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"Foundations: Building Blocks of History and Faith" From the humble Church Sheep grazing on green pastures to Queen Elizabeth's historic visit to Lloyds in 1952

Background imageFoundation Collection: The ruins of the Temple of Mars Avenger in the Forum of Augustus, Rome

The ruins of the Temple of Mars Avenger in the Forum of Augustus, Rome. Rome Forum of Augustus Temple Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the remains of the temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum

View of the remains of the temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum. Rome Roman Forum, Temple of Saturn Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the three corinthian columns of the temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum

View of the three corinthian columns of the temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum. In the background, the portico of the Consenting Gods

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the remains of the temple of Saturn, on the left, and that of Vespasian, on the right

View of the remains of the temple of Saturn, on the left, and that of Vespasian, on the right, in the Roman Forum. Rome Roman Forum Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageFoundation Collection: The three intact columns that make up the right side of the Temple of Mars Avenger in the Forum of

The three intact columns that make up the right side of the Temple of Mars Avenger in the Forum of Augustus, Rome. Rome Roman Forum, temple of Mars Avenger Temple Augustan Period, Imperial Period

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum, of which only three corinthian columns

View of the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum, of which only three corinthian columns, fluted on the side facing east, remain Rome Roman Forum Temple Republican Period, Roman Art

Background imageFoundation Collection: The interior of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Rome

The interior of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Rome. Rome Church of Santa Maria idegli Angeli Church Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: View from the outside of the ruins of a room in the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of

View from the outside of the ruins of a room in the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica, in the province of Rome Archaeological area of Ostia Antica Thermal Baths Antonine Period

Background imageFoundation Collection: The mausoleum of Cesare Battisti in Trento

The mausoleum of Cesare Battisti in Trento Trento Doss Trento Mausoleum Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1940 ca.. Date of Artwork:1935

Background imageFoundation Collection: Holy water stoup, in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the island of Torcello, Venice

Holy water stoup, in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the island of Torcello, Venice Venice Island of Torcello, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Sculpture Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the Cloister of the Benedictine Monastery in Monreale

View of the Cloister of the Benedictine Monastery in Monreale Monreale Benedictine Monastery, cloister Cloister Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: Detail of the arcades of the cloister of the Church of San Giovanni dei Eremiti, Palermo

Detail of the arcades of the cloister of the Church of San Giovanni dei Eremiti, Palermo. Palermo Church of san Giovanni degli Eremiti, chiostro

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of temple B, one of the four republican era temples that located in the so-called sacred area

View of temple B, one of the four republican era temples that located in the so-called sacred area of Argentina. Rome Torre Argentina, sacred area Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Small model of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, Rome, located in the Castle of S. Angelo, Rome

Small model of the Mausoleum of Hadrian, Rome, located in the Castle of S. Angelo, Rome. Rome Castle of S. Angelo. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: ADA-F-010237-0000

ADA-F-010237-0000
Inner courtyard of the University of Padua, known as the B Padua University of Padua, courtyard Courtyard Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Front view of one of the structures of the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica

Front view of one of the structures of the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica, in the province of Rome Archaeological area of Ostia Antica Thermal Baths Antonine Period

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of a room of the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica

View of a room of the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica, in the province of Rome; inside, parts of a mosaic decoration with sea motifs can be seen Archaeological area of Ostia

Background imageFoundation Collection: View from above of part of the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica

View from above of part of the Forum Baths in the archaeological area of Ostia Antica, in the province of Rome Archaeological area of Ostia Antica Thermal Baths Antonine Period, Imperial Period

Background imageFoundation Collection: In the foreground, the ruins of the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum

In the foreground, the ruins of the Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum, behind which the three corinthian columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Basilica Julia and, in the background

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the ruins of the Temple of Vesta, placed in the Roman Forum, Rome

View of the ruins of the Temple of Vesta, placed in the Roman Forum, Rome. The circular basement and some elements of the latest reconstruction carried out by Septimius Severus are what remains of

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ruins of the Tabernae of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) of the Roman Forum

Ruins of the Tabernae of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) of the Roman Forum Rome Roman Forum Civic Basilica Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: Capital of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) of the Roman Forum

Capital of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) of the Roman Forum Rome Roman Forum Civic Basilica Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:179 a.C.-14 d.C

Background imageFoundation Collection: The remains of the Tribunal of the ancient Roman Forum, in Assisi

The remains of the Tribunal of the ancient Roman Forum, in Assisi Assisi Roman Forum. Date of Photograph:1939

Background imageFoundation Collection: Facade of the Church of Santa Lucia. Architectural work by Flaminio del Turco

