Dentil Collection

Colonnade of the Villa Maser, in Treviso Treviso Villa Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

The three portals, work by Giovanni Pisano, located in the facade of the Cathedral of Siena Siena Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 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

Abbey of Montmajour near Les Baux-de-Provence France Les Baux-de-Provence, Montmajour Abbey Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1976-1977

The Via dei Pellegrini in Viterbo Viterbo Via dei Pellegrini. Date of Photograph:1955

The walls of the Ville Close in Concarneau, Brittany France Concarneau. Date of Photograph:1963

The Castle of Suscinio France Suscinio Castle Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963. Date of Artwork:XIII-XIV secc

Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne in Nantes France Nantes Castle Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1963

Cathedral of Pisa: View of faade and bell tower. Pisa Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:1064- XII sec

Cathedral of Pisa: View of a side and the apse. Two children are visible on the foreground and carriages on the background. Pisa Church Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of the church of Saint Catherine in Pisa, built by Dominicans between 1251 and the beginning of the fourteenth century

Faade of the church of S. Frediano in Pisa, built between the eleventh and the twelfth century. Pisa Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The exterior of Saint Andrew's Church, work of Jacopo Vignola, on Via Flaminia (Flaminia Street) in Rome. Rome Church Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Esengrini Chapel by the engineer Gadola at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Portico of the Church of Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio, in the complex of the Abbey of the Three Fountains in Rome Rome Portico Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the San Paolo alle Tre Fontane Church in Rome. Rome San Paolo alle Tre Fontane Church Nave Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Facade of the San Paolo alle Tre Fontane Church in Rome. Rome Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Vigan Chapel by the engineer Carminati-Gussalli at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Sormani Chapel by the architect Giordani at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Bazzero Family Tomb at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Chapel Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

The Lombardi Family Tomb at the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. Milan Monumental Cemetery Monumental Tomb Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Lunette with Madonna, Child and Saints on the main portal of Pistoia's Baptistery. Pistoia Baptistery Sculpture Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Frontispiece with a male portrait placed inside a rich architectural frame, drawing by Giorgio Vasari, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence

Architectural drawing by Giorgio Vasari located at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Florence The Uffizi Gallery Drawing Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The mausoleum of Cesare Battisti in Trento Trento Doss Trento Mausoleum Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1940 ca.. Date of Artwork:1935

The Guelph lion and the griffin of Perugia set into the faade of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia Perugia. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Sarcophagus of Scipio Africanus: work preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City. State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Sarcophagus Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Fragment of Roman moulding, in the Capitoline Palace, Rome. Rome Capitoline Palace High Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Fragment of Roman trabeation and moulding, with a frieze representing a series of bucrania, pateras, jugs and other sacrificial rite items, in the Tabularium, in Rome

Faade of Palazzo Flangini, with the Church of San Geremia on the left. Venice. Venice Building, Building - Facade Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Faade of Palazzo Cappello-Layard; it was originally decorated with frescoes by Battista Zelotti and Paolo Veronese. The building is now a university office

Faade of Palazzo Baffo in Campo San Maurizio, Venice. Venice Campo San Maurizio Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Faade of Palazzo Camerlinghi, with a view of the Rialto Bridge on the left. Venice. Venice Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Shops with ogival doors, along a section of Palazzo De Nardis, in L'Aquila L'Aquila Building - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of Palazzo Barberigo, Venice. The building overlooks the Grand Canal. Venice Building Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of Palazzo Businello on the Grand Canal, Venice. Venice Building Late Byzantine, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Madonna with Child among saints Peter and John. The work is inside the lunette above the door of the Baptistery of Pistoia and it is attributed to Tommaso

Fourteenth century side door to Arezzo Cathedral Arezzo Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-30 ca.. Date of Artwork:1319-1327 ca

Arezzo Cathedral apse and eighteenth century bell tower Arezzo Cathedral Apse, Bell Tower Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Faade of Palazzo Camerlinghi, an elegant Renaissance building probably built by Guglielmo Bergamasco. Venice. Venice Building High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The facade of Siena Cathedral Siena Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:1284-1382

Palazzo Widmann or Rezzonico Foscari, Venice. It is an early work of Baldassare Longhena Venice Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Composite Order (w / c, wash, pen and black ink over graphite on paper)
XYC150286 The Composite Order (w/c, wash, pen and black ink over graphite on paper) by Mark, E. W. (18th century); 54x33.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

The Tower of Elven France Elven. Date of Photograph:1963

The Chapel of Saint-Louis in the Castle of Beaucaire, located near Tarascon France Tarascon Castle Late Medieval, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1976-1977

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Dentil: A Timeless Architectural Detail From the Abbey of Montmajour near Les Baux-de-Provence to the Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne in Nantes, dentils have left their mark on some of Europe's most iconic structures. These small, tooth-like blocks are a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating these architectural wonders. Take a stroll along The Via dei Pellegrini in Viterbo or explore the walls of the Ville Close in Concarneau, Brittany, and you'll notice how dentils add an exquisite touch to these historic sites. Their repetitive pattern creates a sense of rhythm and harmony, drawing your eyes upward towards grand facades and bell towers. The Cathedral of Pisa showcases dentils at its finest. Whether it's admiring its majestic facade or catching glimpses of two children playing amidst carriages in the background, one cannot help but appreciate how this intricate detail enhances the overall beauty of this magnificent structure. But it's not just religious buildings that boast dentils; they can be found adorning secular architecture too. The church of Saint Catherine in Pisa stands as a testament to Dominicans' skillful work between 1251 and the fourteenth century. Meanwhile, S. Frediano displays dentils dating back centuries with its construction spanning from the eleventh to twelfth century. Venturing beyond Italy's borders reveals more examples where dentils shine bright. In Rome, Saint Andrew's Church on Via Flaminia proudly exhibits Jacopo Vignola's mastery through its exterior design. And at Milan's Monumental Cemetery lies Esengrini Chapel by engineer Gadola—a true marvel showcasing how even funerary art can embrace such delicate details. Not forgetting Rome’s Abbey of Three Fountains complex—where Portico of Santi Vincenzo e Anastasio captivates visitors with its elegant use of dentils.