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The Capitals ClipArt gallery includes 169 illustrations of the top component of a column.

"Many columns have capitals representing palm leaves." —D'Anvers, 1895

Capital of a column

"Many columns have capitals representing palm leaves." —D'Anvers, 1895

Corinthian capital from Temple of Zeus at Athens.

Corinthian Capital

Corinthian capital from Temple of Zeus at Athens.

Early Corinthian capital from Bassae.

Corinthian Capital

Early Corinthian capital from Bassae.

Capital from "Tower of the Winds" Athens.

Corinthian Capital

Capital from "Tower of the Winds" Athens.

A basket with acanthus leaves growing around it—the supposed inspiration for the Corinthian capital.

Corinthian Capital

A basket with acanthus leaves growing around it—the supposed inspiration for the Corinthian capital.

Early English style. Capital at Salisbury cathedral.

Early English capital

Early English style. Capital at Salisbury cathedral.

Ionic.

Greek capital

Ionic.

Ionic.

Greek capital

Ionic.

Corinthian.

Greek capital

Corinthian.

Impost cap from St. Vitale. The impost cap (or impost-block) was interposed between the capital and the spring of the vaulting.

Impost Cap

Impost cap from St. Vitale. The impost cap (or impost-block) was interposed between the capital and…

Basket cap from St. Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna. When an impost cap has extensive lacey or basket-like carving it is known as a "basket" cap.

Impost Cap

Basket cap from St. Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna. When an impost cap has extensive lacey or basket-like…

Ionic capital from the Erechtheion, Athens.

Ionic Capital

Ionic capital from the Erechtheion, Athens.

Ionic capital.

Ionic Capital

Ionic capital.

In the capital the Doric echinus is replaced either by a cyma ornamented with leaves, or, more generally, by an ovolo with a pearl-beading beneath. Instead of the Doric abacus there occurs a cushion-like band in its place, whose ends wound in a spiral shape and coiled with elastic force, when viewed either from in front or behind, formed volutes, which on both sides considerably exceed the diameter of the column, and also surpass the architrave in breadth. This specific one differs from the normal shape.

Ionic Capital from the Temple of Apollo at Basse

In the capital the Doric echinus is replaced either by a cyma ornamented with leaves, or, more generally,…

In the capital the Doric echinus is replaced either by a cyma ornamented with leaves, or, more generally, by an ovolo with a pearl-beading beneath. Instead of the Doric abacus there occurs a cushion-like band in its place, whose ends wound in a spiral shape and coiled with elastic force, when viewed either from in front or behind, formed volutes, which on both sides considerably exceed the diameter of the column, and also surpass the architrave in breadth.

Ionic Capital from the Temple of Minerva Polias at Priene

In the capital the Doric echinus is replaced either by a cyma ornamented with leaves, or, more generally,…

These volutes, or scrolls, when viewed from the side, appear to meet in the middle, and form a wavy line over the echinus. The intervals of the spiral coils are slightly hollowed, in order to bring them into more relief, and in this way the so-called channel is formed, which is continued in the horizontal portion which connects the volutes.

Side View of the Ionic Capital from the Temple of Minerva Polias at Priene

These volutes, or scrolls, when viewed from the side, appear to meet in the middle, and form a wavy…

These volutes, or scrolls, when viewed from the side, appear to meet in the middle, and form a wavy line over the echinus. The intervals of the spiral coils are slightly hollowed, in order to bring them into more relief, and in this way the so-called channel is formed, which is continued in the horizontal portion which connects the volutes.

Top View of the Ionic Capital from the Temple of Minerva Polias at Priene

These volutes, or scrolls, when viewed from the side, appear to meet in the middle, and form a wavy…

Campaniform capital at Karnak.

Karnak Capital

Campaniform capital at Karnak.

"A Capital of the Parthenon. - E, Echinus. In architecture, the convex projecting molding of eccentric curve in Greek examples, supporting the abacus of the Doric capital."

Echinus Molding

"A Capital of the Parthenon. - E, Echinus. In architecture, the convex projecting molding of eccentric…

Pier cap and arch moldings from Chartres Cathedral, France.

Pier Cap

Pier cap and arch moldings from Chartres Cathedral, France.

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has a leaf and floral design, then it volutes with a spiral scroll like ornaments on the sides. It is found in the temple of Mars in Rome.

