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Carytid Collection

The caryatid, a symbol of architectural beauty and strength, has left its mark in various parts of the world

Background imageCarytid Collection: Parthenon. Athens. Greece

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

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid IX, showing front and back views (back view at smaller scale) (w / c)

Caryatid IX, showing front and back views (back view at smaller scale) (w / c)
3473879 Caryatid IX, showing front and back views (back view at smaller scale) (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour of caryatid IX)

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid II, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza

Caryatid II, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza
3473873 Caryatid II, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)

Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)
3473539 Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)

Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)
3473882 Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces

Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165146 Financial Order Regained in 1662, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: The King Taking Maestricht in Thirteen Days in 1673, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie

The King Taking Maestricht in Thirteen Days in 1673, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie
XIR55829 The King Taking Maestricht in Thirteen Days in 1673, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Passage on the Rhine in the Presence of the Enemies 1672

Passage on the Rhine in the Presence of the Enemies 1672
XIR55828 Passage on the Rhine in the Presence of the Enemies 1672, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Re-establishment of Navigation Rights in 1663, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des

Re-establishment of Navigation Rights in 1663, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des
XIR165142 Re-establishment of Navigation Rights in 1663, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Holland helping against the Bishop of Munster, 1665, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie

Holland helping against the Bishop of Munster, 1665, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie
XIR165132 Holland helping against the Bishop of Munster, 1665, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid XIV from the outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A)

Caryatid XIV from the outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A)
3473896 Caryatid XIV from the outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Great Ball Court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid from the outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), ball court

Caryatid from the outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), ball court
3473881 Caryatid from the outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), ball court, Chichen Itza (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid IX, showing front, side and back views (w / c)

Caryatid IX, showing front, side and back views (w / c)
3473880 Caryatid IX, showing front, side and back views (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour of caryatid IX, showing front)

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid I, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza

Caryatid I, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza
3473872 Caryatid I, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatids II and XV from outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza

Caryatids II and XV from outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza
3473542 Caryatids II and XV from outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: The Atonement for the Corsican Attacks in 1664, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des

The Atonement for the Corsican Attacks in 1664, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des
XIR165134 The Atonement for the Corsican Attacks in 1664, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid X, showing front and back views (w / c)

Caryatid X, showing front and back views (w / c)
3473887 Caryatid X, showing front and back views (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour of caryatid X, showing front and back views)

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid III, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza

Caryatid III, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza
3473876 Caryatid III, outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars (Temple A), Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid (w / c)

Caryatid (w / c)
3473537 Caryatid (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Watercolour of Caryatid. Outer chamber, temple A, ball court)

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court temple, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)

Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court temple, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)
3473893 Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court temple, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)

Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w / c)
3473889 Caryatid from the outer chamber, Temple A, ball court, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatids II and XV from outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza

Caryatids II and XV from outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza
3473874 Caryatids II and XV from outer chamber, Upper Temple of the Jaguars, Chichen Itza, Mexico (w/c) by Breton, Adela (1850-1923); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarytid Collection: Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces

Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165140 Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageCarytid Collection: The Foundation of the Hotel Royal des Invalides in 1674

The Foundation of the Hotel Royal des Invalides in 1674
XIR165151 The Foundation of the Hotel Royal des Invalides in 1674, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Defeat of the Turks in Hungary by the Kings Troops in 1664

Defeat of the Turks in Hungary by the Kings Troops in 1664
XIR165136 Defeat of the Turks in Hungary by the Kings Troops in 1664, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageCarytid Collection: Caryatid of the Erechtheion. Athens 421-407 BC. Original. Th

Caryatid of the Erechtheion. Athens 421-407 BC. Original. Th
Caryatid from the Erechtheion, standing in contrapposto, displayed at the Acropolis Museum. 421-407 BC. Athens. Greece


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The caryatid, a symbol of architectural beauty and strength, has left its mark in various parts of the world. Originating from ancient Greece, these sculpted female figures have adorned some of the most iconic structures in history. One such example is found on the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Caryatid IX stands tall with grace and elegance, showcasing both front and back views. The intricate details captured by this sculpture are truly remarkable. It serves as a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of ancient Greek artists. Traveling across continents, another notable caryatid can be found at Chichen Itza in Mexico. Caryatid II graces the outer chamber of Temple A, also known as the Upper Temple of the Jaguars. This Mesoamerican rendition showcases a fusion between Greek influence and local artistic traditions. Moving deeper into Chichen Itza's ball court area lies yet another captivating caryatid sculpture. With meticulous attention to detail, this piece adds an air of mystery to its surroundings. Not limited to architecture alone, caryatids have even made their way onto ceiling paintings within grand galleries like Galerie des Glaces. These stunning artworks depict historical events such as "Financial Order Regained" or "The King Taking Maestricht. " They serve not only as decorative elements but also as visual narratives that transport viewers through time. Returning once again to Temple A at Chichen Itza, we encounter Caryatid XIV standing proudly within its outer chamber. This particular figure exudes power and majesty while overlooking the nearby ball court—a true embodiment of strength amidst ancient ruins. Whether adorning temples or gracing palatial ceilings thousands of miles apart, caryatids continue to captivate us with their timeless allure. These sculptures stand as testaments to human creativity throughout different cultures and eras—an enduring reminder that art knows no boundaries when it comes to inspiring awe and admiration.