos Aires Argentina Buenos Aires. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Trabeated and moulding fragment, preserved in the Tabularium, Rome Rome Tabularium High Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

The Triclinio Lateranense in piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome Rome Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano Tribune Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian Empire: view of Burgtor, the castle gate Austria Vienna Building - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

An art-deco templet at the mineral water spring of San Gmini, in Umbria. San Gemini. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

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

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

View of the remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux (Dioscuri) in the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento Agrigento Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The ruins of the Temple of the Sun, in Baalbek, ancient Heliopolis. Lebanon Baalbek Temple Antonine Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Ruins of a building in the archaeological site of Heliopolis in Lebanon Lebanon Baalbek Column Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1870 -1875 ca

Panorama of the Roman Forum, in Rome. The Palazzo Senatorio dominates above, on the slopes of the Capitoline Hill Rome Forum Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Roman Forum with the remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux Rome Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880 - 1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:484

Portico of the palace of the Grand Trianon in Versailles France Versailles, Grand Trianon Royal Palace Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The palace of the Grand Trianon in Versailles France Versailles, Grand Trianon Royal Palace Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Roman columns stored in Spalato Croatia Spalato Column Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:I sec. a.C./ I sec. d.C

Detail of the Tour Saint-Michel on the side of the facade of the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay France Vezelay Bell Tower Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

L'Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris France Paris, Place du Carrousel Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Inside of the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay France Vezelay, Saint-Madeleine Church, Nave Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Portal of the facade of the Church of the Certosa di Pavia Pavia Portal High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Close-up of the Arco della Pace in Milan. Clearly visible are the reliefs and the bronze sculpture on the top Milan Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Return of the British ambassadors, by Carpaccio, detail of the cycle of the Legend of St. Ursula Venice Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Three-quarter view of the facade of the Church of the Santissima Annunziata in Genoa and part of the left side Genoa Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Colonnade of a Temple on the island of File with two local people Egypt File. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

The colonnade of the Temple of Isis on the island of File, with two local residents Egypt File Colonnade Ptolemaic Period, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Main facade of Napoleon's Villa of San Marino in Portoferraio, on the island of Elba. The entrance is characterized by a porch with a gable on four columns

Santa Maria delle Grazie Church in Arezzo Arezzo Santa Maria delle Grazie Portico Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Two doors and a lunette, drawing from the Codex Forster III, c.22r, by Leonardo da Vinci, housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Baalbek. Etching by Bernatz et alii Engraving Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1868 ca

Ofen tunnel in Budapest Hungary Budapest. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Templet of Bramante, inside the grounds of S.Pietro in Montorio, in Rome Rome Chapel High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

House of Argos: view of the gardens with columned portico and pilasters, Herculaneum, Naples Herculaneum House Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900 ca

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The entablature, a defining feature of classical architecture, is beautifully showcased in various iconic structures around the world. From the grandeur of the Al Khazneh Temple in Petra, Jordan to the exquisite San Pietro in Montorio's Tempietto built by Donato Braman, these architectural marvels highlight the timeless elegance of this element. One cannot discuss entablatures without mentioning the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. This ancient masterpiece stands as a testament to Greek art and showcases an intricately designed entablature that has captivated visitors for centuries. The Athenian Treasury at Delphi also boasts a stunning example of this architectural feature dating back to 510-480 B. C. Moving beyond Greece, Arras Cathedral in Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, France offers breathtaking views of both its dome and apse. These vantage points allow visitors to appreciate how an they are enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of a structure. Further east lies Heliopolis or Baalbek, an ancient Syrian city now located in Lebanon. Here lie the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter or Sun which once featured an impressive entablature that served as a visual representation of power and grandeur. To truly understand and appreciate classical orders such as Doric entablatures, one can turn to Charles Lawrie's engraved illustrations found within Architecture I: Orders of Architecture. These detailed depictions provide valuable insights into their design principles and historical significance. Whether it be through exploring famous landmarks like Al Khazneh Temple or studying artistic renderings like Lawrie's engravings, we are reminded that they are not just mere structural elements but rather intricate works of art that continue to inspire awe across different cultures and time periods.