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Entablature Collection (page 8)

The entablature, a defining feature of classical architecture, is beautifully showcased in various iconic structures around the world

Background imageEntablature Collection: Church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris, 1782 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris, 1782 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR346073 Church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris, 1782 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageEntablature Collection: Capital & Entablature, Maison Carree, Nimes, France (engraving)

Capital & Entablature, Maison Carree, Nimes, France (engraving)
478373 Capital & Entablature, Maison Carree, Nimes, France (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from AntiquitA©s de la France: Vol I)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Detail of the entrance to a temple, in the archeological zone of Heliopolis or Baalbek

Detail of the entrance to a temple, in the archeological zone of Heliopolis or Baalbek, ancient Syrian city
3566760 Detail of the entrance to a temple, in the archeological zone of Heliopolis or Baalbek, ancient Syrian city, now Lebanoni by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); (add.info.: Baalbek)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter or the Temple of the Sun, in the archeological zone of

Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter or the Temple of the Sun, in the archeological zone of Heliopolis or Baalbek
3566758 Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter or the Temple of the Sun, in the archeological zone of Heliopolis or Baalbek, ancient Syrian city, now Lebanon by Bonfils

Background imageEntablature Collection: Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259824 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageEntablature Collection: Alexander Ball Monument, Valletta, Malta

Alexander Ball Monument, Valletta, Malta
Alexander Ball Monument, Lower Barracca, Valletta, Malta. Date: circa 1910

Background imageEntablature Collection: Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)

Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832146 Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEntablature Collection: Carnavalet Hotel, pavilion of the drapers, coat of arms of Paris city

Carnavalet Hotel, pavilion of the drapers, coat of arms of Paris city
XIR252920 Carnavalet Hotel, pavilion of the drapers, coat of arms of Paris city, 1930 (b/w photo) (see also 252919) by Giraudon, studio (1912-53); Paris

Background imageEntablature Collection: Porta Maggiore, built by Claudius in AD 52 (photo)

Porta Maggiore, built by Claudius in AD 52 (photo)
PRZ239391 Porta Maggiore, built by Claudius in AD 52 (photo) by Roman, (1st century AD); Piazza di Porta Maggiore, Rome, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Elevation of Pedestal Entablature of the Arch at Tripoli

Elevation of Pedestal Entablature of the Arch at Tripoli
XYC289231 Elevation of Pedestal Entablature of the Arch at Tripoli (pen & ink and grey wash over graphite on paper) by Bruce, James (Abyssinian Bruce) (1730-94); Yale Center for British Art

Background imageEntablature Collection: Facade of the Temple of Jupiter at Aegina (323-27 BC) (colour litho)

Facade of the Temple of Jupiter at Aegina (323-27 BC) (colour litho)
STC221888 Facade of the Temple of Jupiter at Aegina (323-27 BC) (colour litho) by Daumont (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEntablature Collection: The restaurant at Murrays Hotel, detail, c. 1908 (silver gelatin print)

The restaurant at Murrays Hotel, detail, c. 1908 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380688 The restaurant at Murrays Hotel, detail, c.1908 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Murrays Hotel)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Archbishop Thomas Cranley, 1417 (brass)

Archbishop Thomas Cranley, 1417 (brass)
NCO434801 Archbishop Thomas Cranley, 1417 (brass) by English School, (15th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageEntablature Collection: The Ramesseum (b / w photo)

The Ramesseum (b / w photo)
JHL358840 The Ramesseum (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: mortuary temple of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC); ); English, out of copyright

Background imageEntablature Collection: Tomb of Pope Clement XIII (1693-1769), 1783-92 (marble)

Tomb of Pope Clement XIII (1693-1769), 1783-92 (marble)
875133 Tomb of Pope Clement XIII (1693-1769), 1783-92 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); St. Peters Basilica, Vatican City; (add.info.: Pope Clement XIII (Latin: Clemens XIII); (1693-1769)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil on paper)

Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil on paper)
2832145 Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEntablature Collection: Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)

Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832142 Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEntablature Collection: Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil on paper)

Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil on paper)
2832152 Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEntablature Collection: Cross section and architectural details of Kutciuk Aja Sophia

Cross section and architectural details of Kutciuk Aja Sophia
STC83221 Cross section and architectural details of Kutciuk Aja Sophia, the church of Sergius and Bacchus, from Church Architecture of Constantinople, pub

Background imageEntablature Collection: The Palazzo Ruspoli al Corso, 1833 (etching with brown wash)

The Palazzo Ruspoli al Corso, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384939 The Palazzo Ruspoli al Corso, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEntablature Collection: San Pietro in Montorio, the site of St. Peters martyrdom

San Pietro in Montorio, the site of St. Peters martyrdom
STC384809 San Pietro in Montorio, the site of St. Peters martyrdom, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: S. Pierre in Montorio)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Entablature, capital and inscription from the Temple of Jupiter Tonans (The Thunderer)

Entablature, capital and inscription from the Temple of Jupiter Tonans (The Thunderer)
STC444661 Entablature, capital and inscription from the Temple of Jupiter Tonans (The Thunderer), from Les Edifices Antiques de Rome, 1682 (engraving) by Desgodets

Background imageEntablature Collection: The three columns at the Temple of Castor, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy

