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Heavenly Collection (#4)

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Background imageHeavenly Collection: Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas)
863223 Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas) by Tresham, Henry (1751-1814); 152.4x238.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas)
1109127 Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas) by Voet, Jacob Ferdinand (1639-1700); 76.2x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hortense Mancini)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
696611 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Venus and Mars, c. 1790 (pen and brown ink on paper)

Venus and Mars, c. 1790 (pen and brown ink on paper)
XYC156345 Venus and Mars, c.1790 (pen and brown ink on paper) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); 22.2x18.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas)
XIR180445 Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Auxerre, France; (add.info.: goddess of beauty and love; )

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Venus and Cupid, 1533 (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupid, 1533 (oil on canvas)
BAT192571 Venus and Cupid, 1533 (oil on canvas) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Background imageHeavenly Collection: A camel begging Jupiter for horns. 1811 (etching)

A camel begging Jupiter for horns. 1811 (etching)
7235832 A camel begging Jupiter for horns. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A camel begging Jupiter for horns. The Greek god rides on an eagle. The camel and Jupiter)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)

The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670636 The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (14th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Jupiters bird admonishing an assembly of animals. 1811 (etching)

Jupiters bird admonishing an assembly of animals. 1811 (etching)
7235864 Jupiters bird admonishing an assembly of animals. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: Jupiters bird, the eagle, admonishing a lion, fox, greyhound and rooster)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: DDE-90032048

DDE-90032048
Storm clouds over Pienza, Italy, Tuscany Date: 11/11/2005

Background imageHeavenly Collection: The Apostles Looking at Christ and the Virgin in a Glory of Angels (top right plate), 1546

The Apostles Looking at Christ and the Virgin in a Glory of Angels (top right plate), 1546. Creator: Leon Davent
The Apostles Looking at Christ and the Virgin in a Glory of Angels (top right plate), 1546

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Das Neue Jerusalem, n. d. Creator: Orpha M. Peters

Das Neue Jerusalem, n. d. Creator: Orpha M. Peters
Das Neue Jerusalem, n.d

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour)

Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour)
7261609 Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 35.5x28.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageHeavenly Collection: An Allegory of the Devine Authority of the Church, 15th century (Ink, Watercolour)

An Allegory of the Devine Authority of the Church, 15th century (Ink, Watercolour)
7261601 An Allegory of the Devine Authority of the Church, 15th century (Ink, Watercolour) by Roman School, (16th century); 17.5x13.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Bacchus, Hercules, putto and dragon, 1498 (Pencil, Ink)

Bacchus, Hercules, putto and dragon, 1498 (Pencil, Ink)
7261582 Bacchus, Hercules, putto and dragon, 1498 (Pencil, Ink) by Bonasone, Giulio (c.1498-c.1580); 17.8x13.8 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Bacchus, Hercules)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho)

Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho)
7261018 Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); UIG

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone)

Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone)
7261017 Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Amun, ancient Egyptian god

Amun, ancient Egyptian god
7261253 Amun, ancient Egyptian god. by Duchesne, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amun, also known as Amon, Ammon, Amen, ancient Egyptian god)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Hapi, God of the Nile

Hapi, God of the Nile
7261214 Hapi, God of the Nile. by Champollion, Jean Francois (1790-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hapi, God of the Nile)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Egyptian vases and Harpocrates or god of silence. 1802 (engraving)

Egyptian vases and Harpocrates or god of silence. 1802 (engraving)
7237029 Egyptian vases and Harpocrates or god of silence. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Egyptian chair and priest of the god Serapis with serpent. 1802 (engraving)

Egyptian chair and priest of the god Serapis with serpent. 1802 (engraving)
7237028 Egyptian chair and priest of the god Serapis with serpent. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian chair)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Navratna, 19th century (gouache heightened with gold on paper)

Navratna, 19th century (gouache heightened with gold on paper)
7260246 Navratna, 19th century (gouache heightened with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 28.5 x 20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaipur)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236732 Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the 12 Salii, or leaping priests)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva. 1796 (engraving)

Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva. 1796 (engraving)
7236763 Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Marble statue of Apollo Belvedere. 1779 (engraving)

Marble statue of Apollo Belvedere. 1779 (engraving)
7237427 Marble statue of Apollo Belvedere. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of Apollo Belvedere)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Marble statue of the Roman goddess Flora with garland. 1779 (engraving)

