manuel cohen

Acropolis of Athens, Greece

ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 17 : A general view of the Porch of the Caryatids of the Erechtheum with the city in the distance, on April 17, 2007, in Athens, Greece. The Erechtheum was built on the Acropolis, between 421 and 405 BC, in the Ionic Order. The Porch of the Caryatids is on the South side of the Temple and comprises 6 sculptures of maidens bearing libations, in place of columns, standing on a high base and supporting a decorated flat roof. The Caryatids wear a Peplos with a short cloak hanging from their shoulders. (Photo by Manuel Cohen)

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: DGREECE070413.JPG
Copyright: Manuel Cohen
Image Size: 4992x3328 / 2.3MB; www.manuelcohen.com; Caryatids Erechtheum porches portico 5th century BC Acropolis Aegean ancient archaeological archaeology archeological archeology architectural architecture Athens belief ciy color color image columns culture cut stone bearing masonry day decoration European Greece Greek hellenistic history horizontal Ionic mythology no people nobody old gods of Athens Athena outdoors photograph photography Poseidon remains ruined ruins sculpture temple tourist attraction town urban Western Europe worship Athenian stone mountains landscape depth of field overlooking
Contained in galleries: Ancient Greece

ATHENS, GREECE - APRIL 17 : A general view of the Porch of the Caryatids of the Erechtheum with the city in the distance, on April 17, 2007, in Athens, Greece. The Erechtheum was built on the Acropolis, between 421 and 405 BC, in the Ionic Order. The Porch of the Caryatids is on the South side of the Temple and comprises 6 sculptures of maidens bearing libations, in place of columns, standing on a high base and supporting a decorated flat roof. The Caryatids wear a Peplos with a short cloak hanging from their shoulders. (Photo by Manuel Cohen)