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The Acroteria ClipArt gallery includes 11 examples of the decorative element mounted at the top of the pediment of a classical building. The acroterion is usually placed on a flat base and may take many forms such as a palm leaf.

"Small pedestals placed on the apex or angle of a pediment for the support of a statue or other ornament."-Whitney, 1902

Acroteria

"Small pedestals placed on the apex or angle of a pediment for the support of a statue or other ornament."-Whitney,…

On the apex and two lower angles of the pediment were introduced acroteria, sometimes ornaments of flowers and tendrils, and sometimes statues of gods or animals. These were placed on small pedestals, and offered an æsthetic contrast to the sliding effect which would otherwise have been produced by the oblique lines of the pediment.

Acroteria from the Temple of Minerva at Ægina

On the apex and two lower angles of the pediment were introduced acroteria, sometimes ornaments of flowers…

On the apex and two lower angles of the pediment were introduced acroteria, sometimes ornaments of flowers and tendrils, and sometimes statues of gods or animals. These were placed on small pedestals, and offered an æsthetic contrast to the sliding effect which would otherwise have been produced by the oblique lines of the pediment.

Acroteria, or Roof-Pedestal, from the Temple of Theseus at Athens

On the apex and two lower angles of the pediment were introduced acroteria, sometimes ornaments of flowers…

This akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian Renaissance, it serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Akroter

This akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian Renaissance,…

This shows the front view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Corner Akroter

This shows the front view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of…

This shows the side view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Corner Akroter

This shows the side view of the corner akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a…

This corner akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian Renaissance, it serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Corner Akroter

This corner akroter is found on a fountain in the Certosa near Florence. Designed during the Italian…

This Graeco-Italic akroter is made out of terracotta. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Graeco-Italic Akroter

This Graeco-Italic akroter is made out of terracotta. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex…

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. It serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Modern French Akroter

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. It serves as an ornamental finish to the…

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. This design is located in the Orleans railway station. It serves as an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Modern French Akroter

This modern French akroter was designed by Architect Renaud. This design is located in the Orleans railway…

The Greek Sepulchral stele-crest is a form of an akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the apex of a gable.

Greek Sepulchral Stele-Crest

The Greek Sepulchral stele-crest is a form of an akroter. This design is an ornamental finish to the…