Giovanni Collection (#35)

GIOVANNI PALESTRINA (1526-1594). Italian composer. Wood engraving

GIACOMO GIROLAMO CASANOVA (1725-1798). Italian adventurer, at age 63. Colored engraving, 1788

OPERA: DON GIOVANNI, 1867. Ballroom scene from an 1867 production of Mozarts Don Giovanni at Her Majestys Theatre, London: wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

GIOVANNI SCHIAPARELLI (1835-1910). Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli. Italian astronomer. Line engraving

KING DOM GARCIA II (1641-1661). A descendant of the first Congo king to adopt Catholicism. Dom Garcia receiving a delegation of Capuchin monks in 1648

JEAN BAPTISTE LULLY (1632-1687). French composer. Copper engraving, French, 1777

GIOVANNI da VERRAZZANO (c1485-c1528). Florentine navigator. Line engraving, 19th century

GIOVANNI PALESTRINA (1525-1594). Italian composer. Line engraving, 19th century

DON JUAN. Or Don Giovanni. Don Juan sets about the conquest of Zerlina, while Leporello leads away Mazetto, her fianc

JOHN CABOT (1450-1498). Ital: Giovanni Caboto, Italian explorer and navigator. In London: c1490: colored wood engraving, 19th century

GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO (1313-1375). Italian writer. Aquatint, German, 1819

JOHN CABOT (1450-1498) claiming Labrador in the name of King Henry VII of England in 1497. Color engraving, 19th century

VENICE: GRAND CANAL, 1686. The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Line engraving from Giovanni Matteo Albertis Giuochi Festive, 1686

Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome, Italy. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Santi Giovanni e Paolo church and statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni, Venice, Italy. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Siena, Italy - Battistero di San Giovanni
Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistry of St. John), Siena, Italy. Located in the square with the same name, close to the Duomo. Date: circa 1910s

Egyptian boy sitting on the head of Rameses II
A young boy sitting on the fallen head of a huge statue of Ancient Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II. This magnificent statue was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of

Nuremberg, Germany - Gansemannchen Fountain
Nuremberg, Germany - The unusual Gansemannchen (The Goose Man) Fountain, featuring a little bronze statueby Giovanni Bologna of a rustic type holding two geese. Date: circa 1910s

Boccaccio (Vico)
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO Italian author, with a matching portrait of his beloved, known as La Fiammetta. Date: 1313 - 1375

Boccaccio (De Brij)
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO DI CETALDO The Italian author of Il Decamerone et alia. Date: 1313 - 1375

Boccaccio (Auber)
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO Italian writer, best known for Il Decamerone. Date: 1313 - 1375

Boccaccio (Drawing)
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO The Italian author of Il Decamerone et alia. Date: 1313 - 1375

Boccaccio (Dall acqua)
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO Italian author of Il Decamerone et alia. Date: 1313 - 1375

Boccaccio (Medallion)
Messer GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO, the father of Tuscan eloquence and the vivacious depictor of the lifestyle of his times. Date: 1313 - 1375

German U-boat 49 hitting Giovanni Albanesi, WW1
German U-boat 49 and crew in the foreground, with the Italian sailing ship the Giovanni Albanesi, which she had just set on fire in the Gulf of Naples during the First World War. Date: 19 March 1918

Arrigo Boito with Verdi
ARRIGO GUISEPPE GIOVANNI BOITO Italian composer and librettist with Verdi Date: 1842 - 1918

Schiaparellis map of the planet Mars
A map of the surface of the planet Mars by the Italian astronomer and historian of science, Giovanni Schiaparelli. Date: 1881/2

Magini / Antonio / Anon Eng
GIOVANNI ANTONIO MAGINI Italian mathematician and astronomer Date: 1555 - 1617

New Priests at Rome
New priests are processed at the church of San Giovanni Laterano, Rome Date: 1907

Giovanni Boldini
GIOVANNI BOLDINI Italian artist Date: 1845 - 1931

PANNINI: COLOSSEUM. The Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Oil on canvas by Giovanni Paolo Pannini, 18th century

MAP: ATLANTIC VOYAGES. Map showing the routes of the major European voyages of discovery, from Leif Ericsson (1001) to Henry Hudson (1610)

TIEPOLO: SAINT JEROME. Saint Jerome in the Desert Listening to the Angels. Pen and ink drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1730s

MASACCIO: ADORATION, 1426. The Adoration of the Magi. Wood by Masaccio, 1426

Geocentric system of Fracastronius
Fracastronius cosmology. Diagram showing the layout of the universe as propounded by Giovanni Fracastronius (1478-1553), the Italian scholar. This is a staunchly geocentric universe

THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI. Giovanni di Paolo. Wood, c1450

SAINT JOHN. Detail of St. John from Tribute Money. Fresco by Masaccio, c1425

BOCCACCIO: LOVERS, c1430. The daughter of Tancredi, Prince of Salerno, with her lover. Flemish miniature, c1430, to a French translation of Giovanni Boccaccios Decameron

MASACCIO: VIRGIN & CHILD. Panel by Masaccio, c1426

CIMABUE: MADONNA. Madonna in Majesty. Panel by Giovanni Cimabue, c1280

MADONNA & CHILD IN MAJESTY. Oil on wood, c1270, by Giovanni Cimabue

ST. ANNE, MADONNA & CHILD. Masaccio. Wood, 1420

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1182-1226). Panel, c1360, by Giovanni da Milano

GIOVANNI BATTISTA PERGOLESI (1710-1736). Italian composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI. Italian friar St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) in Ecstasy: detail, oil on panel by Giovanni Bellini

GIOVANNI MARTINELLI (1885-1969). Italian operatic tenor. Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1939

DON JUAN, 1926. Warner Brothers motion picture starring John Barrymore

MASACCIO: EXPULSION, c1425. Detail, Expulsion from Paradise. Fresco, c1425, by Masaccio

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"Giovanni: A Journey Through Art and Music" Step into the world of Giovanni, where art and music intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Canaletto's breathtaking "Thames" to Bernini's powerful sculpture of Pluto, each masterpiece tells a unique story. In Van Eyck's "The Arnolfini Portrait, " Giovanni is depicted as a symbol of love and devotion. Meanwhile, Saint Francis of Assisi embodies his spiritual side, inspiring generations with his humility and compassion. But Giovanni's influence extends beyond the realm of visual arts. In the realm of music, we encounter the virtuoso double bassist Giovanni Bottesini, whose melodic compositions continue to mesmerize audiences today. Bernini reappears with his iconic sculpture "David, " capturing not only the biblical hero but also showcasing Giovanni's strength and determination. The statue of St Peter in Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano stands tall as a testament to faith and resilience. Giovanni Paolo Panini invites us to an enchanting musical party through his brushstrokes. We can almost hear the melodies filling the air as musicians gather for an unforgettable celebration. Moving forward in time, we witness Giovanni Segantini's thought-provoking piece "The Punishment of Luxury. " This artwork challenges society’s obsession with materialism while urging us to reflect on our values. Fra Angelico takes us back centuries ago with his serene depiction of "The Annunciation. " The altarpiece transports us into a sacred space where divine messages are delivered by heavenly messengers like Hermes Trismegistus within Siena Cathedral. As we conclude this journey through art and music inspired by various Giovannis throughout history, let their creativity ignite our own passions. Let their stories remind us that beauty exists everywhere – from grand cathedrals to intimate portraits – waiting for us to discover it anew.