Entablature Collection

Classical Orders
Columns, capitals and entablatures of the classical orders of architecture: Tuscan, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian and Composite

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

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

San Pietro in Montorio. The Tempietto built by Donato Braman
Renaissance Art. Italy. San Pietro in Montorio. The Tempietto built by Donato Bramante (1444-1514). Drawing by Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). Elevation

The Parthenon, Athens

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

The Temple of Concordia in Agrigento
3566257 The Temple of Concordia in Agrigento; (add.info.: Valley of Temples, Agrigento 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: 440-430 a. C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence.

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

Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina
3566262 Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

The courtyard of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3559861 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 Greek Theater of Taormina
3566260 View of the Greek Theater of Taormina; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Temple of Dioscuri (or Castore and Pollux) at Agrigento
3566255 The Temple of Dioscuri (or Castore and Pollux) at Agrigento; (add.info.: Valley of Temples, Agrigento 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: V sec. a. C)

Ofen tunnel in Budapest
3570516 Ofen tunnel in Budapest by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Budapest, Hungary 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the Roman Forum in Rome, with the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vespasian and the Arch of Septimius Severus
3560775 View of the Roman Forum in Rome, with the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vespasian and the Arch of Septimius Severus by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Roman Forum)

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563378 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Temple of Apollo in Phigalia; (add.info.: Phigalia)

"Eruption of Etna, View from the Greek Theater"
3566259 "Eruption of Etna, View from the Greek Theater"; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C)

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563383 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Valley of Athens from the heights of the Propylaea; (add.info.: Athens, Acropolis)

View of the court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3558958 View of the court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Calderini)

Court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome
3558956 Court-yard of honour of the Palace of Justice in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888 -1910 Location: palace of Justice)

Monumental tomb in the archaeological area of Palmyra, Syria
3561681 Monumental tomb in the archaeological area of Palmyra, Syria by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Palmyra, Syria 1880 ca)

Egypt. "Rammesseum, Colonnes du temple"
3563512 Egypt. "Rammesseum, Colonnes du temple"; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 1260 a.C. ca. Photographer: Beato Antonio); Alinari Archives, Florence

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Temple of Poseidon
3563380 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion; (add.info.: Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon)

The ruins of the Temple of the Sun, in Baalbek, ancient Heliopolis
3568330 The ruins of the Temple of the Sun, in Baalbek, ancient Heliopolis.; (add.info.: Baalbek, Lebanon 1890 - 1910 ca. Date of Artwork: 150 - 210 ca. Photographer: P.Z)

Entablature from the Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome, 1537. Creator: Master PS
Entablature from the Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome, 1537

Entablature from the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, Rome, 1537. Creator: Master PS
Entablature from the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, Rome, 1537

Entablature from the Temple of Vespasian, Rome, 1537. Creator: Master PS
Entablature from the Temple of Vespasian, Rome, 1537

Entablature from the Basilica Ulpia, Rome, 1537. Creator: Master PS
Entablature from the Basilica Ulpia, Rome, 1537

Entablature from the Church of Saint Bibiana, Rome, 1537. Creator: Master PS
Entablature from the Church of Saint Bibiana, Rome, 1537

Entablatures from Santa Pudenziana and the Arch of Camigliano, Rome, 1537. Creator: Master PS
Entablatures from Santa Pudenziana and the Arch of Camigliano, Rome, 1537

Stanton Hall, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Stanton Hall, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

Auburn, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Auburn, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

Stanton Hall, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Stanton Hall, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

Facade of Santa Croce in Lecce Lecce Church - Facade Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Temple of Juno Lucinia Agrigento Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:V sec. a.C

Fontane Marose Square in Genova Genoa Fontane Marose Square. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The carriage of the George and Pilgrims Hotel in Glastonbury, Somerset Great Britain Somerset, Glastonbury Building Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Entrance to a temple in Delhi India Delhi. Date of Photograph:1860-1870 ca

Back view of Parthenon Greece Athen, Acropolis Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1867 ca.. Date of Artwork:447-438 a.C

Temple of the Sibyl in Tivoli Tivoli Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. ca

The facade of the Temple of Antonino and Faustina in the Roman Forum, Rome Rome Roman Forum Church Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina Taormina Greek Theater Theater Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890. Date of Artwork:III sec. a.C

Temple of Juno Lacinia at Agrigento Agrigento Valley of Temples Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890. Date of Artwork:V sec. a.C

Sanctuary of the Anglican church in Buenos Aires Argentina Buenos Aires. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Trabeated and moulding fragment, preserved in the Tabularium, Rome Rome Tabularium High Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1855 ca

The Triclinio Lateranense in piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome Rome Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano Tribune Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian Empire: view of Burgtor, the castle gate Austria Vienna Building - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

An art-deco templet at the mineral water spring of San Gmini, in Umbria. San Gemini. Date of Photograph:1920-1930

Woman visiting the remains of the Temple of Ceres or Athena in Paestum Campania. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

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The entablature, a defining feature of classical architecture, is beautifully showcased in various iconic structures around the world. From the grandeur of the Al Khazneh Temple in Petra, Jordan to the exquisite San Pietro in Montorio's Tempietto built by Donato Braman, these architectural marvels highlight the timeless elegance of this element. One cannot discuss entablatures without mentioning the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. This ancient masterpiece stands as a testament to Greek art and showcases an intricately designed entablature that has captivated visitors for centuries. The Athenian Treasury at Delphi also boasts a stunning example of this architectural feature dating back to 510-480 B. C. Moving beyond Greece, Arras Cathedral in Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie, France offers breathtaking views of both its dome and apse. These vantage points allow visitors to appreciate how an they are enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of a structure. Further east lies Heliopolis or Baalbek, an ancient Syrian city now located in Lebanon. Here lie the ruins of the Temple of Jupiter or Sun which once featured an impressive entablature that served as a visual representation of power and grandeur. To truly understand and appreciate classical orders such as Doric entablatures, one can turn to Charles Lawrie's engraved illustrations found within Architecture I: Orders of Architecture. These detailed depictions provide valuable insights into their design principles and historical significance. Whether it be through exploring famous landmarks like Al Khazneh Temple or studying artistic renderings like Lawrie's engravings, we are reminded that they are not just mere structural elements but rather intricate works of art that continue to inspire awe across different cultures and time periods.