Facade of the Church of Santa Lucia. Architectural work by Flaminio del Turco, located in Montepulciano. Montepulciano Church - Facade Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: The monument to Vincenzo Bellini in Catania

The monument to Vincenzo Bellini in Catania Catania Piazza Stesicoro Commemorative Equestrian Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the Parthenon, famous temple in the Acropolis of Athens

View of the Parthenon, famous temple in the Acropolis of Athens. Greece Athens, Acropolis Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: Northern portico of the Erecteion located in the Acropolis of Athens

Northern portico of the Erecteion located in the Acropolis of Athens. Greece Athens, Acropolis Temple Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: The image shows the temple dedicated to Victory Aptera located in the Acropolis of Athens

The image shows the temple dedicated to Victory Aptera located in the Acropolis of Athens Greece Athens, Acropolis Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageFoundation Collection: Temple of Venus and Roma in Rome

Temple of Venus and Roma in Rome Rome Colosseum Temple Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1935. Date of Artwork:121 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: The three still integral columns on the right side of the temple of Mars the Avenger in

The three still integral columns on the right side of the temple of Mars the Avenger in the Augustus forum in Rome Rome Roman Forum Temple Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Aurelian column in Piazza della Colonna in Rome. Designed by Leonardo Sormani

Aurelian column in Piazza della Colonna in Rome. Designed by Leonardo Sormani and Tommaso Della Porta Rome Piazza della Colonna Column Antonine Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City

Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Braccio Nuovo, Gallery Gallery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome

View of the Braccio Nuovo Gallery of the Chiaramonti Museum in the Vatican Museums in Rome, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Braccio Nuovo, Gallery Gallery Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Background imageFoundation Collection: View or the Dogali War Memorial, work by Francesco Azzuri, in Piazza dei Cinquecento in Rome

View or the Dogali War Memorial, work by Francesco Azzuri, in Piazza dei Cinquecento in Rome Rome piazza dei Cinquecento Monument Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Background imageFoundation Collection: The interior of the Church of Sant'Angelo, Perugia

The interior of the Church of Sant'Angelo, Perugia. Perugia Church of Sant'Angelo Church Early Christian Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: The rear and the faade of the Church of S. Biagio. Architectural work by Antonio da San Gallo

The rear and the faade of the Church of S. Biagio. Architectural work by Antonio da San Gallo the Elder, located in Montepulciano

Background imageFoundation Collection: Detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome

Detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome Rome Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II Commemorative Equestrian Monument Eclecticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Wing of the lower portico of the Hospital of the Knights of Rhodes

Wing of the lower portico of the Hospital of the Knights of Rhodes. Today it is an Archaeological Museum. Greece Rhodes Museum Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the Loggia della Signoria or Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

View of the Loggia della Signoria or Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Loggia Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1934

Background imageFoundation Collection: Face of the Cathedral of Ivrea

Face of the Cathedral of Ivrea Ivrea Church - Facade Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1956

Background imageFoundation Collection: Equestrian statue of Carlo alberto at Casale Monferrato

Equestrian statue of Carlo alberto at Casale Monferrato Casale Monferrato Mazzini Square Commemorative Equestrian Monument Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Faade of Palazzo Gambara, today the seat of the town hall located in Verolanuova

Faade of Palazzo Gambara, today the seat of the town hall located in Verolanuova, in the province of Brescia Verolanuova Building - Facade Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: Facade of the Collegiata of S.Martino in Treviglio

Facade of the Collegiata of S.Martino in Treviglio Treviglio Collegiata of S.Martino, facade Church - Facade Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Viadana

Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Viadana Viadana Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1956

Background imageFoundation Collection: The upper cloister of the Abbey of Pontida, province of Bergamo

The upper cloister of the Abbey of Pontida, province of Bergamo. Architectural work by Pietro Isabello. Pontida Abbey, cloister

Background imageFoundation Collection: Partial view of the cloister of the Abbey of Maguzzano, Brescia

Partial view of the cloister of the Abbey of Maguzzano, Brescia. Brescia Maguzzano, Abbey, cloister Cloister High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: The cloister and arcade of the San Lorenzo Church at Chiavenna, in province of Sondrio

The cloister and arcade of the San Lorenzo Church at Chiavenna, in province of Sondrio. In the background "Heaven" (Il Paradiso) Chiavenna San Lorenzo Church

Background imageFoundation Collection: Victory statues on columns, detail of the Monument to Victor Emanuel II

Victory statues on columns, detail of the Monument to Victor Emanuel II, also known as Altare della Patria, by Cesare Zocchi and Mario Rutelli




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