Cella Collection

Heart of the Andes, 1859. Creator: Frederic Edwin Church
Heart of the Andes, 1859

The Fumigation of Osiris, the Book of the Dead of Neb-Qued, Egyptian, 19th Dynasty. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Ekalavya, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
Ekalavya, 1913. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes and an excellent archer

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Daibutsu at Kamakura, Japan, early 20th century(?). This great bronze statue of Buddha, which is 13.5 metres high and weighs 93 tons, is believed to date from the mid 13th century

Timing a Motor Cycle
Timing a motor cycle : when the machine crosses beams from photo-electric cella at the start and finish of the run, the time is measured. (In fact, the beam is invisible.)

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. An Islamic shrine on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, initially completed in 691-92 under orders of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik

Elevation and floor plan of a house in Pompeii, showing the oecus, exedra, triclinium, cubiculum, peristylium, viridarium, piscina, apotheca, tablinum, bibliotheca, atrium, ala, impluvium, officina

Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Shrine of Edward the Confessor (c1003-1066) one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England built under Henry III by workmen from Italy

Gyan Bapi (Well of Knowledge), Varanasi, India, c1890. Illustration from Inde, Tombeaux et Monuments Sacres, (a work on Indian tombs and sacred monuments), by L Boulanger, (Paris, c1890)

Bathing elephant carved in low relief in a Buddhist shrine
Bathing elephant carved in low relief beside a pool in a Buddhist shrine at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka

The Temple of Venus after being cleared up, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384823 The Temple of Venus after being cleared up, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Venus)

The Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving)
2774980 The Temple of the Sun, Baalbek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of the Sun, Baalbek)

View of the Temple of Venus and Rome, ruins, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384822 View of the Temple of Venus and Rome, ruins, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du Temple de Venus et Rome)

A Peasant Greeting the Statue of Mary, 1817. Creator: Johann Christian Erhard
A Peasant Greeting the Statue of Mary, 1817

An Old Lady Sitting Near a Pillar at Side of Road, 1819. Creator: Johann Christian Erhard
An Old Lady Sitting Near a Pillar at Side of Road, 1819

Pilgrims at the Fudo Shrine, Meguro, 1833-43. 1833-43. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Pilgrims at the Fudo Shrine, Meguro, 1833-43

The Gion Shrine in Snow, ca. 1832. ca. 1832. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Gion Shrine in Snow, ca. 1832

Arai, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, early 20th century. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Arai, from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road, early 20th century

Visit to a Shrine at the Hour of the Ox (Ushi no toki mairi), 1765. 1765
Visit to a Shrine at the Hour of the Ox (Ushi no toki mairi), 1765

Hindus Conversing before a Shrine, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Hindus Conversing before a Shrine, 17th century

A Road in a Gorge near Naples, 1782. Creator: Thomas Jones
A Road in a Gorge near Naples, 1782

Large Shrine Figure in the Happy Valley, Gwalior, India, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Large Shrine Figure in the Happy Valley, Gwalior, India, 1860s

[Old Court of Imam Riza MESHED], 1840s-60s

Erechtheion, Athens, 1842. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
Erechtheion, Athens, 1842

Grande Pagode - Edicule Nord, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Grande Pagode - Edicule Nord, 1866

Grande Pagode - Edicule exterieur Sud, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Grande Pagode - Edicule exterieur Sud, 1866

Edicule exterieur Sud, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Edicule exterieur Sud, 1866

[Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem], 1856-57. Creator: Felice Beato
[Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem], 1856-57

Fontaine de la Croix de Pierre, Rouen, 1852-54. Creator: Edmond Bacot
Fontaine de la Croix de Pierre, Rouen, 1852-54

The Tomb of Iyeyasu Tokugawa, 1888. Creator: John La Farge
The Tomb of Iyeyasu Tokugawa, 1888

Jerusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Face sud de l angle Sud-Est, 1854

Jerusalem, Enceinte du Temple, Vue generale de la face Sud 2, 1854

Debod (Parembole), Vue Generale des Ruines, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Les Chiens, 1875-80. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Les Chiens, 1875-80

Koubbe-Nebi-Monca - Coupole de Moise a Jerusalem, August 1850

Honfleur: Calvary, ca. 1830. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Honfleur: Calvary, ca. 1830

Linga Temple Compound, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Linga Temple Compound, late 19th century. Shiva temple with Nandi; and shrines dedicated to Ganesh, Hanuman; Rama and Lakshmana

Illustrated Legends of the Origins of the Kumano Shrines... late 16th-early 17th century
Illustrated Legends of the Origins of the Kumano Shrines (Kumano engi emaki), late 16th-early 17th century. Momoyama period (1573-1615)

Bhairavi Ragini: Folio from a ragamala series (Garland of Musical Modes), ca. 1640-50. Female devotee worshiping at a Shaiva shrine inside a palace compound

Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita... ca
Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Hands raised in dharmacakra mudra, preaching

Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, early 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, early 14th century. Shrine complex at the foot of Mount Mikasa. Buddhist avatars of the five Kasuga deities appear at the top of the scroll. Kamakura period (1185-1333)

Mandala of Wakamiya of Kasuga Shrine (Kasuga wakamiya mandara), early 14th century. Ame-no-Koyane holds a sword with which to cut through the illusions of the unenlightened mind

A Raja Receives Homage Outside the City... from a Dispersed Manuscript, last quarter of 17th cent
A Raja Receives Homage Outside the City: Page from a Dispersed Manuscript, last quarter of the 17th century

Deer Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Deer Mandala of Kasuga Shrine, late 14th century

Woman with parasol, Nagasaki, Japan, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Woman with parasol and camphor tree at the Suwa Shrine, Nagasaki, Japan, 1898. Kampfer Baum beim O Suwa Tempel. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W

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"Cella: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the captivating world of "Cella, " where art, history, and architecture intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of human creativity. From the lush landscapes depicted in Frederic Edwin Church's masterpiece "Heart of the Andes" to the mystical scenes found within "The Fumigation of Osiris, the Book of the Dead of Neb-Qued, " this collection transports you across continents and centuries. Marvel at the intricate details captured in David Roberts' portrayal of Granada's iconic Gate of Vivarrambla or immerse yourself in Japan's rich heritage with a glimpse at Daibutsu at Kamakura. Feel your heart race as you witness a thrilling moment frozen in time through "Timing a Motor Cycle. " But it is not just grand structures that captivate our attention; even humble dwellings hold stories worth exploring. Delve into Pompeii's past as you study an elevation and floor plan from one ancient house, while also discovering Westminster Abbey's Shrine of Edward the Confessor, shrouded in mystery since 1890. As we journey further eastward, Jerusalem beckons us with its enigmatic allure showcased by The Dome of Rock. Meanwhile, find solace amidst Buddhist traditions with a bathing elephant carved delicately within a shrine. Yet among these remarkable tales lies an intimate narrative - that which unfolds within William Oberdan's cell during his final days spent inside Trieste's Barracks on Piazza Oberdan. Though demolished during darker times, this poignant space serves as a reminder of sacrifice and resilience. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through time and culture as we unlock secrets hidden within each cella - spaces that bear witness to humanity’s triumphs, struggles, and enduring spirit throughout history.