Skip to main content

Column Collection (page 7)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the ruins of Persepolis or Chehel Minar

View of the ruins of Persepolis or Chehel Minar, capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Iran. Prospetto generale della rovine di Persepoli

Background imageColumn Collection: Sufi mystics of ancient Persia reading prayer books

Sufi mystics of ancient Persia reading prayer books
Sufi mystics of ancient Persian Zoroastrianism read prayer books under a thatched hut. I sofi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: Amazons coming to the aid of the Trojans at Troy

Amazons coming to the aid of the Trojans at Troy. Andromache and son Astyanax with Queen Hecuba of Troy (top left), Priam welcoming Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons (top right)

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem

View of the al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem
View of the al-Aqsa Mosque, Dome of the Rock, Qubat al-Sakhra, Jerusalem, 1800s. The Mosque called the Temple of Solomon. Moschea detta il Tempio di Salomone

Background imageColumn Collection: Atrium of the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 1800s

Atrium of the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 1800s. Built by Saint Ambrose in the 4th century. Romanesque architecture. Atrio della Chiesa di S. Ambrogio in Milano

Background imageColumn Collection: Crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral

Crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral
Medieval gold crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral. Corone o donari della reale Basilica di Monza. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the Basilica of San Michele Maggiore, Pavia, 1800s

View of the Basilica of San Michele Maggiore, Pavia, 1800s. Chiesa di S. Michele in Pavia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pietro Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: Interior of the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Interior of the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. Interno del Tempio di S. Sofia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house

Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house. Thyrorion or hallway A, stables B, servants room C, Perystilion or minor courtyard D, passageway E, Gineceo or laundry F, large room G

Background imageColumn Collection: Plan and elevation of the Erechtheion, Athens

Plan and elevation of the Erechtheion, Athens
Plan and elevation of the Erechtheion or Erechtheum A, Temple of Neptune B, Temple of Minerva Polias with Porch of the Caryatids C, and Temple of Pandrosus or Pandrosion D. Athens, Greece

Background imageColumn Collection: Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, Roman Agora, Athens

Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, Roman Agora, Athens
Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, at the Roman Agora or Roman Forum, Athens, Greece. Porta del Mercato di Atene. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bennardoni from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Background imageColumn Collection: Extenal elevation of the Parthenon

Extenal elevation of the Parthenon. Esterno inalzamento del Partenon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: Ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy

Ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy
View of the ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy. Tempio di Pesto. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: Europe as depicted by the ancients

Europe as depicted by the ancients. Europe kidnapped by a bull from a mural in the tomb of the Nasoni family, Rome 1, as a nymph on a bull from a cameo 2

Background imageColumn Collection: Extinct bull aurochs, Bos primigenius

Extinct bull aurochs, Bos primigenius, with stag and deer. Rappresentazione dell Uro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageColumn Collection: The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus

The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus. It depicts Germanicus with his parents, Emperor Tiberius and Livia, sitting in triumph over conquered German men and women

Background imageColumn Collection: The Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Sant Angelo, Rome

The Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Sant Angelo, Rome
The Ponte Sant Angelo on the River Tiber and Castel Sant Angelo, Rome. Built by the Emperor Hadrian in 134AD. With St. Peters Basilica in the background. Castello e Ponte S. Angelo

Background imageColumn Collection: A winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius to heaven

A winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius to heaven
A winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina to heaven. Campus Martius holds an obelisk at left, and Roma in armour sits at right with shield depicting Romulus and Remus

Background imageColumn Collection: The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco

The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles. Other guests include Roman matron in veil, Charis or Peitho with alabastron, Venus, Hymen seated on the floor

Background imageColumn Collection: Roman soldiers with spoils of war on the Arch for Titus

Roman soldiers with spoils of war on the Arch for Titus
Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus, the arch of triumph celebrating Emperor Tituss victory over Jerusalem

Background imageColumn Collection: Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword

Frontispiece with two cherubs holding a bicorn and sword. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned

Background imageColumn Collection: Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column

Cupid playing a drum with his standard on a column. Exercising his drum, having placed his banner in safety. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by

Background imageColumn Collection: English tourist sketching the waterfall from Ossian s

English tourist sketching the waterfall from Ossian s
English tourist sketching the Black Linn falls of the Braan River from Ossians Hall of Mirrors, Dunkeld, Scotland. A dog attacks its reflection and Dr. Factobend smashes a mirror

Background imageColumn Collection: Woman in house gown of coral-print silk over a linen

Woman in house gown of coral-print silk over a linen petticoat. Aquarium with coral and goldfish. Robe d interieur en soie brochee, ouverte sur un dessous de linon

Background imageColumn Collection: Woman in linen dress with double tunic in embroidered

Woman in linen dress with double tunic in embroidered tulle, little casaque jacket lined with satin. Robe de linon a double tunique de tulle brode, petite casaque a revers de satin

Background imageColumn Collection: Woman in afternoon outfit leaning on a column, 1913

