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Columns Architectural Elements Collection

Columns are not just mere architectural elements; they are the pillars that hold up history and culture

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo)

Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo)
6336775 Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Monument sketch, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Monument sketch, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261638 Monument sketch, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Monument sketch)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: The Napoleons Column, 1844 (engraving)

The Napoleons Column, 1844 (engraving)
7262302 The Napoleons Column, 1844 (engraving) by Reiss, C. (fl.1842) & Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 10.6x14.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: C. Reiss del)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Italy (photo)

Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336773 Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Tomb in Church, 1800-65 (Watercolour)

Tomb in Church, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261571 Tomb in Church, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 20.5x25.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Tomb in Church)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo)

Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo)
6336774 Loggia del Capitaniato, Vicenza, Itally (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Giuseppe Jappelli, Gera Villa, Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, 2010 (photo)

Giuseppe Jappelli, Gera Villa, Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, 2010 (photo)
6344402 Giuseppe Jappelli, Gera Villa, Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, 2010 (photo) by Jappelli, Giuseppe (1783-1852); Conegliano Cathedral, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: 1827); © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Elevation of the Temple of Pandrosus at Athens, Greece. 1805 (engraving)

Elevation of the Temple of Pandrosus at Athens, Greece. 1805 (engraving)
7236358 Elevation of the Temple of Pandrosus at Athens, Greece. 1805 (engraving) by Williams, Hugh William (1773-1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elevation of the Temple of Pandrosus at Athens)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Pillar and capital of the Temple of Athena Polias in Priene. 1820 (engraving)

Pillar and capital of the Temple of Athena Polias in Priene. 1820 (engraving)
7236369 Pillar and capital of the Temple of Athena Polias in Priene.1820 (engraving) by Lowry, Wilson (1762-1824); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Corinthian and composite capitals, Greek architecture. 1809 (engraving)

Corinthian and composite capitals, Greek architecture. 1809 (engraving)
7236364 Corinthian and composite capitals, Greek architecture. 1809 (engraving) by Lowry, Wilson (1762-1824); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corinthian and composite capitals, Greek architecture)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt. 1808 (engraving)

The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt. 1808 (engraving)
7236357 The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt. 1808 (engraving) by Roffe, J. (fl.1827-d.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Khnum at Esna, Egypt)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Examples of Doric pillars or columns, classical architecture. 1809 (engraving)

Examples of Doric pillars or columns, classical architecture. 1809 (engraving)
7236368 Examples of Doric pillars or columns, classical architecture. 1809 (engraving) by Lowry, Wilson (1762-1824); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of Doric pillars or columns)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Ruins of Palmyra (Thadmor), ca. 1835 (engraving)

Ruins of Palmyra (Thadmor), ca. 1835 (engraving)
7259560 Ruins of Palmyra (Thadmor), ca. 1835 (engraving) by Stanfield, William Clarkson (1793-1867); 9.0x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Ruins of Palmyra (Thadmor)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: A caryatid from an unknown building in Rome. 1779 (engraving)

A caryatid from an unknown building in Rome. 1779 (engraving)
7237396 A caryatid from an unknown building in Rome. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: A caryatid)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens (colour litho)

Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens (colour litho)
7200392 Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens (colour litho) by Giallinos, Angelos (1857-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Parthenon, Athens (colour litho)

Parthenon, Athens (colour litho)
7200385 Parthenon, Athens (colour litho) by Giallinos, Angelos (1857-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parthenon, Athens, Greece)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Lonja de la Seda (Silk Lodge) in Valencia, 1482-1533 (photo)

Lonja de la Seda (Silk Lodge) in Valencia, 1482-1533 (photo)
AIS5345421 Lonja de la Seda (Silk Lodge) in Valencia, 1482-1533 (photo) by Compte, Pere (fl. 1450 - 1506); La Lonja, Valencia

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens (colour litho)

Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens (colour litho)
7200391 Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens (colour litho) by Giallinos, Angelos (1857-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Columns of the Olympian Zeus, Athens)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Design for a Counting House for Messrs Thelusson, Nephew & Co, Princes Street, 1810 (pen)

Design for a Counting House for Messrs Thelusson, Nephew & Co, Princes Street, 1810 (pen)
6449864 Design for a Counting House for Messrs Thelusson, Nephew & Co, Princes Street, 1810 (pen, coloured washes & ink on paper) by Edwards

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Temple of Zeus with Acropolis, Parthenon, Athens (w / c and bodycolour)

Temple of Zeus with Acropolis, Parthenon, Athens (w / c and bodycolour)
5310870 Temple of Zeus with Acropolis, Parthenon, Athens (w/c and bodycolour) by Lanza, Vicenzo (1822-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lanza, Vicenzo (1822-1902))

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: A Favourite Terrier on a red Cushion, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)

A Favourite Terrier on a red Cushion, c. 1794-1843 (oil on canvas)
7240718 A Favourite Terrier on a red Cushion, c.1794-1843 (oil on canvas) by Weaver, Thomas (1774-1843); 54x67 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817), c. 1812-17 (oil on paper)

Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817), c. 1812-17 (oil on paper)
7240956 Portrait of Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817), c.1812-17 (oil on paper) by Stewart, Anthony (1773-1846) (after); 7.5x5.6 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Portrait of Ursula Matthews, Lady Bridgeman (1673-1719), c. 1693-99 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Ursula Matthews, Lady Bridgeman (1673-1719), c. 1693-99 (oil on canvas)
7240688 Portrait of Ursula Matthews, Lady Bridgeman (1673-1719), c.1693-99 (oil on canvas) by Beale, Mary (1632-99) (attr)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c. 1638-52 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c. 1638-52 (oil on canvas)
7240673 Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c.1638-52 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (attr.to); 123x99 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Ruins of a Temple with a Sibyl, c. 1719 (oil on canvas)

