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Foundation Collection (page 6)

"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: Detail of the apse of the Church of SS. Maria and Donato, located in Murano, province of Venice

Detail of the apse of the Church of SS. Maria and Donato, located in Murano, province of Venice. Venice Murano. Church - Facade Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: The monument to the Dogali War Memorial, work by Francesco Azzuri, in Piazza dei Cinquecento in Rome

The monument to 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: Arch of Peace, Milan

Arch of Peace, Milan Milan Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1938 ca.. Date of Artwork:1807-1838

Background imageFoundation Collection: Courtyard of Palazzo Carli-Benedetti, in L'Aquila, in Abruzzo

Courtyard of Palazzo Carli-Benedetti, in L'Aquila, in Abruzzo. Architectural work by Silvestro dell'Aquila L'Aquila Palazzo Carli-Benedetti, courtyard Courtyard Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: The faade of the church of San Mois in Campo San Mois in Venice

The faade of the church of San Mois in Campo San Mois in Venice. It was designed by the architect Alessandro Tremignon Venice Campo San Mois Church - Facade Baroque

Background imageFoundation Collection: Courtyard, Palazzo Antici Mattei (formerly Mattei di Giove), Rome

Courtyard, Palazzo Antici Mattei (formerly Mattei di Giove), Rome Rome Palazzo Antici Mattei, courtyard Courtyard Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Basin for holy water, located in the Cathedral of the Island of Torcello, Venice

Basin for holy water, located in the Cathedral of the Island of Torcello, Venice. Venice Island of Torcello, Cathedral. Sculpture Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: Monument of Egidio Foscherari standing in the Piazza St. Domenico in Bologna

Monument of Egidio Foscherari standing in the Piazza St. Domenico in Bologna Bologna Square of St. Domenico Monumental Tomb Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ruins of the Greek Temple dedicated to Hera, also called Temple of the Palatine Tables

Ruins of the Greek Temple dedicated to Hera, also called Temple of the Palatine Tables, at Metaponto, in Basilicata Matera Metaponto Temple Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageFoundation Collection: Doorway of the church of the Madonna dell'Orto in Venice, with sculptures attributed to Matteo

Doorway of the church of the Madonna dell'Orto in Venice, with sculptures attributed to Matteo Raverti and to the young Antonio Rizzo Venice Door Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ruins of the Rosary Chapel in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, after the fire of 1867

Ruins of the Rosary Chapel in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, after the fire of 1867 Venice Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rosary Chapel Chapel Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: Rosary Chapel, in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, in Venice

Rosary Chapel, in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, in Venice Venice Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rosary Chapel Chapel Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the upper gallery of the courtyard of the palace of the University of Padua, known as 'il B'

View of the upper gallery of the courtyard of the palace of the University of Padua, known as "il B" Padua Palazzo dell'Universit, courtyard Courtyard Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: Loggia of the Council, or of the Grand Guardian of Padua

Loggia of the Council, or of the Grand Guardian of Padua Padua Piazza dell'Unita Italiana Loggia Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: Detail of deambulatory of St Antimo Abbey, near Siena, in Tuscany

Detail of deambulatory of St Antimo Abbey, near Siena, in Tuscany Siena St Antimo, deambulatory Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: the ruins of one of the collonades of the Greek Temple dedicated to Hera

the ruins of one of the collonades of the Greek Temple dedicated to Hera, also called Temple of the Palatine Tables, at Metaponto, in Basilicata Matera Metaponto Temple Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Terrace on the coast of the city of Brindisi, on which two Roman colums rise

Terrace on the coast of the city of Brindisi, on which two Roman colums rise, signaling the end of the Appian Way. Brindisi Column Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Background imageFoundation Collection: Arch of Peace (or Sempione Arch) in Milan

Arch of Peace (or Sempione Arch) in Milan. Milan Trimphal Arch Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-20

Background imageFoundation Collection: Monument for Carlo Alberto, Turin

Monument for Carlo Alberto, Turin Turin Carlo Alberto Square. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: Square of the Scala at Milan: one sees clearly the front of the Scala theatre

Square of the Scala at Milan: one sees clearly the front of the Scala theatre and the monument to Leonardo da Vinci Milan Square of the Scala Theater Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the front of the former Major Hospital of Milan

View of the front of the former Major Hospital of Milan, Milan Hospital, Building, University Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Monument of the senator G.B. Bonzi, in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice

