Pilaster Collection

Staircase of the tower of Arnolfo in Palazzo Vecchio and view of the Cathedral, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Viale delle Palme and the fountain in the Botanical Garden of Palermo Palermo Botanical Garden Garden Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Paris, France - La Sainte Chapelle. Date: 19th century

Great Pultney Street, Bath, c. 1883 (litho)
468867 Great Pultney Street, Bath, c.1883 (litho) by Woodroffe, R. (fl.1835-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Views of Bath, published by C. Duffield)

The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85105 The Crab (Cancer) above an aerial view of Rimini from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

Part of the transept of the basilica of Saint-Denis, in Paris. On the left
3570458 Part of the transept of the basilica of Saint-Denis, in Paris. On the left, one can glimpse the chapel with the tombs and kneeling statues of Francis I, king of France, and his wife Claudia

The ruins of the Gesprengter Tower of Heidelberg Castle, in Germany
3570364 The ruins of the Gesprengter Tower of Heidelberg Castle, in Germany by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Heidelberg, Germany 1890-1900 ca)

Palais du Louvre et des Tuileries. Motifs de decoration interieure et exterieure.' Male herma
3561782 Palais du Louvre et des Tuileries. Motifs de decoration interieure et exterieure.' Male herma, located in the Tuileries Gardens; (add.info.: Paris, Louvre Palace, Tuileries gardens)

The "Pilum of the Parish", constructed inside the Triumphal of the Italians
3559439 The "Pilum of the Parish", constructed inside the Triumphal of the Italians. Architecture by Giancarlo Moroni and situated at Gardone Riviera

Detail of the portal, and its jamb, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani, Apulia
3559058 Detail of the portal, and its jamb, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani, Apulia by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Barisano da Trani Date of Artwork)

Album " Barcelone 1888 ": Fountain in the cloister of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross
3563312 Album " Barcelone 1888 ": Fountain in the cloister of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia in Barcelona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Barcelona)

A large pagoda in India
3563045 A large pagoda in India; (add.info.: India 1863-1870 Photographer: Bourne, Samuel); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Church at Montgomeryshire, Great Britain
3562707 Church at Montgomeryshire, Great Britain by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Montgomeryshire, Great Britain 1890 ca)

Archaeological remains, Athens
3575917 Archaeological remains, Athens by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Athens, Greece 1904 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Facade, towards the Tiber River, of the Palazzo di Giustizia, Rome
3559805 Facade, towards the Tiber River, of the Palazzo di Giustizia, Rome; (add.info.: Artist: Calderini, Guglielmo Date of Artwork: 1888-1910 Location: Rome Photographer)

Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Interior of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh
3562555 Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Interior of Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh; (add.info.: Scotland, Edinburgh, Great Britain 1880 Date of Artwork: 1128 Photographer: Wilson)

"En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys")
3563371 "En Grece par monts et par vaux" ("In Greece Through Mountains and Valleys"): Orthodox priests in Paleokastritsa, 1903-1910 (photomechanic print); (add.info.: Corfu)

Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": Inside Westminster Abbey in London
3562588 Album " Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880 ": Inside Westminster Abbey in London; (add.info.: England, London, Great Britain 1880 Date of Artwork: 1245, 1375, 1503-1512)

San Carlos Gallery, Santiago, Chile
3561616 San Carlos Gallery, Santiago, Chile by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Santiago, Chile 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Right transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. In the foreground, the column of the Angels
3570489 Right transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. In the foreground, the column of the Angels.; (add.info.: Strasbourg, Cathedral, France 1897 ca. Date of Artwork: 1225 ca)

East entrance of Ely Cathedral, England
3569164 East entrance of Ely Cathedral, England; (add.info.: England, Ely, Great Britain 1868 ca. Date of Artwork: XI -XVI secc. Photographer: Bedford, Francis); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The southern side of the old Building known as 'L'Ola' (15th Cent)
3566226 The southern side of the old Building known as 'L'Ola' (15th Cent.) Along the road that leads to the Castle of Introd, in the Valle d'Aosta

Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Inside the abbey of Melrose
3562557 Album "Voyage en Ecosse Septembre 1880": Inside the abbey of Melrose; (add.info.: Scotland, Melrose, Great Britain 1880 Date of Artwork: 1136 Photographer: Wilson)

Granary
3562480 Granary by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Madagascar, Farafangana, Africa 1902 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The portal of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany
3570375 The portal of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1890-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: 1340-1430 ca)

"University City" The entrance to the Palazzo del Rettorato, designed by Marcello Piacentini, in Rome, Lazio
3559874 "University City" The entrance to the Palazzo del Rettorato, designed by Marcello Piacentini, in Rome, Lazio; (add.info.: Artist: Martini)

Victoria Memorial in Calcutta
3562765 Victoria Memorial in Calcutta by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Calcutta, India 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: 1910-1921 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

