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In 1865 the Great Hall was enlarged by the architect David Bryce, who ordered the roundel portraits from George MacCallum. MacCallum was paid four pounds per profile, a total of £60 for the set of 15 ‘Heads with wreaths’.

The portraits appear…

In 1865 the Great Hall was enlarged by the architect David Bryce, who ordered the roundel portraits from George MacCallum. MacCallum was paid four pounds per profile, a total of £60 for the set of 15 ‘Heads with wreaths’.

The portraits appear…

This stone statue of Asklepios (Asclapius) can be seen on the main façade of the college alongside the statues of Hippocrates and Hygeia.

These three statues were sculpted in a classicised style by Alexander Ritchie. Asklepios is traditionally…

This particular figure wears a diadem on her head and stands naked from the waist up with her right hand behind her back. She does not possess any symbols which indicate her particular identity. This figure appears four times in the sequence of…

This figure is depicted fully draped with the sculptor paying significant attention to portraying the draping of the robe. The statue’s left hand is also seen to be obscured as it is covered by the fabric of the lady’s garments, which again…

This fully draped female figure is depicted with her right hand outstretched, whilst in her left hand she holds three plants, probably some fruit or vegetables. There is a ring on her first left finger and she also wears a bracelet, in the shape of a…

This figure stands with her arms behind her back and is fully draped, although her arms are bare. As with the majority of the statues in the hall she possesses no symbols which distinguish her as Hygeia or any other particular classical…

This fully draped figure appears to be holding a scroll in her right hand. This may be a reference to Clio, the muse of history, who is traditionally depicted with a set of tablets or a scroll, although it is usually open. In any case, the presence…

This classical female figure stands fully draped and is portrayed holding her long hair above both of her shoulders.

Overview

In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall. However, there are only eight unique figures…

This figure is found in the northeast and southwest corners of the Great Hall, her left hand reaches under her robe whilst her right is placed on her head.

Overview

In total 24 female figures stand above the architrave in the Great Hall.…