Soffit Collection

Soffit of great arch at the entrance of the Court of the Fishpond (colour litho)
3652014 Soffit of great arch at the entrance of the Court of the Fishpond (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving)
2774983 Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway to the Temple of the Sun, Baalbek)

View of the interior of the cupola, built in 1425-46 (photo)
KAB143435 View of the interior of the cupola, built in 1425-46 (photo) by Brunelleschi, Filippo (1377-1446); San Lorenzo, Florence

Ceiling decoration of the Sala dei Gigli
BEN217194 Ceiling decoration of the Sala dei Gigli by Benedetto da Maiano (1442-97); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Details of Bridgewater House (engraving)
6026403 Details of Bridgewater House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Details of Bridgewater House)

Soffit of arch, Entrance of the Hall of Abencerrages (colour litho)
3652046 Soffit of arch, Entrance of the Hall of Abencerrages (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soffit of arch, Entrance of the Hall of Abencerrages)

View of the Mosaic Ceiling, begun in c. 1225 (mosaic)
BAT136096 View of the Mosaic Ceiling, begun in c.1225 (mosaic) by Italian School, (13th century); Baptistery, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: outer band is Life of St)

Soffit of an arch, Court of the Fishpond (colour litho)
3651998 Soffit of an arch, Court of the Fishpond (colour litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soffit of an arch, Court of the Fishpond)

BLONDEL, Merry Joseph (1781-1853). The Sun of the Fall of Icarus. Soffit situated on the roof of the Rotunda of Apollo

Cardinal Melchior de Polignac (1661-1742) Visiting St. Peters in Rome (oil on canvas)
XIR154107 Cardinal Melchior de Polignac (1661-1742) Visiting St. Peters in Rome (oil on canvas) (detail of 222224) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian

SERBIA, Belgrade. Pedestrian Knez Mihailova Street / Building Detail

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The soffit, a hidden masterpiece of architectural beauty, can be found in various structures around the world. From the grand arch at the entrance of the Court of the Fishpond to the majestic gateway leading to the Temple of the Sun in Baalbek, these intricate designs leave us in awe. Intricately carved and adorned with vibrant colors they can a testament to human creativity and craftsmanship. Take a glimpse into history as you explore the interior cupola built between 1425-46 or marvel at the ceiling decoration in Sala dei Gigli. Even Bridgewater House showcases its elegance through detailed engravings on its soffit. The Hall of Abencerrages welcomes visitors with a colorful litho depicting an exquisite arch's underside. Travel back centuries as you admire mosaic artistry from c. 1225 on display within Mosaic Ceiling view. Merry Joseph Blondel's artwork captures Cardinal Melchior de Polignac visiting St. Peters in Rome, where even this renowned figure is captivated by stunning soffits. Closer to home, Belgrade's Knez Mihailova Street offers building details that include captivating soffits that add charm and character to their facades. These glimpses into different cultures and time periods remind us how architecture has always been an expression of human ingenuity and artistic flair. So next time you pass by a building or enter through an archway, take a moment to appreciate its often-overlooked beauty - its remarkable soffit.