Lintel Collection

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

Ancient Roman Road traverses the columns and ruins in the Forum of Ancient Rome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Tholos Tomb / Mycenae
Schliemann dubbed this majestic building the Treasury of Atreus but the capstone-topped ashlar corbelled masonry is actually that of a Tholos tomb

Door lintel, (c18th century). Creator: Unknown
Door lintel, (c18th century)

The Lion Gate, Mycenae, Argolis, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Peru, Sacred Valley, Tipon Ruins, aqueduct site
2040-210361-01

The Beth Shean Gate lintel inscribed with Ramesses III
The Beth Shean Gate lintel inscribed with the name of Ramesses III. 12th Century BC. Limestone. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem, Israel. Date: 2014

Gothic Art. France. Paris. Notre Dame. Portal of the Virgin (c. 1220). Detail depicting the Death of the Virgin. Mary lies on her deathbed surrounded by Jesus and the Twelve Apostles

Nyankhre false door stela. Egypt
Nyankhre false door stela. 2450 BC. Limestone's small false door from the mastaba of the hairdresser's superintendent of the Palace Niankhre

14th Century Arch Architecture Art Catalan Catalonia
14th, century, arch, Architecture, art, catalan, Catalonia, Cathedral, of, Saint, Mary, Catholic, catholicism, Christ, christian, christianism, christianity, dead, decorated, Detail, door, figure

Yaxchilan lintel 15, maya art
529921 Yaxchilan lintel 15, maya art by Mayan; (add.info.: Late Classic period (AD 600-900) From Yaxchilan, Mexico. A serpent apparition from a Maya temple, limestone lintel

Yaxchilan lintel 15 Maya art
529920 Yaxchilan lintel 15 Maya art by Mayan; (add.info.: Late Classic period (AD 600-900) From Yaxchilan, Mexico. A serpent apparition from a Maya temple, limestone lintel

A Moorish door, illustration from La Decoration Interieure, published c. 1893-94 (colour litho)
STC241493 A Moorish door, illustration from La Decoration Interieure, published c.1893-94 (colour litho) by Simoneton, Adrien (1862-1949) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Blood on the Lintel (colour litho)
5990747 The Blood on the Lintel (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blood on the Lintel)

The Hephaistion (formerly the Theseum)
SC14517 The Hephaistion (formerly the Theseum) by Taylor, George Ledwell (1788-1873); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Fragment of a Temple Doorway Lintel, Chandella period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Temple Doorway Lintel, Chandella period, c. 11th century

Fragment of the Lintel from the Tomb of Iniuia and Iuy, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutankhamun (about 1336-1327 BCE)

Lintel, over Cemetery Gateway, 1937. Creator: Albert Pratt
Lintel, over Cemetery Gateway, 1937

Double lintel: decorated with floral and other designs... Period of Division, 386-535
Double lintel: decorated with floral and other designs in low relief and incised work, Period of Division, 386-535

Lintel possibly showing the Western Paradise of the Buddha Amitabha, Tang dynasty, 8th century

Plans and Sections of the Royal Treasuries at Mycenae (engraving)
1106272 Plans and Sections of the Royal Treasuries at Mycenae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plans and Sections of the Royal Treasuries at Mycenae)

Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo)
NUL259012 Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo) by Neolithic; Gavrinis, Brittany, France; (add.info.: grave opened in 1832, excavated in 1884-86, and excavated (by C. T)

St. John the Baptist flanked by two candlesticks, from a door frame in the Sala dei Gigli
BEN177351 St. John the Baptist flanked by two candlesticks, from a door frame in the Sala dei Gigli, 1470 (marble) (see also 82449) by Benedetto da Maiano (1442-97)

Right bay of the Royal Portal, mid-12th century (stone) (b / w photo)
XIR141298 Right bay of the Royal Portal, mid-12th century (stone) (b/w photo) by French School, (12th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

By the Hearth, 1881 (oil on canvas)
650609 By the Hearth, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Ryder, Platt Powell (1821-1896); 30.9x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Hearth. Platt Powell Ryder (1821-1896). Oil on canvas

Styles of masonry (litho)
6013703 Styles of masonry (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Styles of masonry. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

The Ascension, tympanum from the Porte Miegeville, c. 1120 (photo)
MAE170061 The Ascension, tympanum from the Porte Miegeville, c.1120 (photo) by French School, (12th century); St. Sernin, Toulouse

View of the tympanum depicting the Madonna and Child Enthroned
XIR174175 View of the tympanum depicting the Madonna and Child Enthroned, South Door of the Royal Portal, c.1145-50 (stone) by French School, (12th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Central portal of the west facade (photo)
MAE176166 Central portal of the west facade (photo) by Spanish School, (13th century); Leon Cathedral, Leon, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