Ruins of a Temple with a Sibyl, c. 1719 (oil on canvas)
450144 Ruins of a Temple with a Sibyl, c.1719 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 86x70 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: THE SELLER OF NOVELTIES IN PARIS, 1873 (oil on canvas)

THE SELLER OF NOVELTIES IN PARIS, 1873 (oil on canvas)
7215245 THE SELLER OF NOVELTIES IN PARIS, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Am Muhlbrunnen (At the Mill Spring), 1894 (watercolour)

Am Muhlbrunnen (At the Mill Spring), 1894 (watercolour)
7205594 Am Muhlbrunnen (At the Mill Spring), 1894 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel)

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel)
7076524 Christ in the House of Martha and Mary, 1600 (oil on panel) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 38x33 cm; Private Collection

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour)

Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour)
7205681 Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: The Court of Lions (litho)

The Court of Lions (litho)
7170970 The Court of Lions (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Lions)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Arch of Septimius Severus and St Martins Church, Rome, Italy (engraving)

Arch of Septimius Severus and St Martins Church, Rome, Italy (engraving)
7172588 Arch of Septimius Severus and St Martins Church, Rome, Italy (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arch of Septimius Severus and St Martins Church)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Miscellaneous Plate of Architecture, Saxon and Gothic (engraving)

Miscellaneous Plate of Architecture, Saxon and Gothic (engraving)
7170487 Miscellaneous Plate of Architecture, Saxon and Gothic (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miscellaneous Plate of Architecture, Saxon and Gothic)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: The Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil)

The Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil)
7076684 The Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil) by Codazzi, Viviano (1603-72); 174x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Codazzi, Viviano (1603-72))

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Muhlbrunn-Colonnade (The Mill Spring Colonnade), 1895 (watercolour)

Muhlbrunn-Colonnade (The Mill Spring Colonnade), 1895 (watercolour)
7205595 Muhlbrunn-Colonnade (The Mill Spring Colonnade), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Peristyle; Peristyl (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Peristyle; Peristyl (engraving)
7197049 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Peristyle; Peristyl (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peristyle; Peristyl)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: The Interior of a Protestant Church at Night, 1649 (oil)

The Interior of a Protestant Church at Night, 1649 (oil)
7076615 The Interior of a Protestant Church at Night, 1649 (oil) by Lorme, Anthonie de (1610-73); 86.3x119.7 cm; Private Collection

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Dale Park, Arundel, Sussex (pencil and w / c)

Dale Park, Arundel, Sussex (pencil and w / c)
7064890 Dale Park, Arundel, Sussex (pencil and w/c) by Turner, William (Turner of Oxford) (1789-1862); Private Collection

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Pavillon des Tcheel-Soutoun, pavillon de jardin (engraving)

Pavillon des Tcheel-Soutoun, pavillon de jardin (engraving)
7179830 Pavillon des Tcheel-Soutoun, pavillon de jardin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavillon des Tcheel-Soutoun, pavillon de jardin)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Das Vestibul des Kaiserbads (The Vestibule of the Imperial Baths), 1896 (watercolour)

Das Vestibul des Kaiserbads (The Vestibule of the Imperial Baths), 1896 (watercolour)
7205679 Das Vestibul des Kaiserbads (The Vestibule of the Imperial Baths), 1896 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Schloszbrunnen (The Castle Spring), 1895 (watercolour)

Schloszbrunnen (The Castle Spring), 1895 (watercolour)
7205592 Schloszbrunnen (The Castle Spring), 1895 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic (colour litho)

Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic (colour litho)
2778508 Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Very violent storms have rocked the North Atlantic)

Background imageColumns Architectural Elements Collection: A scary crossing of the Atlantic (Colour Litho)

A scary crossing of the Atlantic (Colour Litho)
2809168 A scary crossing of the Atlantic (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scary crossing of the Atlantic)


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Columns are not just mere architectural elements; they are the pillars that hold up history and culture. From ancient civilizations to modern-day structures, columns have stood tall as symbols of strength, beauty, and grandeur. One such example is the Loggia del Capitaniato in Vicenza, Italy. This magnificent structure showcases a row of majestic columns that exude elegance and grace. As you gaze upon this photo, you can't help but be captivated by the intricate details and craftsmanship of these architectural wonders. In a sketch from 1810-65, we see a monument taking shape on paper. The artist's pencil strokes bring life to the vision of an awe-inspiring columned structure that will surely leave a lasting impression on all who behold it. Moving forward in time, an engraving from 1844 depicts Napoleon's Column standing proudly amidst its surroundings. This towering masterpiece serves as a testament to the power and influence of one man while showcasing the timeless beauty of column design. The Loggia del Capitaniato makes another appearance in photographs capturing its splendor. These images transport us back to Italy where we can imagine strolling through its corridors adorned with exquisite columns - each telling its own story. A watercolor painting from 1800-65 takes us inside a church tomb where columns create an atmosphere of reverence and solemnity. The delicate brushstrokes capture every detail, reminding us that even in death, columns continue to play their part in shaping our world. Giuseppe Jappelli's Gera Villa stands as a contemporary testament to the enduring appeal of columns. In this photograph taken in 2010, we witness how modern architecture seamlessly incorporates classical elements like pillars into its design - bridging past and present with effortless style. Engravings take us on journeys across continents and centuries: an elevation drawing reveals the Temple of Pandrosus at Athens; another showcases Pillar and capital designs from the Temple of Athena Polias in Priene.