Brier Collection

Mosiacs in the apse of Saint Clement's Church in Rome. Rome Saint Clement's Church Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Oh Whats That in the Hollow? (w / c on paper)
RWS137238 Oh Whats That in the Hollow? (w/c on paper) by Hughes, Edward Robert (1851-1914); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; © Royal Watercolour Society

The Mezquita of the Palace of the Alhambra in Granada
3566562 The Mezquita of the Palace of the Alhambra in Granada by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Granada, Alhambra, Spain 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: XIII-XIV secc. ca)

A renaissance door in Prostejov, Czech Republic
3569848 A renaissance door in Prostejov, Czech Republic by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Prostejov, Czech Republic 1940 ca. Date of Artwork: 1538 ca)

The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani
3559060 The Deposition of Christ from the Cross. Panel of the portal, designed by Barisano di Trani, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani

The Salon del las Camas in the Palace of the Alhambra, in Granada
3566565 The Salon del las Camas in the Palace of the Alhambra, in Granada by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Granada, Alhambra, Salon de las Camas, Spain 1880-1890 ca)

A hall with a fountain in the center, in the Palace of the Alhambra, in Granada
3566566 A hall with a fountain in the center, in the Palace of the Alhambra, in Granada by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Granada, Alhambra, Hall, Spain 1880-1890 ca)

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Urbino Door Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec

Postcard, lovers portrait while kissing each other, "Album para Tarjetas postales" Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Postcard, portrait of bride and groom to a balcony overlooking, "Album para Tarjetas postales" Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Postcard commemorating the Regiment of Artillery Mountain Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 22 Cavalry Regiment of Catania Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 21 Cavalry Regiment of Padova Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1903-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 70 Infantry Regiment Brigade Ancona Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 58 Infantry Regiment Brigade Abruzzi Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1896-1910

Portrait of the French actress Liane de Vries, postcard France. Date of Photograph:1895-1905

Portrait of two women posing in ancient costumes at the Turricchio farm Fucecchio Turricchio. Date of Photograph:11/05/1924

Honorary citizenship dedicated to Cittanova d'Istria to General Carlo Petitti di Roreto, 30 July 1919 Trieste Manuscript. Date of Photograph:1919. Date of Artwork:30/07/1919

Parchment dedicated to the "Comandante Gabriele d'Annunzio" from the Ufficiali Redenti della Venezia Giulia Trieste Manuscript. Date of Photograph:1912 ca.. Date of Artwork:1912

Capitals of the facade of the church of Saint-Madeleine in Vezelay France Vezelay Capital Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Postcard commemorating the 14 Infantry Regiment Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Parchment dedicated to "Alois Ritter von Bernatich-Tommasini" Trieste Manuscript. Date of Photograph:1915 ca.. Date of Artwork:1850

Frieze with vine-shoot decorations Low Relief, Basrelief. Date of Photograph:1960 ca.. Date of Artwork:I-II sec. a.C

Family tree of St. Dominic, high relief in polychrome stucco, on the ceiling of the Church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca Mexico Oaxaca, Church of Santa Domingo High Relief Baroque, Colonial Period

Geometrical problems, plants, ribbons and spirals, drawings and pen inscriptions on the back of a paper preserved at the Royal Library of Windsor

Bacchus, oil on canvas, Michelangelo Merisi known as Caravaggio (1570-1610), The Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence The Uffizi Gallery Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Courtyard of von Gloeden's house Taormina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Bronze portal carried out by Filarete. Sculptural work positioned on the facade of St.Peter's Basilica, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Door Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Over a bridge is a cart full of tendrils carried by a horse and led by two men. Rome Environs. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

A bishop's throne made of carved wood, in the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Bishop's Throne Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the decorative frieze on the tomb of Sigismondo Malatesta by Bernardo Ciuffagni and Simone Ferrucci. Malatesta Temple, Rimini Rimini Malatesta Temple, interior Tomb Early Renaissance

Base of the pilaster with a bas-relief representing putti wreath-holders. Work by Matteo de Pasti, located in the Chapel of Children's Games in the Malatestiano Temple

Marble frieze with winged putti playing; work by Agostino di Duccio found in the Isotta chapel, Malatesta Temple, Rimini. Rimini Malatesta Temple, Isotta Chapel Low Relief

Bas relief of a column with putti and garlands in the Sacrament Chapel. Work by Matteo de'Pasti. Malatesta Temple, Rimini Rimini Malatesta Temple, Sacrament Chapel Low Relief

Bas-relief of Malatesta's Temple portal, with the coat of arms and monogram of Sigismondo, in Rimini. Rimini Malatesta's Temple Door Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Detail of Saint Christina's Tomb in the Church of Saint Christina in Bolsena. A statue of the Saint in painted terracotta rests on the sarcophagus

Tomb of Cardinal Pietro Riario by Mino da Fiesole and helpers, located in the Santissimi Apostoli Church in Rome. Rome Santissimi Apostoli Church Funerary Monument High Renaissance, Renaissance

The bronze capital located beneath the pulpit of Prato's Cathedral. Work by Michelozzo. Prato Cathedral Square Capital Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Street vendors with their own products, among the market stalls in Vittorio Emanuele II square Rome Vittorio Emanuele II square. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

A man and an old woman sitting on the steps of their house in Rome while a woman is arranging the tendrils in a basket. Rome. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Still life with crucifix and liturgical objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with liturgical objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with books and hourglass. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Candles, candlesticks and a hourglass placed inside a cabinet. Trompe-l'oeil work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, section of the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Siena

Objects used to celebrate Mass placed inside a cabinet. Trompe-l'oeil work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, section of the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Siena

An ostensorium, detail of the wooden inlaid stall by Fra Giovanni da Verona, collocated in the choir of the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore, in the province of Siena

Ostensorium with a cross on the top, in a cabinet. Inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in the choir stall of the Cathedral of Siena

A few chalices, a holy-water aspergillum, a piece of cloth and two patens, collocated in a cabinet. Inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Siena

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"Brier: Unveiling the Mysteries of Nature's Beauty" Oh, what's that in the hollow? A hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With delicate petals and a sweet fragrance, briers have captivated our hearts for centuries. Intriguingly intertwined with history, these enchanting plants hold tales from different eras. From the rosehip remedies used by ancient healers to the resilience displayed during World War II when Peggy Speeds The Plough. Transported back in time through an exquisite 19th-century illustration of wild roses or illuminated manuscripts like Marco Antonio Binarelli's work on "Bolla della Agregazione auta dalla Venerabile Archiconfraternita di San Rocco di Roma, 1717, " we witness the enduring allure of briers. Even ivory plaques depicting stories of Saint Peter from the Second School of Metz or MarkUS Brier's artistic creations pay homage to their significance. These intricate carvings remind us that they are not just mere plants but symbols deeply embedded in our cultural heritage. As we explore further, we stumble upon a funerary monument dedicated to Pietro Bembo adorned with elegant floral motifs and heads reminiscent of nature's bounty. This tribute reminds us that even in death, briers continue to inspire awe and reverence. Delicate yet resilient, they find their place on initial letters within illuminated codices—a testament to their everlasting presence throughout literary history. And let us not forget Limosina manufacture’s plaque featuring Saint Marziale—an embodiment of grace and beauty entwined within thorny branches—showcasing how they can symbolize both fragility and strength simultaneously. So next time you encounter a humble brier along your path, take a moment to appreciate its rich tapestry woven over centuries. For within its thorns lies a story waiting to be told—a story that connects us all through the timeless beauty of nature.