The Remains of the hall of Annals of Tuthmosis III in the temple of Amon in Karnak
3571019 The Remains of the hall of Annals of Tuthmosis III in the temple of Amon in Karnak; (add.info.: Karnak, Egypt 1870-1880 Date of Artwork: 1450 a.C. ca)

First floor landing of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, in Venice
3572361 First floor landing of the Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, in Venice, taken from the hall through the arch springs from columns and coupled piers; (add.info.: Venice 1860-1890 ca)

The choir of Tintern Abbey, environs of Monmouth, England
3569165 The choir of Tintern Abbey, environs of Monmouth, England; (add.info.: Great Britain 1868 ca. Date of Artwork: XII -XIV sec. Photographer: Bedford, Francis); Alinari Archives, Florence

The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey
3569134 The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey; (add.info.: Glastonbury, Great Britain 1865 ca. Date of Artwork: XII -XIII sec. Photographer: Murray, John); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The ruins of Netley Abbey, Scotland
3569130 The ruins of Netley Abbey, Scotland; (add.info.: Scotland, Netley, Great Britain 1865 ca. Date of Artwork: 1239 Photographer: Edwards, E.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

St. Mary's Church photographed from the portico, in the city of Cracow
3570433 St. Mary's Church photographed from the portico, in the city of Cracow by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Cracow, Poland 1870 ca)

Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64), the pediment bearing the papal arms of Pope Pius II
BEN85038 Facade of the Cathedral designed by Bernardo Rossellino (1409-64), the pediment bearing the papal arms of Pope Pius II, 1459-62 (Istrian stone); Palazzo Pio II (Palazzo Borgia)

Diana or the Moon from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85104 Diana or the Moon from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets

Pilast filling and two parts of pilasters, c.1835-c.1860. Creator: Workshop of Franz Jakob Kreuter
Pilast filling and two parts of pilasters, c.1835-c.1860

Three central motifs of pilasters, c.1835-c.1860. Creator: Workshop of Franz Jakob Kreuter
Three central motifs of pilasters, c.1835-c.1860

Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Creator: Adriaen Isenbrandt
Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Other Title(s): Madonna and Child. The marble niche in which the Virgin and the Child are seated is a veritable sample-book of the modern Renaissance style

Painted Wall Decoration, Detail of Pilaster, c. 1936. Creator: Warren W. Lemmon
Painted Wall Decoration, Detail of Pilaster, c. 1936

The International Exhibition: decoration, in the Furniture Court, by John G. Crace... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: decoration, in the Furniture Court, by John G. Crace - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

View of a mountain landscape crossed by a viaduct. At the bottom of the image, a train travels by on a railway. Europe. Date of Photograph:1980 - 1990

Palazzo Ducale in Piazza Sordello in Mantua Mantova Piazza Sordello Building - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

The Ponte Vecchio in Florence Florence Bridge Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca.. Date of Artwork:1345 ca.. Artist:Neri di Fioravante

Ponte Vecchio as seen from the architraved loggia; the Corridoio Vasariano passes above. Florence Florence Bridge Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

The front of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Garmany
3570371 The front of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Garmany. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1900 ca)

The Portico of San Giovanni, Piazza Liberta, Udine
3562207 The Portico of San Giovanni, Piazza Liberta, Udine by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza Liberta, Udine 1955 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

A portico in Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1945 ca

Stereoscopic photography with a view of Nice taken from the Casino France Nice. Date of Photograph:1904

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"Pilaster: A Timeless Architectural Element Spanning Continents and Centuries" From the grandeur of La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, France to the elegant facades of Great Pultney Street in Bath, England, pilasters have left their mark on iconic structures around the world. Dating back to ancient times, these vertical columns with shallow projections have adorned buildings such as the Roman Mausoleum of Fabara and Castle Howard's Garden Front. The versatility of pilasters is evident in their presence across various architectural styles. Byzantine architecture showcases intricate detailing and sculptural elements that incorporate pilasters, as seen in Karl Schaupert's work. Meanwhile, an enigmatic column from Luxor stands tall as a testament to Egypt's rich history. Pilasters also grace religious sites like the exterior of Arles' Roman amphitheater and Seville's Church of Saint Louis of the French. The Archbishops Palace in Andalusia further exemplifies how this architectural feature adds depth and character to sacred spaces. Parisian churches like Eglise de Saint Gervais et Saint Protais and Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette showcase exquisite examples design within their stunning facades. These structures stand as testaments to both historical significance and artistic craftsmanship. Even closer to home, Halifax's Burtons bear witness to how they can enhance local architecture with their distinctive charm. Whether adorning ancient ruins or modern-day masterpieces, pilasters continue to captivate our imagination by seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetic appeal. As we admire these timeless elements across continents and centuries, they remind us that great design transcends time itself.