Description
The Campanile of Trinity College, Dublin is a bell tower and one of its most iconic landmarks. Donated by then Archbishop of Armagh, Lord John Beresford it was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, sculpted by Thomas Kirk and finished in 1853. The base has paired rusticated Doric pilasters with portland entablature blocks. Between each pillar of the base are four round-headed arches, and each archway has a keystone. These keystones each have detailed carved heads, which depict Homer, Socrates, Plato and Demosthenes - representing the liberal arts.
Homer |
Socrates |
Plato |
Demosthenes |
Before the belfry, is a stepped circular base made of granite. At the corners of the campanile, seated and supported by this circular base are the Higher Faculties represented in four deceptive figures of Divinity, Science, Medicine and Law sculpted from portland stone.
Divinity
with a cross |
Science
with a staff |
Medicine
with a writing tablet |
Law
with a fasces |
Sculptor
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Locatie (N 53°20'39" - W 6°15'26") (Satellite view: Google Maps)
Item Code: ie048; Photograph: 10 June 2014
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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