Woman in afternoon outfit leaning on a column, 1913
Woman in afternoon outfit of long skirt with floral border, floral jacket with lace trim, leaning on a column. Toilette d apres-midi

Background imageColumn Collection: Cartoon, On The Square? (Trafalgar Square)

Cartoon, On The Square? (Trafalgar Square)
Cartoon, On The Square? John Bull in Trafalgar Square, London, looking at a lion sculpture which hasn t yet been unveiled

Background imageColumn Collection: Programme cover, Theatre Royal, West Hartlepool

Programme cover, Theatre Royal, West Hartlepool, February 1885. 1885

Background imageColumn Collection: Fairyland illumination devices and electric signs

Fairyland illumination devices and electric signs, from Verity Electrical Supplies, Aston, Birmingham. 1903

Background imageColumn Collection: Memorial to British and Allied Forces, Jonkerbos

Memorial to British and Allied Forces, Jonkerbos
This simple column Memorial is in the Jonkerbos Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in a wooded area known as Jonkers Bosch (Childrens Wood)

Background imageColumn Collection: Trafalgar Day 1898

Trafalgar Day 1898
Crowds gather round Nelsons column in Trafalgar Square on Trafalgar Day to celebrate the victory of French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. 21 October 1898

Background imageColumn Collection: Crystal Palace Railway Station, London 1865

Crystal Palace Railway Station, London 1865
Subway of the new high-level station at the Crystal Palace. Date: 1865

Background imageColumn Collection: Pompeys Pillar and Sphinx, Alexandria, Egypt

Pompeys Pillar and Sphinx, Alexandria, Egypt. The pillar is a Roman triumphal column, erected in 297 AD to commemorate the victory of the Emperor Diocletian over an Alexandrian revolt

Background imageColumn Collection: Camden Town fixed engine station, London

Camden Town fixed engine station, London -- the trains were lowered into and drawn out of Euston by means of ropes. Date: 1838

Background imageColumn Collection: Antique wall painting from the House of Black Walls, Pompeii

Antique wall painting from the House of Black Walls, Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall painting with figures, column, plinth and festoons from the House of Black Walls, Casa de Bronzi, Pompeii, excavated by Professor Zahn, December 4, 1833

Background imageColumn Collection: Antique wall paintings from various buildings in Pompeii

Antique wall paintings from various buildings in Pompeii. Handcoloured lithograph by Brose after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art Eras

Background imageColumn Collection: Antique wall painting from Pompeii

Antique wall painting from Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall painting of statues, gods, figures, candelabra, column, cornice, skirting board, and vignettes from Pompeii, excavated in August 1836

Background imageColumn Collection: Wall mosaic from the Chiesa della Martorana

Wall mosaic from the Chiesa della Martorana, and column mosaics in the Palatine Chapel, Palermo, Sicily, 12th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Scheurwasser after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn

Background imageColumn Collection: Antique mosaic column from the House of Mosaic

Antique mosaic column from the House of Mosaic Columns, Pompeii, and wall paintings of columns from other houses in Pompeii

Background imageColumn Collection: Wall paintings of decorated columns from Pompeii

Wall paintings of decorated columns from Pompeii
Trompe l oeil wall paintings of columns with ivy and masks from the House of the Grand Duke, Strada della Fortuna, Pompeii, excavated 1838

Background imageColumn Collection: Porch of an old Interregnum house in Hanover

Porch of an old Interregnum house in Hanover
South east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monks house in Hanover Court, near Grub Street, 1809. Built circa 1650

Background imageColumn Collection: Back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew

Back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew
North-east view of the back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew the Greater, built 1102. Door to charnel house at right

Background imageColumn Collection: Roman war bireme and transport boat

Roman war bireme and transport boat
Roman war bireme with two decks of oars from Trajans Column 1, and a transport boat for military supplies from the same column 2

Background imageColumn Collection: Parthian and Dacian weapons and armour

Parthian and Dacian weapons and armour
Parthian helmet, ensign and weapons from the Column of Marcus Aurelius 1, Dacian breastplate armour 2, Dacian quiver 3 and Dacian shield 4 (all from Trajans Column)

Background imageColumn Collection: Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII. 7. 19

Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII. 7. 19
Exterior of the Small Theatre or Odeon, Pompeii VIII.7.19. Columns in the street, and plinth for a statue. Chromolithograph and illustration by S

Background imageColumn Collection: View of the Basilica, near the west corner

View of the Basilica, near the west corner of the Forum, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by S. De Stefano from Antonio Niccolinis Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii)

Background imageColumn Collection: House of Ariadne or the House of the Coloured

House of Ariadne or the House of the Coloured Capitals, VII.4.31/51, Pompeii. Chromolithograph after an illustration by S

Background imageColumn Collection: Columns and cornices from Pompeii

Columns and cornices from Pompeii
Column (left) from Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, VII.IV.48, Column (right) from Domus M. Asellini or House of Adonis, VI.VII.18, head of Oceanus from Domus M



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping