Florence Collection (page 100)

Dantes Beatrice, (1266-1290), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Dantes Beatrice. Beatrice (1266-1290) was a Florentine woman who has often been identified as the inspiration for Dante Alighieris (c1265-1321) Vita Nuova

Florence Nightingale, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), English social reformer and statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced

President and Mrs Harding at their home, Marion, Illinois, USA, c1921-c1923. Artist: Keystone View Company
President and Mrs Harding at their home, Marion, Illinois, USA, c1921-c1923. Detail from a stereoscopic card. A Republican

Florence Glossop-Harris, British actress, c1911. Artist: Jarman
Florence Glossop-Harris, British actress, c1911. Florence Glossop-Harris as Ophelia in Hamlet

Mrs Lewis Waller, English actress, c1906. Artist: Langfier Photo
Mrs Lewis Waller, English actress, c1906. Postcard posted in 1906. Florence West starred opposite her husband, Lewis Waller, in his most successful romances

Florence Jackson, British actress, c1908. Postcard posted in 1908

Miss Florence Nightingale, 1910. Named after the place of her birth in Italy, Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) devoted her life to the sick and suffering

The Vintage and Drunkenness of Noah, 1469-1484 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Vintage and Drunkenness of Noah, 1469-1484 (1870). After a copy belonging to Mr Ambroise Firmin Didot. From the Camposanto, Pisa

Birth of the Virgin, 1514 (1870). Artist: E Thomas
Birth of the Virgin, 1514 (1870). After the painting by Andrea del Sarto in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence

Madonna del sacco ( Madonna with the Sack ), 1525 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna del sacco ( Madonna with the Sack ), 1525 (1870). Found in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata, Florence. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris

Triumph of St Thomas Aquinas over the Heretics, 1489-1491 (1870). Artist: Perrichon
Triumph of St Thomas Aquinas over the Heretics, 1489-1491 (1870). After the painting by Filippino Lippi in the collection of the Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome

Obsequies of St Francis, 1482-1485 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Obsequies of St Francis, 1482-1485 (1870). Found in the collection of the Santa Trinita, Florence. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

The Calumny of Apelles, 1494-1495 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
The Calumny of Apelles, 1494-1495 (1870). Botticelli spainting is based on a picture by the Ancient Greek artist Apelles. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 1473-1475 (1870). Artist: Hotelin
Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 1473-1475 (1870). After the painting by Antonio Pollaiolo in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Baptism of Christ, 1472-1475 (1870). The left hand angel and parts of the background landscape are believed to be the work of a young Leonardo da Vinci, who was in Verrocchios studio at the time

Madonna and Child with St Fredianus and St Augustine, 1437-1438 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna and Child with St Fredianus and St Augustine, 1437-1438 (1870). Found in the collection of the Louvre. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Madonna delle ombre ( Madonna of the Shadows ), c1450 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Madonna delle ombre ( Madonna of the Shadows ), c1450 (1870). Found in the collection of the Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy

The Coronation of the Virgin, c1430-1432 (1870). Artist: Monvoisin
The Coronation of the Virgin, c1430-1432 (1870). After the painting by Fra Angelico in the collection of the Louvre. A print from Les Chef D oeuvre de la Peinture Italienne by Paul Mantz, Paris, 1870

Scenes from the Life of Christ: Raising of Lazarus, 1304-1305 (1870). Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Scenes from the Life of Christ: Raising of Lazarus, 1304-1305 (1870). Fresco in the Cappella Scrovegni (Arena Chapel), Padua

Florence Nightingale, British nurse and hospital reformer, c1836 (1956). Artist: William White
Florence Nightingale, British nurse and hospital reformer, c1836 (1956). Seated beside her sister, Frances Parthenope, Lady Verney

Florence Nightingale, English nurse and hospital reformer, 1854. Florence Nightingale made her reputation by her organisation of nursing service during the Crimean War

A bust of a warrior in profile, 1882. Original facsimile of a silver point drawing. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

Pollaiuolos Combat of Centaurs, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

Piazza and church of the Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy, 1882. Also featured is the portico of the Foundling Hospital

Piazza and church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

Loggia del Lanzi, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy, 1882. The Piazza della Signoria is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

The courtyard of the Bargello, Florence, Italy, 1882. The Bargello, also known as the Bargello Palace or Palazzo del Popolo (Palace of the People) is a former barracks and prison, now an art museum

The church and piazza of Santa Croce Basilica, Florence, Italy, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

The campanile of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

The canonical gate of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence, Italy, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

The Court of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

The Arch of Titus, Rome, Italy, 1882. The Arch of Titus is a Pentelic marble triumphal arch with a single arched opening, located on the Via Sacra just to the south-east of the Forum in Rome

Botticellis Abundance, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

Portico of the Pazzi Chapel, Cloister of Santa Croce Basilica, Florence, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte, translated by CB Pitman and published by Sampson Low (London, 1882)

Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499), Italian humanist philosopher, 1882. Ficino was one of the most influential humanist philosophers of the early Italian Renaissance, an astrologer

The tomb of Leonardo Bruni (c1369-1444), Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence, 1882. Leonardo Bruni (or Leonardo Aretino) was a leading humanist, historian and a chancellor of Florence

Dante (1265-1321), Florence and the Seven Circles of Hell, 1882. Originally from a fresco at the Servi Gate, Santa Croce. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte

The tomb of the last of the Medici family, San Lorenzo Basilica, Florence, Italy, 1882
The tomb of the last of the Medici family, Chapel of the Medici, San Lorenzo Basilica, Florence, Italy, 1882. From Florence, by Charles Yriarte

The Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy, 19th century. Artist: J Redaway
The Ponte Santa Trinita, Florence, Italy, 19th century. The Ponte Santa Trinita is a Renaissance bridge spanning the Arno and is the oldest elliptic arch bridge in the world

Riders of the plains and hunters of the hills, Georgia, 1922. Artist: Florence Farmborough
Riders of the plains and hunters of the hills, Georgia, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Christ on the Cross, 15th century (1849). Artist: H Moulin
Christ on the Cross, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on a 15th century original in the chapter house of St Marks Convent, Florence

Florentine plebeian and henchman, 14th century (1849)
Florentine plebeian and henchman, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 14th century engraving

Woman weaving with straw on a hand loom, Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Woman weaving with straw on a hand loom, Fiesole, near Florence, Italy, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

The Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy, 1893. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Tomb of Elizabeth Browning, Florence, design by Lord Leighton, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Tomb of Elizabeth Browning, Florence, design by Lord Leighton, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), c1900s (1936). Florence Nightingale made her reputation by her organisation of nursing service during the Crimean War

Hall of Saturn, Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Hall of Saturn, Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy, 1893. Visible here is Raphaels painting, the Madonna of the Chair. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings

Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, 20th century
Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred Clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, early 20th century. Jameson, Switz and Clarke are playing the roles of Millicent Leroy

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Florence, a city steeped in history and art, has been a muse for countless creative minds throughout the ages. From the masterpieces of Gozzoli and Benozzo di Lese to the intricate Carta della Catena map, this enchanting place has inspired generations. In 1490, as depicted in the Map known as Della Catena by Francesco di Lorenzo Rosselli, one can witness the breathtaking view that captivated Dante Alighieri himself. The Italian poet gazes upon his beloved Beatrice with admiration and longing. The vibrant colours of a woodcut print bring to life the spirit of Florence. Just like Florence Nightingale, who earned her nickname "The Lady With The Lamp" for her tireless dedication to nursing during wartime. Her selflessness shines through centuries later. A princess peers into a mirror, perhaps reflecting on her own beauty amidst Florence's grandeur. And just like the elusive Ghost plant or Indian pipe that blooms mysteriously in its shadows, there is an air of mystique surrounding this captivating city. Perseus and Medusa statue at Loggia dei Lanzi stands tall as a testament to Florentine bravery and resilience. It echoes Michelangelo's David nearby – both sculptures embodying strength and grace that define Florence itself. Santi di Tito's portrait captures Niccolo's essence perfectly - his eyes filled with wisdom gained from living in this remarkable city where art thrives around every corner. Even beyond its borders, Florence leaves an indelible mark on popular culture. The Supremes' iconic image showcases not only their talent but also how far-reaching Florence's influence truly is - transcending time and geography. Florence remains timeless; it continues to inspire artists across various mediums even today. Its allure lies not only in its rich history but also in its ability to ignite creativity within those fortunate enough to experience its magic firsthand.