Exterior Facade Collection

Facade of the Scuola di San Marco at Venice; now a Hospital (engraving)
8627300 Facade of the Scuola di San Marco at Venice; now a Hospital (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Part of the Facade of the Church of St Mary at Brandenburg on the Havel (engraving)
8627311 Part of the Facade of the Church of St Mary at Brandenburg on the Havel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The image shows the view of the Pantheon as it might have looked when built
7278552 The image shows the view of the Pantheon as it might have looked when built; Private Collection; (add.info.: The image shows the view of the Pantheon as it might have looked when built)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617830 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617829 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617827 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

The church of San Giusto, Lucca, 12th century
7264879 The church of San Giusto, Lucca, 12th century; Lucca, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The 12th century church of San Giusto in the square of the same name)

Detail of entrance to the Weapons Courtyard, La Mota Castle, Medina del Campo, 15th century
7264847 Detail of entrance to the Weapons Courtyard, La Mota Castle, Medina del Campo, 15th century; Medina del Campo, Castilla y Leon

The facade and the tower, architect Aimable Desire Limbourg, 1844-1848
7242814 The facade and the tower, architect Aimable Desire Limbourg, 1844-1848; Hainaut, Wallonia, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Eglise Saint-Quentin)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072633 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072631 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy (photo)
7062852 Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy (photo); Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Facade of a shrine, detail, 18th dynasty, from el Amarna, painted limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
7058361 Facade of a shrine, detail, 18th dynasty, from el Amarna, painted limestone, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)
6436267 Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo); (add.info.: Built in the late 12th century it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1755 but restored to preserve many of its original)

Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo)
6436208 Lisbon, Portugal The Se, or cathedral (photo); (add.info.: Built in the late 12th century it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 1755 but restored to preserve many of its original)

Facade of the A-Ma Temple, Macau or Macao, China, seen here in the 19th century
6428094 Facade of the A-Ma Temple, Macau or Macao, China, seen here in the 19th century, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy (photo)
7062856 Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy (photo); Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola, Exterior
7227372 Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola, Exterior; Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Milan, Church of San Francesco di Paola)

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)

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072636 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072634 The facade of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072632 Detail of the facade of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph)
7072629 The arrow of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, 2014 (photograph); Notre Dame, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre. All rights reserved 2024.

Colosseum, Rome, Italy (photo)
7071430 Colosseum, Rome, Italy (photo); (add.info.: Colosseum, Rome, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

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

The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Courts, Facades, Ceilings, etc (engraving)
8644800 The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Courts, Facades, Ceilings, etc (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture)

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

Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving)
8635060 Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facade of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece)

General View of the Ground Floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (b/w photo)
8634602 General View of the Ground Floor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Facade of Orvieto Cathedral (engraving)
8627306 Facade of Orvieto Cathedral (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facade of Orvieto Cathedral)

Church Saint Vincent de Paul, Place Frantz Liszt in Paris 75010 (photo)
TED4660941 Church Saint Vincent de Paul, Place Frantz Liszt in Paris 75010 (photo) by Hittorff, Jacques Ignace (1792-1867); (add.info.: Church Saint Vincent de Paul)

Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace
3507216 Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace; (add.info.: Detail from the interior of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal) built in Venetian Gothic style

The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard)
3434107 The Town Hall, Prague, Czech Republic, c.1930 (postcard); (add.info.: Republique Tcheque. L'Hotel de Ville Art nouveau a Prague. Coll. Part. Geography. Czech Republic. Prague)

Parish church (Esglesia Sant Pere d'Or). Exterior. South portal. Arnau Cadell. Romanesque. 14th century
6271554 Parish church (Esglesia Sant Pere d'Or). Exterior. South portal. Arnau Cadell. Romanesque. 14th century.; (add.info.: Creator: Arnau Cadell Esglesia Sant Pere d'Or, Santpedor)

Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy (photo)
7062854 Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy (photo); Duomo di San Gennaro, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Naples cathedral, Naples, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, circa 1850 (engraving)
6438114 Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris, circa 1850 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France. Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris from the square. Engraving, France, circa 1850. Coll)

The Midas Monument, Gordion, Turkey, seen here in the 19th century. A Phrygian rock-cut tomb dedicated to Midas
6428108 The Midas Monument, Gordion, Turkey, seen here in the 19th century. A Phrygian rock-cut tomb dedicated to Midas, 700 BC, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

St. Martin's cathedral, Lucca, Italy. 12th-14th century
7264846 St. Martin's cathedral, Lucca, Italy. 12th-14th century; San Martino Cathedral, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: Duomo San Martino. St. Martin's cathedral)

View of the place de l'opera et le boulevard des capucines in Paris, c.1910 (postcard)
ELD4950151 View of the place de l'opera et le boulevard des capucines in Paris, c.1910 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Mulhbrunnen Colonnade in Karlsbad, Czech Republic, c.1915 (postcard)
3434103 The Mulhbrunnen Colonnade in Karlsbad, Czech Republic, c.1915 (postcard); (add.info.: The Mulhbrunnen Colonnade in Karlsbad (Karlovy Vary)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Opera of Paris or Palais Garnier, 1875
LUX4703234 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Opera of Paris or Palais Garnier, 1875; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): The Opera of Paris or Palais Garnier

Waiting for the defile, France 1900 (b/w photo)
LUX4768266 Waiting for the defile, France 1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Saumur Animated view. Flags, gendarmes and curious with parasols

Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal) built in Venetian Gothic style
3507213 Detail from the facade of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal) built in Venetian Gothic style; (add.info.: Detail from the interior of the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducal)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617828 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617822 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Mechanics' Institute, Reading (engraving)
8676712 Mechanics' Institute, Reading (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanics' Institute, Reading, Berkshire)

French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)
8644820 French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries)

The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Churches (engraving)
8644803 The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Churches (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Churches)

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"Captivating Exterior Facades: A Glimpse into Architectural Splendor" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of exterior facades, where artistry and history intertwine to create breathtaking masterpieces. From the serene "View of a Town" oil painting on panel, capturing the essence of a charming town, to "The Tower of Babel, " an intriguing depiction from 1490 that leaves us pondering its symbolism. Travel through time as we delve into the captivating "Manchester Athenaeum, " a hand-coloured lithograph from 1840 showcasing architectural grandeur. Admire the statuesque allegories at Stockholm Palace on Stadsholmen Island in Sweden, their presence evoking both grace and strength. Marvel at Adriaen de Vries' bronze sculptures adorning Drottningholm Castle's garden on Lovon Island, each piece embodying timeless beauty and artistic finesse. Journey back millennia to ancient Persia with cuneiform inscriptions etched onto sandstone walls at Apadana palace in Persepolis, Iran. The bas reliefs accompanying them tell stories frozen in time, offering glimpses into a civilization long gone. Karim Khani Nook within Tehran's Golestan Palace beckons with its regal charm captured effortlessly in a photograph. Finally, stand before the majestic Temple of Seti in Abydos, Egypt – an awe-inspiring testament to human ingenuity and devotion. These exterior facades serve as windows into different eras and cultures; they encapsulate our collective heritage while igniting our imagination. They remind us that beyond mere structures lie tales waiting to be discovered – narratives woven by architects' visions and artisans' skilled hands. So let your eyes wander across these magnificent exteriors; let your mind roam freely amidst their splendorous details. For it is here that you will find inspiration anew – within these façades, where art and history converge to create everlasting beauty.