Monument of the senator G.B. Bonzi, in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice. Venice Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, interior Funerary Monument High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: Altar of the Rosary Chapel in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice

Altar of the Rosary Chapel in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice, restored after the fire of 1867 Venice Church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Rosary Chapel Altar Late Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the internal courtyard of the palace of the University of Padua known as 'il B'

View of the internal courtyard of the palace of the University of Padua known as "il B" Padua Palazzo dell'Universit, courtyard Courtyard Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the faade of the church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice

View of the faade of the church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice Venice Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: St. Mark's Square. The pigeons

St. Mark's Square. The pigeons Venice St. Mark's Square. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: The garden outside of Juliet's 'tomb' in Verona

The garden outside of Juliet's "tomb" in Verona Verona Juliet's tomb, garden. Date of Photograph:1936

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ruins of the early Christian basilica of St. Gabriel. Archaeological area of Kos, island of Kos

Ruins of the early Christian basilica of St. Gabriel. Archaeological area of Kos, island of Kos, Greece Greece Island of Kos, Kos Civic Basilica Early Christian Art, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Model of the Trophy of Augustus in Turbia at the Augustan Exhibition in Rome in 1938

Model of the Trophy of Augustus in Turbia at the Augustan Exhibition in Rome in 1938 Rome Augustian Exhibition Model. Date of Photograph:1938. Date of Artwork:1911-1929

Background imageFoundation Collection: Fecundity: plate by Bernard Palissy preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Fecundity: plate by Bernard Palissy preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Plate Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Temple of Apollo at Delphi, in Greece

The Temple of Apollo at Delphi, in Greece Greece Delphi Temple Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:IV sec. a. C

Background imageFoundation Collection: Faade from the Duomo of Nola

Faade from the Duomo of Nola Nola Piazza del Duomo Church Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1960

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the sacred area of largo di Torre Argentina in Rome

View of the sacred area of largo di Torre Argentina in Rome Rome Largo di Torre Argentina, Sacred Area Temple Republican Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960

Background imageFoundation Collection: View of the remains of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) and the Roman Forum in Rome; in

View of the remains of the Basilica Emilia (Aemilia) and the Roman Forum in Rome; in the background the imposing structure of the Temple of Anthony and Faustina appears, and the Church of St

Background imageFoundation Collection: Medieval construction on Via Sacra in Rome

Medieval construction on Via Sacra in Rome Rome Via Sacra. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: Entrance gate to the Royal Palace in Naples

Entrance gate to the Royal Palace in Naples Naples Via San Carlo Building, Royal Palace Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageFoundation Collection: The ruins of the Temple of Mercury in Pompeii

The ruins of the Temple of Mercury in Pompeii Pompeii Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:II sec. ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: Exterior of the Holy Home, Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto

Exterior of the Holy Home, Basilica of Santa Casa, Loreto Loreto Basilica of S. Casa Shrine, Tabernacle High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageFoundation Collection: Castel dell'Ovo in Naples

Castel dell'Ovo in Naples Naples Fort Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XII sec. ca

Background imageFoundation Collection: Panel of one of the inlaid cabinets in the sacristies of Perugia Cathedral

Panel of one of the inlaid cabinets in the sacristies of Perugia Cathedral, work by Mariotto di Paolo Sensi Perugia Cathedral, sacristy Tile Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageFoundation Collection: Under construction, Hill Street Centre, Middlesbrough, 30th May 1980

Under construction, Hill Street Centre, Middlesbrough, 30th May 1980

Background imageFoundation Collection: Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Background imageFoundation Collection: Sunset at the terrace of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens, Attica, Greece

Sunset at the terrace of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens, Attica, Greece

Background imageFoundation Collection: Lighthouse of Bovbjerg Lighthouse. Lemvig, Central Jutland, Denmark

Lighthouse of Bovbjerg Lighthouse. Lemvig, Central Jutland, Denmark

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying foundation stone, Cockington Church

Laying foundation stone, Cockington Church

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying foundation stone, Chelston Church, Torquay

Laying foundation stone, Chelston Church, Torquay

Background imageFoundation Collection: Douglas B-26C Invader N8036E My Mary Lou

Douglas B-26C Invader N8036E My Mary Lou (msn 28975, ex 44-35696), of the Collings Foundation / Aviation Museum of Texas, Uvalde, Texas. Date: 1992

Background imageFoundation Collection: Cockington Church laying foundation stone

Cockington Church laying foundation stone




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