Tholos Collection

Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. ca. 370 -360 BC. GREECE. CENTRAL GREECE. PHOCIS. Delphi. Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. Classical Greek art. Architecture

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

A Sunset or Landscape with Argus Guarding Io (oil on canvas)
HLK151704 A Sunset or Landscape with Argus Guarding Io (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 101x126.5 cm; By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Tholos of Delphi, Temple of Athena Pronaia, sunrise, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Tholos of Delphi, Temple of Athena Pronaia, sunset, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Tholos of Delphi, Temple of Athena Pronaia, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

The Delphic Tholos in the archeological site of Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Archeological site of Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Ruins of Tholos and Hieron, Epidaurus, Greece Date: 1901

A view of Stour Head in Wiltshire (engraving)
STC153078 A view of Stour Head in Wiltshire (engraving) by Vivares, Francois (1709-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seat of Henry Hoare Esq)

The Temple of Vesta in Rome (pencil and w / c on paper)
CH136660 The Temple of Vesta in Rome (pencil and w/c on paper) by Colli, Antonio (fl.c.1725-c.1800); 28x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sculpture depicting waves, a serpent and sea monster from the Temple of Serapis
DGC405768 Sculpture depicting waves, a serpent and sea monster from the Temple of Serapis or Macellum at Pozzuoli (engraving) by English School

The Spirit Is (oil on panel)
CH139980 The Spirit Is (oil on panel) by Stead, Frederick (1863-1940); 121.6x42.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Treasury of Atreus, c. 1300 BC (photo)
BAL136748 The Treasury of Atreus, c.1300 BC (photo) by Mycenaean, Late Helladic Period (c.1600-1100 BC); Mycenae, Greece; (add.info)

Plan of the Temple of Serapis or Macellum at Pozzuoli (engraving)
DGC405755 Plan of the Temple of Serapis or Macellum at Pozzuoli (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Treasury of Atreus, c. 1300 BC (photo)
JB54545 The Treasury of Atreus, c.1300 BC (photo) by Mycenaean, Late Helladic Period (c.1600-1100 BC); Mycenae, Greece; (add.info)

Mycenae, treasury of Atreus
Details of the construction of a Tholos tomb at Mycenae, dubbed the Treasury of Atreus. The inward laid corbelled masonry was topped with a capstone (Fig. 5). Date: 1855

Tholos, Ancient Greek ruins, Oympia, Greece, Europe

Mycenae Interior of Treasury of Atreus, Greece, c1600BC-c1200BC.Tholos Tomb showing cerbillius construction. The Treasury of Atreus or Tomb of Agamemnon is a large tholos tomb on the Panagitsa Hill

The Treasury of Atreus in Mycenae, 13th century BC

Interior of the Mycenaean Treasury of Atreus, a Tholos Tomb

Detail of Mycenaean bronze dagger found in a tholos tomb, 16th century
Detail of Mycenaean bronze dagger, inlaid with gold, silver and niello, showing natuli. It was found in a tholos tomb in Pylos, and is now in the National Museum in Athens, 16th century

Tholos of Athena at Delphi, 4th century BC

Tholos of Athena Pronaia, 4th century BC
The Tholos of Athena at Delphi, her temple within the sanctuary, 4th century BC

Tholos tomb on Crete, 21st century BC
A megalithic tholos tomb near Phaestos on Crete, 21st century BC

Alessio de Marchis Landscape Tholos Swedish landscape
Alessio de Marchis, Landscape with a Tholos, Swedish landscape with round temple, painting, landscape art, oil on canvas, Height, 121 cm (47.6 inches), Width, 97 cm (38.1 inches)

Sanctuary Of Athena; Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary Of Athena; Delphi, Greece

The Mausoleum - St-Remy-de-Provence, France
Mausoleum of the Julii (about 40 BCE) - One of les Antiques - two amazingly well-preserved structures at the site of the Roman City of Glanum at Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France. Date: 1927

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Second Treasury in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

Corinthian capital. Hellenistic art. Relief on marble. Proc: GREECE. Epidaurus. Tholos

Italy. Pompeii. Triangular Forum. Tholos with sacred deep well surrounded by Doric columns. Sponsored by Numerius Trebius

Tholos of Athena Pronaia 3
Tholos is perhaps the most characteristic monument of Delphi, which dominates the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia between the newest temple of Athena and the treasure of Massalioton

Tholos of Athena Pronaia 2
Tholos is perhaps the most characteristic monument of Delphi, which dominates the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia between the newest temple of Athena and the treasure of Massalioton

Tholos of Athena Pronaia
Tholos is perhaps the most characteristic monument of Delphi, which dominates the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia between the newest temple of Athena and the treasure of Massalioton

View of Carthage with Dido and Aeneas (pen, watercolour and bistre wash)
XIR905600 View of Carthage with Dido and Aeneas (pen, watercolour and bistre wash) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; French, out of copyright

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Interior of the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Rock-cut chamber in the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Fourth Treasury in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Third Treasury in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

Sanctuary of Athena
Delphi, Greece

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Tholos, a word that evokes ancient beauty and architectural marvels. From the Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia in Delphi to the Tholos Tomb in Mycenae, these structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Imagine standing at the Tholos of Delphi, Temple of Athena Pronaia, witnessing a breathtaking sunrise over Delphi, Phocis. The golden rays illuminating this sacred place create an ethereal ambiance that transports you back in time. As dusk settles upon Greece, another spectacle unfolds at the same temple. The setting sun casts its warm hues on the Tholos of Delphi, painting it with shades of orange and purple, and is a moment where past meets present; where history merges with nature's artistry. But Greece is not alone in boasting such magnificent tholoi. In St-Remy-de-Provence, France stands The Mausoleum - an awe-inspiring structure that commands attention with its grandeur and intricate design. Its presence reminds us of our mortality while celebrating life's fleeting beauty. Traveling further brings us to Epidaurus, Greece where ruins and Hieron still whisper stories from centuries ago. These remnants serve as reminders that civilizations rise and fall but their legacy lives on through these architectural wonders. Beyond tholoi lies artistic inspiration found in landscapes like A Sunset or Landscape with Argus Guarding Io or Stour Head in Wiltshire. Artists capture nature's splendor on canvas or engraving – immortalizing moments for generations to come. The Temple of Vesta in Rome showcases yet another facet of tholi architecture through delicate pencil strokes and watercolors on paper. This masterpiece captures both strength and elegance – a testament to Rome's rich cultural heritage. These glimpses into tholi structures across different lands remind us how human creativity transcends borders and time itself.