Roman-Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has a leaf and floral design, then it volutes with a spiral scroll…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is a French Renaissance design found at the tomb of Louis XII in St. Denis, France. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height. It is encircled with artificial leaves and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is a French Renaissance design found at the tomb of Louis XII in St.…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design found in the portal of San Michele in Venice. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design found in the portal of San Michele…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design found in the Palace of the Doges in Venice, Italy. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height and is encircled with palmette leaves, and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design found in the Palace of the Doges in…

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design found in the Palace of the Doges in Venice, Italy. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height and is encircled with palmette leaves, and spiral scroll like ornaments.

Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Corinthian pilaster capital is an Italian Renaissance design found in the Palace of the Doges in…

The Greek-Corinthian pilaster capital has a palmette leaf design with spiral scroll like ornaments on each side.

Greek-Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Greek-Corinthian pilaster capital has a palmette leaf design with spiral scroll like ornaments on…

The Greek Doric pilaster capital is found in the ancient Greek temple of Erechtheum in Athens. It has an egg-and-dart design that runs under the abacus. Directly beneath that is decorated with leaves and rosettes.

Greek Doric Pilaster Capital

The Greek Doric pilaster capital is found in the ancient Greek temple of Erechtheum in Athens. It has…

The Greek-ionic pilaster capital is more of an antique style that has spiral scroll like ornaments.

Greek-Ionic Pilaster Capital

The Greek-ionic pilaster capital is more of an antique style that has spiral scroll like ornaments.

The Ionic pilaster capital is a French Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to its height and has large volutes of spiral scroll like ornaments.

Ionic Pilaster Capital

The Ionic pilaster capital is a French Renaissance design. This pilaster is broader in proportion to…

The modern Doric pilaster capital has an egg-and-dart design on the top with a lion's head in the center.

Modern Doric Pilaster Capital

The modern Doric pilaster capital has an egg-and-dart design on the top with a lion's head in the center.

This modern Doric pilaster capital is found in the new Opera House in Paris, France. It has an egg-and-dart design on the top with a harp in the center.

Modern Doric Pilaster Capital

This modern Doric pilaster capital is found in the new Opera House in Paris, France. It has an egg-and-dart…

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has an egg-and-dart moulding that runs along the bottom, then it volutes with a spiral scroll like ornaments on the sides.

Roman-Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has an egg-and-dart moulding that runs along the bottom, then…

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has an egg-and-dart moulding that runs along the bottom, then it volutes with a spiral scroll like ornaments on the sides.

Roman-Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has an egg-and-dart moulding that runs along the bottom, then…

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has a leaf and floral design, then it volutes with a spiral scroll like ornaments on the sides.

Roman-Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has a leaf and floral design, then it volutes with a spiral scroll…

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has a leaf and floral design, then it volutes with a spiral scroll like ornaments on the sides. It is found in the temple of Pantheon in Rome.

Roman-Corinthian Pilaster Capital

The Roman-Corinthian pilaster capital has a leaf and floral design, then it volutes with a spiral scroll…

This wrought-iron pilaster capital is a 17th century design found in the castle of Athis-Mons, Paris, France.

Wrought-Iron Pilaster Capital

This wrought-iron pilaster capital is a 17th century design found in the castle of Athis-Mons, Paris,…

This wrought-iron pilaster capital is a French 17th century design.

Wrought-Iron Pilaster Capital

This wrought-iron pilaster capital is a French 17th century design.

"Clustered pillar from the nave of Wells Cathedral." —D'Anvers, 1895

Clustered pillar

"Clustered pillar from the nave of Wells Cathedral." —D'Anvers, 1895

Syrian Christian carved capital from Bakouza.

Syrian Carving

Syrian Christian carved capital from Bakouza.

"Applied to one of the 5 orders of arch, which allows no ornaments or flinting." — Williams, 1889

Tuscan order

"Applied to one of the 5 orders of arch, which allows no ornaments or flinting." — Williams, 1889

A stocky simplified variant of the Doric order that was introducted into the canon of classical architecture by Italian architectural theorists of the 16th century.

Tuscan Order

A stocky simplified variant of the Doric order that was introducted into the canon of classical architecture…

These volutes, or scrolls, when viewed from the side, appear to meet in the middle, and form a wavy line over the echinus. The intervals of the spiral coils are slightly hollowed, in order to bring them into more relief, and in this way the so-called channel is formed, which is continued in the horizontal portion which connects the volutes.

Section of a Volute of an Ionic Capital

These volutes, or scrolls, when viewed from the side, appear to meet in the middle, and form a wavy…