Ashlar Collection

Severn Bridge, Bewdley
Grade I listed bridge by Thomas Telford. Worcestershire. IoE 156638

Bridge over River Welland
Picturesque view of the bridge at Market Deeping on the Lincolnshire / Cambridgeshire border. IoE 194497

English Bridge
Bridge over River Severn at Shrewbury. IoE 454641

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

Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Man fishing near Fingle Bridge, a 17th-century stone arch packhorse bridge over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Date: 1974

Customhouse in Nuremberg
3570353 Customhouse in Nuremberg. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Italians working abroad: the Piccolomini Gate in the fourth courtyard of the Castle of Ottavio I Piccolomini of Aragon
3569846 Italians working abroad: the Piccolomini Gate in the fourth courtyard of the Castle of Ottavio I Piccolomini of Aragon, by Carlo Lurago, located in Nachod

The facade of the Town Hall at Padua
3558185 The facade of the Town Hall at Padua.; (add.info.: Artist: Moretti, Romeo;Scarpari, Giovanni Battista Date of Artwork: 1928 - 1930 Location: Padua Photographer: Alinari)

Piazza S.Pantaleo and Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Rome. On the right the statue of Marco Minghetti is visible
3558850 Piazza S.Pantaleo and Corso Vittorio Emanuele in Rome. On the right the statue of Marco Minghetti is visible by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Gangeri)

Masonic symbols and their meanings (litho)
6013740 Masonic symbols and their meanings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masonic symbols and their meanings)

Foreshortened image of Signoria Place in Florence, the David by Michelangelo and part of Palazzo Vecchio can be seen. In the foreground a man taking a photograph

Vienna during the Austro-Hungarian Empire: view of the imposing facade of the Justizpalast Austria Vienna, Justizpalast Building - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Glimpse of Palazzo Strozzi, Florence; Stereoscopic photography Florence Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the house of Alessandro Manzoni, now Manzoni Museum, and of the Palazzo Belgioioso, Milan; Stereoscopic photography Milan Building Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Palazzo of San Galgano in Siena Siena Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:1474

Palazzo Costantini, formerly Ciaja, Siena Siena Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Detail of the courtyard walls of the Castel del Monte Andria Castel del Monte Castle Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1961. Date of Artwork:1240-1250 ca

Castel del Monte Andria Castel del Monte Castle Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1961. Date of Artwork:1240-1250 ca

Right side, with the bell tower or Torre del Catapano, of the Basilica of San Nicola, Bari Bari Bell Tower, Tower Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

"A street in Arezzo", Corso Italia Arezzo. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Palais du Rhin (former Imperial Residency), in Place de la Republique in Strasbourg France Strasbourg, Place de la Republique Building Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Customhouse in Nuremberg. Germany Nuremberg. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

View of Piazza della Signoria in Florence with the belltower of the Badia Fiorentina and the Bargello tower in the background Florence Piazza della Signoria Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Building of the Banca d'Italia in Milan work by the architect Luigi Broggi and the engineer Cesare Nava. Milan Piazza Edison Theater - Facade Styles and Movements before 1945

Faade of the building of the Banca Commerciale Italiana in Milan; work by Luca Beltrami. The palace was transformed in its architecture in the years 1913-1924

View of two sides ot the Horne Palace. The building is the work of Simone del Pollaiolo (called "il Cronaca") and is located in Florence

The Town Hall in Nepi, work by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. The upper part is from the 18th century. The central arcade of the portico is occupied by a fountain, with a tower

The Facade of the Lavezola Pompei building which currently houses the Civic Museum of Natural History in Verona. Work by Michele Sanmicheli

Via Dante (Dante Street) in Milan: in the background the Sforzesco Castle Tower by Filarete. Milan Via Dante (Dante Street). Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Facade of the former Benedictine Monastery dedicated to San Nicol the Arena of Catania Catania San Niccol Square Building - Facade Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Facade of the Bevilacqua Palace in Verona. Work by Michele Sanmicheli. Verona Building - Facade Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Portal of the Seminary in Milan. Milan Seminary Portal Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875-1910. Date of Artwork:1652

Palazzo Pazzi also known as Palazzo della Congiura, or Pazzi-Quaratesi in Via del Proconsolo in Florence Florence Via del Proconsolo Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Side view of the Building of the Government or of the Prefecture in Lecce. Lecce Building - Facade Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Facade of the Villa Belgioioso, called the Royal Villa, in Milan. Milan Building - Facade Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Facade of Palazzo Antinori in Florence Florence Building - Facade Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Study for a building faade; drawing by Bernardo Buontalenti. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Architectural drawing of a building faade, by Tiberio Calcagni. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Architectural sketch by Antonio da Sangallo the Younger. Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Drawing of palace faades, t. VII, by Baccio d'Agnolo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, in the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

View of the faade of Palazzetto Spada, attributed to Baldassarre Peruzzi, Rome Rome Via Capo di Ferro Hall High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Hospital, former Villa Pisa in Fiesole: view from the outside Fiesole. Date of Photograph:1915

Medici villa in Grassina, main entrance Florence Grassina Villa Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1914

View of Palazzo Corsi Salviati, formerly Tornabuoni, headquarters of the Banca Commerciale, in Via Tornabuoni, Florence. The building was designed by Michelozzo; it was renovated by Ferdinando

View of Palazzo Vecchietti, also known as Palazzo del Diavolino, between Via Strozzi and Via Vecchietti, Florence Florence Via Vecchietti, Via Strozzi Building Renaissance

Florentine palace doorway Florence. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

The Palazzo degli Uguccioni in Florence Florence Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the Ministry of Justice building in Rome, designed by Pio Piacentini Rome Via Arenula Building Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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Ashlar is a versatile and enduring building material that has been used throughout history in various architectural marvels. From the majestic Severn Bridge to the picturesque Bewdley they can be seen standing strong, connecting communities across rivers like the River Welland and adorning iconic structures such as the English Bridge. In tranquil settings like Fingle Bridge in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, one can find solace while witnessing a man fishing against an ashlar backdrop. Its presence adds a touch of elegance to this serene spot. Traveling further east to Istanbul, Turkey, we encounter the magnificent Bebek Mosque (Humayun-u Abad Mosque), where ashlar takes center stage in its construction. This sacred place showcases how this remarkable material transcends borders and cultures. Delving into ancient times, we uncover the Tholos Tomb at Mycenae. Crafted from ashlar stones meticulously fitted together, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. The significance extends beyond architecture; it also holds symbolic meaning within Masonic traditions. The litho depiction of Masonic symbols reminds us of their hidden meanings embedded within these carefully crafted stones. Moving on to engineering feats, we witness the Aswan Dam under construction—a colossal project made possible by utilizing sturdy ashlar blocks. This structure not only harnesses nature's power but also demonstrates humanity's ability to shape our environment with precision and strength. However, not all encounters with it can peaceful; depicted in a fragment from Osuna (Urso), Spain is a man attacked by a lion—an intense moment frozen forever in stone carved from this durable material. Styles of masonry vary greatly when working with ashlar—each unique pattern showcasing creativity and skill passed down through generations. These litho illustrations capture different techniques employed by craftsmen worldwide. Artistic expressions also find inspiration in driving an ashlar; oil on canvas captures both physical labor and the beauty of this process.