Schloßstraße 9, Braunfels
Inspired by classical architecture, a pediment atop a window or door creates harmony and symmetry. This style is often associated with Greek and Roman temples, especially in
terms of structure and form.
To illustrate, in classical architecture, a pediment is usually a triangular, low-pitched gable placed above a cornice and
supported by columns.
A cornice is a horizontal molding. If the molding runs along the sloping sides of
a gable, pediment, or roof, it is called
a ranking cornice.
Here is an example of a house at Schloßstraße 9 in Braunfels, Germany, that features pediments on both
its doors and windows. This two-story house was built
in 1681 for Ludwig Ernst von Hartleben. It is directly
connected to the bell tower and has a partially
plastered half-timbered upper floor.
The corner posts are decorated with acanthus. Acanthus is a stylized foliage carving that resembles the leaves of a Mediterranean plant. It stemmed from Greek architecture.
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