Pilaster Collection (#6)

St. Mary's Church photographed from the portico, in the city of Cracow Poland Cracow Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

The Palace of Vigad, in Budapest Hungary Budapest Building - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The ruins of the Gesprengter Tower of Heidelberg Castle, in Germany Germany Heidelberg Tower Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A religious ceremony in Penang, Malaysia Asia Malaysia, Penang. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

The portal of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Germany Germany Regensburg Door International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

The front of St. Peter's Cathedral in Regensburg, Garmany. Germany Regensburg Church - Facade International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A house surrounded by a huge garden in Penang, Malaysia Asia Malaysia, Penang. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

A street of shops in Penang, in Malaysia Asia Malaysia, Penang. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Arch erected in honor of Septimius Severus, in the Fourm Boarium, Rome Rome Forum Boarium Trimphal Arch Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Statue Gallery in the Pio Clementino Museum in the Vatican City State of the Vatican City Pio Clementino Museum, Statue Room Expository Hall Eighteenth Century

Loggia frescoed by a student of Raphael, in the Vatican Museums of Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Rooms of Raphael Mural Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance

Building of a thermal establishment in Vichy France Vichy. Date of Photograph:1920-1925 ca

Porticoes at Monpazier, France France Monpazier. Date of Photograph:1916

A hotel atrium, Marrakesh, Morocco Morocco Marrakesh. Date of Photograph:1907

Entrance to the Bahia Palace, Marrakech Morocco Marrakech, Bahia Palace Building Islamic Art, Africa, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1907. Date of Artwork:1890-1899 ca

The hemicyle of the Gregorian Egypt Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Gregorian Egypt Museum, hemicycle Expository Hall Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

The Octagonal Courtyard of the Pio Clementino Museum in Vatican City. Courtyard carried out by Giacomo da Pietrasanta, according to Bramante's design

The Animals Room, in the Pio Clementino Museum in the Vatican City State of the Vatican City Pio Clementino Museum, Animals Room Expository Hall Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Rooms frescoed by Raphael, in the Vatican Museums of Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms Mural Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance

The Parnasus and the School of Athens. Frescoes by Raffaello in the Room of the Signature, in the Vatican Museums, in Vatican City Rome Vatican Museums

The ruins of the House of Diomedes: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (Naples). Pompeii House Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. ca

Ruins of the Roads of the Tombs: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (province of Naples). Pompeii Tomb Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Ruins the Temple of Mercury: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (province of Naples). Pompeii Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Panoramic view of Herculaneum in the outskirts of Naples. The photo shows a part of the city which is very close to the archeological excavations Herculaneum Urban Center Roman Art, Europe

House of Argos: view of the gardens with columned portico and pilasters, Herculaneum, Naples Herculaneum House Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1900 ca

The Courtyard of the Chancery Palace, in Rome Rome Chancery Palace, courtyard Courtyard High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A room in the Vatican Apostolic Library, in Vatican City. Architectonic work designed by Domenica Fontana State of the Vatican City Vatican Apostolic Library Library, Building Late Renaissance

The cloister colonnade in the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, Rome Rome Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, cloister Cloister Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome. Architectonic work carried out by Francesco Borromini and Pirro Ligorio Rome Basilica of San Giovani in Laterano Church Late Renaissance

Ruins of the arches of Domus Severiana, Rome Rome Building Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:193-211 ca

Ruins of a palace in Marrakech, Marocco Morocco Marrakech. Date of Photograph:1907

The pont du Carrousel on the Seine, Paris France Paris Bridge Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The thermal establishments of Vichy France Vichy. Date of Photograph:1920-1925 ca

Interior of the Bahia Palace, Marrakech Morocco Marrakech, Bahia Palace Building Islamic Art, Africa, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1907. Date of Artwork:1890-1899 ca

Palace of the Sultan Morocco Marrakech. Date of Photograph:1907

The bridge of St. Marie at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France France Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. Date of Photograph:1920-1925 ca

Ruins of Nero's Arch: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (province of Naples). Pompeii Arch Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:54-68 ca

Interior view of the Stabiani Baths: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (province of Naples). Pompeii Stabiani Baths Thermal Baths Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Ruins of the Pantheon: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (province of Naples). Pompeii Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Ruins of the house of the decurion Marcus Lucretius. Archeological work located at Pompeii, in the province of Naples Pompeii House Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

View of the church of the Saint Sepulchre in Pisa; a twelfth-century work by the architect Diotisalvi. Pisa Church Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ponte Vecchio with snow Florence. Date of Photograph:03/1971

An ancient street, Siena Siena. Date of Photograph:1945-1955

Cloister with Well, Montalcino Montalcino. Date of Photograph:31/08/1932

Women and sailors in the yard of a villa with fountain; photo studio. Date of Photograph:12-23/08/1931

Courtyard of a villa with fountain; photo studio. Date of Photograph:12-23/08/1931

Piazza della Signoria and Loggia dei Lanzi; Photo studio Florence Signoria square. Date of Photograph:12/04/1931

St. Francis cathedral, Livorno cathedral Livorno Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1925 ca

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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.