Pronaos Collection

View of the grand canal of Trieste, filled with moored boats. The background is Piazza St
3558656 View of the grand canal of Trieste, filled with moored boats. The background is Piazza St. Antonio Nuovo and the church of the same name

Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper)
3562902 Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Copenaghen, Amalienborg, Denmark 1900 ca)

View of the Canova Temple with the Bell tower, Possagno
3558614 View of the Canova Temple with the Bell tower, Possagno. by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Canova Antonio (1757-1822) Date of Artwork: 1819-1830 Location

Statue of Victories on columns, detail of the Altar of the Fatherland or Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome
3559182 Statue of Victories on columns, detail of the Altar of the Fatherland or Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Zocchi)

The facade of the University of Copenhagen, the Universitets Hovedbygning, in Frue Plads
3562901 The facade of the University of Copenhagen, the Universitets Hovedbygning, in Frue Plads by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Copenhagen, Frue Plads, Denmark 1900 ca)

Colonnaded entrance to the Villa di Poggio a Caiano, in Prato
3557698 Colonnaded entrance to the Villa di Poggio a Caiano, in Prato by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist)

Temple pf Antonino and Faustina with the Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda, Roman Forum, Rome Rome Roman Forum Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Church of San Francisco at Corrientes, province of Buenos Aires. The building was designed by architect Nicols del Grosso Argentina Buenos Aires

Glimpse of the Temple of Faustina and Antoninus (now Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda) in Rome Rome Roman Forum Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The English protestant church of Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The facade of the Pantheon and the obelisk of Ramses II in the Piazza della Rotonda, Rome Rome Piazza della Rotonda Temple Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Palazzo Pubblico, Siena Siena Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 ca.. Date of Artwork:1297 -1310

Cisternone in Livorno Livorno. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of the facade of the pronao of the Roman age temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor near Dendera; the pilasters of the temple are held up by capitals with depictions of the goddess surmounted by

View of the Gendarmenmarkt with the Schauspielhaus and the Franzosischer Dom, Berlin Germany Berlin Theater Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The facade of the Church of Saint Vincent de Paul (1824-1844) in Paris France Paris Church Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

"Londres l'heure des mini-jupes"; the National Gallery and the church of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields Great Britain London, Trafalgar Square Church Eighteenth Century

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Piazza del Popolo with the Twin Churches in Rome 1876 Bernini Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680);;Fontana Carlo 1662-1679 ca. Rome - Piazza del Popolo

The Cathedral of Saint Isaac in Saint Petersburg Russia Saint Petersburg Church Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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

View of the complex of Villa Piovene Porto Godi Lugo di Vicenza. Date of Photograph:1968

The park of the Villa Comunale with the vestibule in the neoclassical style, Foggia Foggia Cavour square. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

The park of the Villa Comunale; in the background the vestibule in the neoclassical style, Foggia Foggia Cavour square. Date of Photograph:1940-1950

The Liebfraunkirche in Zurich Switzerland Zurich. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Facade of the Cathedral of Gran Europe Gran. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Faade of the Montgomery pavilion, in Lahore, Pakistan Asia Pakistan, Lahore. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

View of Piazza del Comune in Assisi, with the Torre del Popolo and the adjacent Temple of Minerva. Assisi Town Square Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The rear side of the building known as "The Gymnasium" leading to the Botanical Garden of Palermo. The architectonic work by Lon Dufourny

View of the Our Lady of the Assumption Collegiate Church in Valmontone, Rome. Rome Valmontone Church - Facade Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Cathedral of Erice. A rectangular pronaos built in 1426 rests against its faade; next to it is the fourteenth century bell tower Erice Bell Tower, Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Neoclassical facade of the Villa Giulia in Bellagio, on Lake Como. Bellagio Villa Giulia, garden Villa Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Saint Dominic's Square and the Carlo Felice Theater, Genoa. Genoa Saint Dominic's Square Theater - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Roman Temple of Hercules in Cori. Cori Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec

Palazzo della Gran Guardia Nuova (Town Hall) in Verona. Work by Giuseppe Pedretti. Verona Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Facade of the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Bellagio on Lake Como. Bellagio. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Piazza del Popolo with two churches: The Church of Santa Maria in Montesanto and the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Rome Rome Piazza del Popolo Square, Piazza Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Bell tower and part of the faade of the Church of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna Ravenna Church - Facade Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade and of the Cathedral of S. Giovanni Evangelista, next to the bell tower. Rebuilt architectural work by Meo del Caprino, located in Turin

The faade of Our Lady of the Consolation (or Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Consolation) Architectural work by Guarino Guarini, located in Turin

View of the faade of the Church of Santa Maria dell'Orto, Rome. Rome Church - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The sanctuary and the Aula of Sant'Andrea della Consolata (or sanctuary of Maria Consolatrice). It was rebuilt on the basis of Guarino Guarini's design and completed by Filippo Juvarra

The faade of the church of La Gran Madre di Dio, designed by the architect Ferdinando Bonsignore and located on Monte dei Cappuccini Turin Monte dei Cappuccini Church Neoclassicism

Remains of the temple of Saturn (on the left) and the temple of Vespasian, in the Roman Forum. Rome Roman Forum Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

View of the temple of Antonino and Faustina, now the Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda, Roman Forum. Rome Roman Forum, Church of San Lorenzo in Miranda Church Baroque

View of the temple of Antonino and Faustina, now the Church of Saint Lorenzo in Miranda, in the Roman Forum, located on the right of the dome of the temple of Divo Romolo

The temple of Antonino and Faustina, now the Church of S. Lorenzo in Miranda, Roman Forum. In the background on the left, the arch of Septimus Severus

The temple of Antonino and Faustina in the Roman Forum, transformed between the seventh and eight century B.C. into the Church of S. Lorenzo in Miranda

The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Portone or sanctuary of Nostra Signora Porta Paradisi, in Asti Asti Sanctuary International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1932. Date of Artwork:1901

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The pronaos, a term derived from ancient Greek meaning "before the temple, " holds significant architectural and historical value in various structures around the world. From the Maison Carrae on Place de la Maison Carrae at night to the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, these magnificent buildings showcase stunning facades and intricate plans. One can't help but marvel at the front and rear pronaos or vestibules of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter on Mount Olympus, as depicted in an exquisite hand-colored engraving from 1826. Similarly, Maxime du Camp's portrayal of Kalabscheh's Porte du Pronaos in Nubie transports us back to 1849/51. The Temple of Faustina, captured through an etching with brown wash in 1833, showcases its grandeur while Santa Maria della Pace's facade from 1656 exudes timeless beauty. The cityscape view of Athens takes us on a journey through time to witness its rich history. The Temple of Zeus or Jupiter at Mount Olympus continues to stand tall as a testament to ancient architecture. Its pronaos remains awe-inspiring even today. Baalbeck's black-and-white photograph captures the essence of its majestic pronaos within the temple dedicated to Jupiter. Moving away from Greece and Rome, we encounter other remarkable structures like Basilica St Andrew's coffered vault and sculpted arches within their pronaos—a sight that leaves visitors spellbound. Finally, Agrippa's Pantheon immortalized through an etching with brown wash reminds us once again why these temples hold such significance throughout history. Whether it be Maison Carrae or Hagia Sophia, each structure mentioned here highlights not only their individual beauty but also pays homage to the architectural wonder that is known as "pronaos.