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Ducal Collection

"Ducal Delights

Background imageDucal Collection: Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany - Marktplatz

Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany - Marktplatz with Ducal Palace (left) and Marktkirche (back right). Date: 1908

Background imageDucal Collection: Doges Palace. Venice

Doges Palace. Venice
Italy. Venice. Doges Palace. Gothic building. 14th - 15th centuries. Facade

Background imageDucal Collection: ENGLAND: BESTWOOD LODGE. A view of Bestwood Lodge in Nottinghamshire, England

ENGLAND: BESTWOOD LODGE. A view of Bestwood Lodge in Nottinghamshire, England, seat of the Duke of St. Albans, built between 1862 and 1865. Wood engraving, English, 1881

Background imageDucal Collection: View of the tower and inner courtyard, commissioned by Duke Francesco Sforza (1401-66)

View of the tower and inner courtyard, commissioned by Duke Francesco Sforza (1401-66)
VLS93247 View of the tower and inner courtyard, commissioned by Duke Francesco Sforza (1401-66), c.1455 (photo) (see also 93248-9) by Filarete, Antonio (c.1400-69); Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Background imageDucal Collection: Panorama in Urbino city from Italy at sunset, city and World Heritage Site in the Marche region of

Panorama in Urbino city from Italy at sunset, city and World Heritage Site in the Marche region of Italy

Background imageDucal Collection: Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy at blue hour

Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy at blue hour

Background imageDucal Collection: Italy, Venice, Riva degli schiavoni at dawn

Italy, Venice, Riva degli schiavoni at dawn

Background imageDucal Collection: Italy, Venice. Doges palace and piazzetta San Marco at sunrise

Italy, Venice. Doges palace and piazzetta San Marco at sunrise

Background imageDucal Collection: DDE-90032720

DDE-90032720
Italy, Mantua Province, Mantua. Town view and Palazzo Ducale from Lago Inferiore, dawn. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageDucal Collection: DDE-90032721

DDE-90032721
Italy, Mantua Province, Mantua. Town view and Palazzo Ducale from Lago Inferiore, dusk. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageDucal Collection: DDE-90032719

DDE-90032719
Italy, Mantua Province, Mantua. Town view and Palazzo Ducale from Lago Inferiore, dawn. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageDucal Collection: DDE-90032487

DDE-90032487
Vertumnus Statue, Palazzo Ducale, Parma, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe Date: 16/08/2008

Background imageDucal Collection: DDE-90032268

DDE-90032268
Arched ceiling and columns at night, Ducal Palace, Venice, Italy. Date: 20/01/2009

Background imageDucal Collection: A view of Elizabethan Chatsworth (oil on canvas)

A view of Elizabethan Chatsworth (oil on canvas)
CTS336446 A view of Elizabethan Chatsworth (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 99.1x124.5 cm; The Devonshire Collections

Background imageDucal Collection: Detail representing a battle, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539

Detail representing a battle, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384714 Detail representing a battle, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

Background imageDucal Collection: The Ducal Palace, Nevers (Nievre), France

The Ducal Palace, Nevers (Nievre), France Date: circa 1930s

Background imageDucal Collection: The Ducal Palace, Renaissance Capitals of the Loggia, from

The Ducal Palace, Renaissance Capitals of the Loggia, from
STC156460 The Ducal Palace, Renaissance Capitals of the Loggia, from Examples of the Architecture of Venice by John Ruskin, engraved by G

Background imageDucal Collection: Wall paintings from the Ducal Palace, Mantua

Wall paintings from the Ducal Palace, Mantua, Italy, 15th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art Eras

Background imageDucal Collection: The Election of a Doge, Venice (oil on canvas)

The Election of a Doge, Venice (oil on canvas)
TW426553 The Election of a Doge, Venice (oil on canvas) by Costello, J. (19th century); 122.2x172.9 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Italian

Background imageDucal Collection: Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and burgher woman

Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and burgher woman
Bartholomeus Brun, burgher, and woman in veil and full-sleeved dress with gold belt, Cologne, 1572. From the Ducal Library at Darmstadt

Background imageDucal Collection: The Birth of the Virgin, 1467 (tempera and oil on wood)

