Frieze Collection

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912)

Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe
South metope XXX. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th c. BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Pergamon Altar. Hecate fighting against the giant Klytios ne
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC. Marble and limestone. Gigantomachy. South frieze. The three-faceted goddess Hecate fighting with a torch

Pergamon Altar. Athena against the giant Alcyoneus
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. East frieze. Gigantomachy. Struggle between gods and giants

Greece, Crete, Knossos Minoan Palace, Three Women frieze

Egyptian Art. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt
Egyptian Art. The Karnak Temple Complex. Relief depicting a bee, symbol of Lower Egypt. New Kingdom. Egypt

View of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West
View of magnificent West Front of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West Date: 1915

Ancient Roman athletes boxing in leather gloves
Ancient Roman athletes boxing wearing a cestus (leather glove) on each hand

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo, Xunantunich Ruins, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

The Dance of Death, from the choir (tempera on stone)
XIR182037 The Dance of Death, from the choir (tempera on stone) by French School, (15th century); Church of St. Robert, La Chaise-Dieu, Haute-Loire, France; French, out of copyright

Frieze on the 130ft high El Castillo, Xunantunich Ruins, San Ignacio, Belize, Central America

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

Pergamon Altar. Hephaistos and goddess Eos riding a horse
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. South frieze. Gigantomachy

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

Lobby, Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Lobby of the Union Terminal railway station, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Date: circa 1940s

The Dance of Death (fresco)
BAL63057 The Dance of Death (fresco) by Kastav, Janez (fl.c.1490); Church of the Holy Trinity, Hrastovlje, Slovenia; out of copyright

Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion (River Front), c1900.The Peninsular and Oriental Pavilion of the Exposition Universelle of 1889. By T. E. Collcutt, Architect and G. E. Moira and F. L

Ara Pacis Augustae. Scrolling acanthus relief
Roman Art. Italy. Ara Pacis Augustae. Dated 13 BC. Scrolling acanthus relief. Museum of the Ara Pacis. Rome. Italy

Mosaic of Orpheus. Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
Mosaic of Orpheus. 200 AD. Of a private room, dining room or triclinium of a roman domus. From Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Design for Frieze (Wallpaper) with sailing ships. Charcoal and Pencil on copy paper with one portion in coloured Crayon. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Eglise de la Madeleine, Paris, France. Date: late 19th century

Huaca del Sol y de la Luna, precolombian (Moche) structure, polychrome friezes, Peru, South America

Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Arc de Triomf

The Peace frieze from the Standard of Ur. Sumerian artefact excavated from the Royal Cemetery in Ur (located in modern-day Iraq)

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

Silhouette of polo stables, horses and players

Nottingham Town Hall
The Council House, made of Portland stone, was the largest stone building to be built in Britain since World War One and was opened by the Prince of Wales on 22 May 1929 Date: 1950s

Persepolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Middle East

Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig. I. Doric capital from Paestum (with painted ornaments). Fig 2

Jubilee Hymn, 1897
1573960 Jubilee Hymn, 1897; (add.info.: Copy of the Jubille Hymn sheet from the celebration of Queen Victoria's (1819 - 1901) Diamond Jubilee. 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dunston Hall Norfolk (engraving)
8627543 Dunston Hall Norfolk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunston Hall Norfolk)

A Drawing Room Ingle Nook, Hampton and Sons Catalogue, 1902
STC255891 A Drawing Room Ingle Nook, Hampton and Sons Catalogue, 1902; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637144 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female dress of the time of Phidias)

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)

Back to the Line, A Frieze of Fortitude, WW1 (b/w photo)
8641390 Back to the Line, A Frieze of Fortitude, WW1 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back to the Line, A Frieze of Fortitude, WW1)

Alexander the Great entering Babylon with Persian captives (engraving)
8635076 Alexander the Great entering Babylon with Persian captives (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3559863 The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome; (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888 -1910 Location: Rome Photographer: Anderson); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the entrance door to Saint John's College in Cambridge
3569937 View of the entrance door to Saint John's College in Cambridge by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Cambridge, St)

Vienna Universal Exhibition of 1873: triumphal arch built with bricks
3575853 Vienna Universal Exhibition of 1873: triumphal arch built with bricks; (add.info.: Vienna, Austria 1873 Universal Exhibition of Vienna, 1873 Photographer: Kramer, Oscar); Alinari Archives

Glazed brick guardsman from the palace at Susa, Iran (photo)
3329562 Glazed brick guardsman from the palace at Susa, Iran (photo); (add.info.: Glazed brick guardsman from a frieze showing a row of royal guards)

Chimney Piece and Mirrored wall, design for the Hotel de Villars (architect le Roux)
STC255834 Chimney Piece and Mirrored wall, design for the Hotel de Villars (architect le Roux) from a 19th century compilation of French designers and architects, Rapilly, Engraving

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673176 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)

Phidias or Pheidias: Athene from the Frieze of the Parthenon, British Museum, London (b/w photo)
8649870 Phidias or Pheidias: Athene from the Frieze of the Parthenon, British Museum, London (b/w photo) by European Photographer

The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Courts, Facades, Decoration (engraving)
8644801 The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Courts, Facades, Decoration (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture)

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644785 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644783 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Furnishings for a 17th century dining room (colour litho)
8626846 Furnishings for a 17th century dining room (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnishings for a 17th century dining room)

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"Frieze: A Window into Ancient Art and Architecture" From the intricate metope of the Parthenon marbles, depicting a fierce battle between mythical creatures, to the grandeur of Athena's triumph over the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, friezes have long been an essential part of artistic expression. In Greece, at the Knossos Minoan Palace in Crete, a captivating frieze showcases three women gracefully adorned with vibrant garments. Meanwhile, Egyptian art reveals a relief featuring a bee—a powerful symbol representing Lower Egypt. Transporting us to ancient Rome, we witness athletes engaging in intense boxing matches while donning leather gloves. The view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West captures its majestic beauty through an intricately designed frieze. Venturing further across continents, we encounter El Castillo's towering 130ft high frieze at Xunantunich Ruins in San Ignacio, Belize. Its detailed carvings immerse us in Mayan culture and history. The Dance of Death comes alive through tempera on stone within a choir setting—an eerie yet mesmerizing depiction that captivates viewers with its haunting symbolism. Architecture itself finds representation within friezes as well. Engravings by Charles Lawrie beautifully illustrate different orders of architecture—showcasing their unique characteristics and styles. Lastly, we are transported to Petra's Al Khazneh Temple in Jordan where another stunning frieze awaits our gaze. Here Hephaistos and goddess Eos ride together atop a magnificent horse—a testament to both craftsmanship and mythology intertwining seamlessly. Friezes serve as portals connecting us to ancient civilizations' stories and beliefs—each one offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Through these remarkable works of art adorning walls and monuments worldwide, we can appreciate humanity's enduring fascination with creativity throughout history.