Sculptures of the Aztecs. --Lintel at Lorillard (engraving)
655287 Sculptures of the Aztecs.--Lintel at Lorillard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sculptures of the Aztecs.--Lintel at Lorillard)

Jamb sculptures of the central portral on the west facade (photo)
JFS249928 Jamb sculptures of the central portral on the west facade (photo) by Spanish School, (13th century); Leon Cathedral, Leon, Spain; eJohn Ferro Sims; Spanish, out of copyright

Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo)
NUL259002 Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo) by Neolithic; Gavrinis, Brittany, France; (add.info.: grave opened in 1832, excavated in 1884-86, and excavated (by C. T)

South Portal tympanum depicting Christ Enthroned with a Beau Christ figure on the trumeau
PWI94690 South Portal tympanum depicting Christ Enthroned with a Beau Christ figure on the trumeau below, 12th century (stone) by French School, (12th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Door frame in the Sala dei Gigli depicting St. John the Baptist
BEN82449 Door frame in the Sala dei Gigli depicting St. John the Baptist, 1470 (marble) (see also 177351) by Benedetto da Maiano (1442-97); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Garf Hoseyn, 2. 30pm, 15th February 1867 (ink and w / c on paper)
XYC136949 Garf Hoseyn, 2.30pm, 15th February 1867 (ink and w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 24.1x34.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA; Gift of Donald Gallup; English

Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo)
NUL259013 Entrance to the passage grave, discovered 1825 (photo) by Neolithic; Gavrinis, Brittany, France; (add.info.: grave opened in 1832, excavated in 1884-86, and excavated (by C. T)

New York Stock Exchange (w / c on paper)
NYH188457 New York Stock Exchange (w/c on paper) by Hawley, Hughson Frederick (1850-1936); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition of Egyptian Antiquities (engraving)
1596697 Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition of Egyptian Antiquities (engraving) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Flinders Petries Exhibition of Egyptian Antiquities)

Tympanum with the Last Judgement from the West Portal (stone)
XIR242827 Tympanum with the Last Judgement from the West Portal (stone) by Gislebertus, (12th century); Cathedral of St. Lazare, Autun, France; French, out of copyright

View of Stonehenge, 1668 (coloured coloured engraving)
2630227 View of Stonehenge, 1668 (coloured coloured engraving) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antique print of the ring of megaliths at Stonehenge)

Chimneypiece: Affronted griffons on the lintel and candelabra on the jambs (Ch. accompagnee de son plan et decoree d une frise de griffons)

Chimneypiece in the Egyptian style: Mummy superimposed on a large caryatid above the lintel (Ch. a l egyptiennne surmontee d une grande cariatide contre laquelles applique une momie)

Dining Room Elevation in a Simplified Third Pompeian Style, ca. 1870-90

Djerf-Hocein (Tutzis), Hemi-Speos, Colosses de la Partie Exterieure, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance ornament in marble and bronze, (1898). Fig 1: Door-lintel with marble-frieze in the Palazzo Ducale at Urbino, 15th century. Fig 2: Frieze on a marble-chimney ibid

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The lintel, a timeless architectural element, holds within its intricate carvings the stories of ancient civilizations. From the Lion Gate in Mycenae to the ruins in the Forum of Ancient Rome, these stone beams bear witness to history's grandeur. In Mycenae, standing proudly at the entrance of the city, is the Lion Gate. This monumental structure showcases two majestic lions carved into its lintel, symbolizing power and strength that once ruled this ancient Greek civilization. Traveling further back in time to Ancient Rome, we find an ancient Roman road traversing through columns and ruins in the Forum. As we walk along this path, our eyes are drawn to a weathered lintel that silently tells tales of emperors and gladiators who once walked these very streets. Venturing eastward from Greece to Egypt, we encounter a Tholos Tomb adorned with an intricately carved lintel. Its hieroglyphs reveal secrets about life and death during this enigmatic era. Moving on to Beth Shean Gate in Israel, we discover a remarkable lintel inscribed with Ramesses III's name - a testament to his reign as one of Egypt's mighty pharaohs. Crossing over into France brings us face-to-face with Gothic art at Notre Dame Cathedral. The Portal of the Virgin captivates us with its ornate detailing on every inch of its lintels - an exquisite display of craftsmanship from medieval times. Journeying now towards Catalonia reveals 14th-century arch architecture art. Here lies another captivating example where Catalan artisans skillfully crafted intricate designs onto their linteled structures - leaving behind masterpieces for generations to admire. In Upper Galilee stands Nabratein Synagogue's Torah Niche Lintel; it whispers stories from Jewish traditions etched upon it – connecting worshippers across centuries through faith and devotion. Returning once more to Greece unveils yet another magnificent sight: The Lion Gate in Mycenae.