The Birth of the Virgin, 1467 (tempera and oil on wood)
3614092 The Birth of the Virgin, 1467 (tempera and oil on wood) by Carnevale, Fra (d.1484); 144.8x96.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDucal Collection: Nancy, Palais ducal, Portail d entree (colour photo)

Nancy, Palais ducal, Portail d entree (colour photo)
2803910 Nancy, Palais ducal, Portail d entree (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nancy, Palais ducal, Portail d entree)

Background imageDucal Collection: Le Palais ducal de Mantoue (engraving)

Le Palais ducal de Mantoue (engraving)
3646014 Le Palais ducal de Mantoue (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Palais ducal de Mantoue. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1881)

Background imageDucal Collection: Title page of the Etiquette du Palais, Lucca, 1805 (printed paper)

Title page of the Etiquette du Palais, Lucca, 1805 (printed paper)
737014 Title page of the Etiquette du Palais, Lucca, 1805 (printed paper) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Background imageDucal Collection: Urn used for dogal elections (wood)

Urn used for dogal elections (wood)
XIR314686 Urn used for dogal elections (wood) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Urne servant a l election du doge; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDucal Collection: Porte du palais ducal de Venise (engraving)

Porte du palais ducal de Venise (engraving)
3645122 Porte du palais ducal de Venise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porte du palais ducal de Venise. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1861)

Background imageDucal Collection: Book of the Etiquette of the Ducal Palace of Lucca, Lucca

Book of the Etiquette of the Ducal Palace of Lucca, Lucca
698766 Book of the Etiquette of the Ducal Palace of Lucca, Lucca, 1805 (embroidered textile & paper) by French School, (19th century); 29.5x20.4 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Background imageDucal Collection: Interior Court of the Doges Palace, Venice, c. 1756 (oil on canvas)

Interior Court of the Doges Palace, Venice, c. 1756 (oil on canvas)
FIT167209 Interior Court of the Doges Palace, Venice, c.1756 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 46.6x37.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageDucal Collection: View of the Palace of St Mark, Venice, with preparations for the Doge

View of the Palace of St Mark, Venice, with preparations for the Doge
HLK151703 View of the Palace of St Mark, Venice, with preparations for the Doges Wedding (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768)

Background imageDucal Collection: Carlsruhe (engraving)

Carlsruhe (engraving)
3653881 Carlsruhe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlsruhe. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Background imageDucal Collection: Abbey Mills Pumping Station 1868

Abbey Mills Pumping Station 1868
Abbey Mills Pumping Station, outside London : a splendid example of Victorian industrial architecture - it could be a ducal palace ! Date: 1868

Background imageDucal Collection: 20085780

20085780
USA Nevada Las Vegas Venetian Hotel and Casino Replica of Ca DOro behind lake. Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Destination Trip Journey

Background imageDucal Collection: Palazzo Ducale - Porta della Carta - Venice, Italy

Palazzo Ducale - Porta della Carta - Venice, Italy
Palazzo Ducale - Porta della Carta ( The Card Door ) - Venice, Italy. The gentleman in the central foreground looks rather like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDucal Collection: Princess Augusta Frederica - The Duchess of Brunswick

Princess Augusta Frederica - The Duchess of Brunswick
Princess Augusta Frederica of Great Britain (17371813) - granddaughter of George II and the only elder sibling of George III

Background imageDucal Collection: Autograph letter of Amerigo Vespucci written on 30th December 1492 in Seville to

Autograph letter of Amerigo Vespucci written on 30th December 1492 in Seville to the Ducal Commissioner of Genoa

Background imageDucal Collection: Exterior view of the Ducal Palace, built between 1492 and 1495 for the Dukes of Medinacelli

Exterior view of the Ducal Palace, built between 1492 and 1495 for the Dukes of Medinacelli. It should be noted the cushion decoration of the facade

Background imageDucal Collection: Capital decorated, Ducal Palace, located in the lower gallery

Capital decorated, Ducal Palace, located in the lower gallery

Background imageDucal Collection: Elaborate door and mer-man knocker to the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, Italy

