Close-up of the architrave, wall surrounding the Library of Hadrian complex

Dublin Core

Title

Close-up of the architrave, wall surrounding the Library of Hadrian complex

Subject

Library of Hadrian (Athens, Greece)--Pictorial works.
Libraries--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Columns--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Greece--Athens--Pictorial works.

Description

There was a columned wall surrounding the entire Library of Hadrian complex. The capital is of the Corinthian order, which was was popular with the Romans. The rest of the architrave does not have any type of decoration.

Creator

Michael W. Handis

Date

February 5, 2015

Rights

Copyright Michael W. Handis, all rights reserved.

Format

jpeg

Language

eng

Files

(2013-04-04 140).JPG
Date Added
February 5, 2015
Collection
Library of Hadrian (Athens, Greece)
Item Type
Still Image
Citation
Michael W. Handis, “Close-up of the architrave, wall surrounding the Library of Hadrian complex,” Ancient and Modern Libraries: a Comparison, accessed April 25, 2024, https://ancmodlibraries.omeka.net/items/show/33.