The three columns at the Temple of Castor, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy
LLM438594 The three columns at the Temple of Castor, illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy, published 1884 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Background imageEntablature Collection: New Orleans, c. 1905 (b / w photo)

New Orleans, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
SLS249135 New Orleans, c.1905 (b/w photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Background imageEntablature Collection: Temple of Athena Nike, built c. 435 BC-425 BC (photo)

Temple of Athena Nike, built c. 435 BC-425 BC (photo)
JB148412 Temple of Athena Nike, built c.435 BC-425 BC (photo) by Greek, (5th century BC); Acropolis, Athens, Greece; (add.info.: final temple to be built on the Acropolis; ); eJohn Bethell; Greek

Background imageEntablature Collection: The Parthenon, built 447 BC-432 BC (photo)

The Parthenon, built 447 BC-432 BC (photo)
JB148410 The Parthenon, built 447 BC-432 BC (photo) by Callicrates and Ictinus (5th century BC); Acropolis, Athens, Greece; (add.info)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Details of a Composite Order, c. 1750 (brown and black ink

Details of a Composite Order, c. 1750 (brown and black ink
XYC156450 Details of a Composite Order, c.1750 (brown and black ink and wash over graphite on laid paper) by Borra, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1712-86)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Figures in Conversation in a Classical Setting

Figures in Conversation in a Classical Setting
BAL35687 Figures in Conversation in a Classical Setting by Delen, Dirck van (1605-71); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageEntablature Collection: Ionic entablature, ancient Greek architecture (colour litho)

Ionic entablature, ancient Greek architecture (colour litho)
5999604 Ionic entablature, ancient Greek architecture (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ionic entablature, ancient Greek architecture)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Ionic entablature (colour litho)

Ionic entablature (colour litho)
6001519 Ionic entablature (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ionic entablature)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259828 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageEntablature Collection: Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259826 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageEntablature Collection: Design for wall decorations for the Salon de Compagnie, 1785 (pencil

Design for wall decorations for the Salon de Compagnie, 1785 (pencil
3036510 Design for wall decorations for the Salon de Compagnie, 1785 (pencil, pen & ink and wash on paper) by Dugourc, Jean-Desmosthene (1749-1825) (attr)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Baalbek. Etching by Bernatz et alii - Steinkopk J. F. Editore

Baalbek. Etching by Bernatz et alii - Steinkopk J. F. Editore
3572489 Baalbek. Etching by Bernatz et alii - Steinkopk J.F. Editore by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878); (add.info.: Note)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Cornices, entablatures and capitals; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Cornices, entablatures and capitals; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence
3565950 Cornices, entablatures and capitals; drawing by Michelangelo. Casa Buonarroti, Florence by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Background imageEntablature Collection: La Maison Carree, Nimes, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)

La Maison Carree, Nimes, c. 1780 (oil on canvas)
3122920 La Maison Carree, Nimes, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: The Maison Carree (French pronunciation)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)

Decimal clock, c. 1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel)
3259827 Decimal clock, c.1798-1805 (pine, brass & enamel) by Destigny, Pierre Daniel (1787-1855); height: 48.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Background imageEntablature Collection: Frieze in the vestibule of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)

Frieze in the vestibule of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832155 Frieze in the vestibule of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEntablature Collection: Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)

Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832144 Exterior of the Mint (now St Peters Hospital) (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageEntablature Collection: Archbishop Thomas Cranley, 1417 (brass)

Archbishop Thomas Cranley, 1417 (brass)
NCO434800 Archbishop Thomas Cranley, 1417 (brass) by English School, (15th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageEntablature Collection: Capriccio of classical ruins and statuary with figures conversing (oil on canvas)

Capriccio of classical ruins and statuary with figures conversing (oil on canvas)
CH426384 Capriccio of classical ruins and statuary with figures conversing (oil on canvas) by Ghisolfi, Giovanni (1632-83); 67.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Background imageEntablature Collection: Remains of the Peristyle of the Temple of Minerva at the Forum of Nerva, Rome c

Remains of the Peristyle of the Temple of Minerva at the Forum of Nerva, Rome c
498433 Remains of the Peristyle of the Temple of Minerva at the Forum of Nerva, Rome c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageEntablature Collection: Student measuring the Temple of Castor and Pollux in Rome, 1819 (w / c on paper)

Student measuring the Temple of Castor and Pollux in Rome, 1819 (w / c on paper)
478209 Student measuring the Temple of Castor and Pollux in Rome, 1819 (w/c on paper) by Parke, Henry (c.1792-1835); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageEntablature Collection: Arch of the Gold- and Silversmiths, Rome, 1682 (engraving)

Arch of the Gold- and Silversmiths, Rome, 1682 (engraving)
478372 Arch of the Gold- and Silversmiths, Rome, 1682 (engraving) by Desgodets, Antoine Babuty (1653-1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arcus Argentariorum, or Arch of the money-changers)

Background imageEntablature Collection: Church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris

Church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris
XIR346074 Church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris, engraved by Loignel or Laignel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Servandoni, Giovanni Niccolo (1695-1766); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageEntablature Collection: Project for the church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris

Project for the church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris
XIR346072 Project for the church of Saint-Sulpice, elevation of the facade, Paris, engraved by Riolet, 1726 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Meissonier



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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.