Elaborate door and mer-man knocker to the Palazzo Ducale in Genoa, Italy
Genoa, Italy - June 2013; Built in 1289, and the home of Genoas Doges since 1330, the Ducal Palace is now the cultural centre of the city. Unfortunately, it was closed when we got there

Background imageDucal Collection: The Prussian Homage, 1882, by Jan Matejko (1838-1893)

The Prussian Homage, 1882, by Jan Matejko (1838-1893)
Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Polish painter. The Prussian Homage, 1882. National Museum. Krakow. Poland

Background imageDucal Collection: 1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets

1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, wearing the coronet of a Prince of the Blood Royalwhich is similar to that of an Heir-apparent but without the arch and orb

Background imageDucal Collection: Venice, Italy The Embarkation Of The Doge. Engraved By Challis After Basfano

Venice, Italy The Embarkation Of The Doge. Engraved By Challis After Basfano

Background imageDucal Collection: VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588)

VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588). Arachne or Dialects. 1575 - 1577. ITALY. Venice. Ducal Palace. Ceiling decoration in the Sala del Collegio. Renaissance art. Cinquecento

Background imageDucal Collection: TINTORETTO, Il. Battle of Zara

TINTORETTO, Il. Battle of Zara
TINTORETTO, Jacopo Robusti, called Il (1518-1594). Battle of Zara. 1582 - 1587. Victory of the Venetians over the Hungarians in the capture of the city in 1346. Central detail

Background imageDucal Collection: Tatler cover - Wedding of Lord & Lady Granby

Tatler cover - Wedding of Lord & Lady Granby
Front cover of The Tatler magazine with a photograph of the wedding of John Henry Montagu Manners, Marquess of Granby (1886-1940), heir of the Duke of Rutland and Miss Kathleen Tennant

Background imageDucal Collection: Greenhouse by Sir Joseph Paxton at Chatsworth House

Greenhouse by Sir Joseph Paxton at Chatsworth House
Greenhouse ( The Great Conservatory ) of 1837 by Sir Joseph Paxton at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire - demolished in 1920. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDucal Collection: Italy, Venice. Doges palace and piazzetta San Marco at sunrise

Italy, Venice. Doges palace and piazzetta San Marco at sunrise

Background imageDucal Collection: Prince Henry of Battenberg

Prince Henry of Battenberg
Colonel Prince Henry of Battenberg (1858 1896), morganatic descendant of the Grand Ducal House of Hesse, later becoming a member of the British Royal Family

Background imageDucal Collection: Venice, Italy - Courtyard of Ducal Palace

Venice, Italy - Courtyard of Ducal Palace - Ducal Palace with part of St Marks in background. Part of Box 186 Boswell Collection - Venice. Date: circa 1900




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"Ducal Delights: Exploring the Grandeur Palaces and Celebrations" Step into a world of regality and splendor as we embark on a journey through the captivating realm wonders. From the enchanting city of Wiesbaden in Hesse, Germany, to the majestic Marktplatz, prepare to be mesmerized by architectural marvels that exude timeless elegance. As our adventure unfolds, we find ourselves transported to Venice's Doges Palace - an iconic symbol of Venetian power and prestige. Marvel at its intricate details and immerse yourself in history as you wander through its opulent halls. Travel back in time with "The Prussian Homage" by Jan Matejko, capturing a momentous event where loyalty was pledged amidst grandeur. The painting serves as a testament to the significance bestowed upon ducal figures throughout history. Fast forward to 1937 Coronation - witness a sea of coronets adorning noble heads during this extravagant ceremony fit for royalty. The air is filled with anticipation and excitement as tradition intertwines with modernity. From royal weddings gracing Tatler covers to Lord & Lady Granby's union celebrated amidst opulent surroundings – love blossoms against breathtaking backdrops that only dreams are made of. Venturing once more into Venice's embrace, Riva degli schiavoni greets us at dawn with its ethereal beauty. As sunlight dances upon tranquil waters, one cannot help but feel captivated by the serenity that envelops this magical place. At sunrise, Doges Palace stands tall on Piazzetta San Marco – an awe-inspiring sight that leaves visitors spellbound. Its magnificent architecture reflects centuries-old tales etched within its walls; each step taken here is like stepping into history itself.