Marble statue of the Roman goddess Flora with garland. 1779 (engraving)
7237431 Marble statue of the Roman goddess Flora with garland. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of Flora with garland)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Flora, Roman goddess of flowers and spring. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Flora, Roman goddess of flowers and spring. 1779 (engraving)
7237410 Statue of Flora, Roman goddess of flowers and spring. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Flora, Roman goddess of flowers)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Ares / Mars, god of war, by Scopas. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Ares / Mars, god of war, by Scopas. 1779 (engraving)
7237408 Statue of Ares/Mars, god of war, by Scopas. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Ares/Mars, god of war, by Scopas)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of a deity known as Averrunci to the Romans, Apotropaei t 1779 (engraving)

Statue of a deity known as Averrunci to the Romans, Apotropaei t 1779 (engraving)
7237405 Statue of a deity known as Averrunci to the Romans, Apotropaei t 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Diana of Ephesus or Artemis of Ephesus. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Diana of Ephesus or Artemis of Ephesus. 1779 (engraving)
7237398 Statue of Diana of Ephesus or Artemis of Ephesus. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Roman goddess Athena Pallas, with crown, breastplate a 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Roman goddess Athena Pallas, with crown, breastplate a 1779 (engraving)
7237395 Statue of Roman goddess Athena Pallas, with crown, breastplate a 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Marble statue of Silenus cradling the infant Dionysus, Louvre. 1779 (engraving)

Marble statue of Silenus cradling the infant Dionysus, Louvre. 1779 (engraving)
7237393 Marble statue of Silenus cradling the infant Dionysus, Louvre. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of the Greek god Dionysus as an old man. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of the Greek god Dionysus as an old man. 1779 (engraving)
7237392 Statue of the Greek god Dionysus as an old man. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysus Sardanapalus)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: The Farnese Hercules, Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. 1779 (engraving)

The Farnese Hercules, Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. 1779 (engraving)
7237433 The Farnese Hercules, Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farnese Hercules)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Roman goddess Magna Mater with mural crown. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Roman goddess Magna Mater with mural crown. 1779 (engraving)
7237429 Statue of Roman goddess Magna Mater with mural crown. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of the River Nile leaning on a sphinx, 1779 (engraving)

Statue of the River Nile leaning on a sphinx, 1779 (engraving)
7237401 Statue of the River Nile leaning on a sphinx, 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Apollo flaying Marsyas, c. 1618 (oil on canvas)

Apollo flaying Marsyas, c. 1618 (oil on canvas)
AII79413 Apollo flaying Marsyas, c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Background imageHeavenly Collection: The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica, modest Venus. 1779 (engraving)

The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica, modest Venus. 1779 (engraving)
7237426 The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica, modest Venus. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving)
7237397 Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of Hercules with his child Telephos. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Hercules with his child Telephos. 1779 (engraving)
7237419 Statue of Hercules with his child Telephos. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Hercules, wearing the Nemean lion skin)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Marble statue of Venus Callipyge. 1779 (engraving)

Marble statue of Venus Callipyge. 1779 (engraving)
7237416 Marble statue of Venus Callipyge. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of Venus Callipyge, or the Aphrodite Kallipygos)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving)

Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving)
7237421 Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of a Centaur and Cupid, now in the Louvre)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of the Tiber River, with oar and cornucopia, Louvre. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of the Tiber River, with oar and cornucopia, Louvre. 1779 (engraving)
7237414 Statue of the Tiber River, with oar and cornucopia, Louvre. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Tiber River)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans. 1779 (engraving)

Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans. 1779 (engraving)
7237411 Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porphyry statue of the goddess Roma triumphans)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of the Roman god Jove or Jupiter. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of the Roman god Jove or Jupiter. 1779 (engraving)
7237406 Statue of the Roman god Jove or Jupiter. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Roman god Jove or Jupiter)

Background imageHeavenly Collection: Statue of the Roman goddess Juno from the 2nd century BC. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of the Roman goddess Juno from the 2nd century BC. 1779 (engraving)
7237403 Statue of the Roman goddess Juno from the 2nd century BC. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Roman goddess Juno)




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Heavenly wonders unfold as a star explodes in the mesmerizing artwork of Norman Lindsay. The Cabbala Tree of Life reveals its mystical secrets, casting a spellbinding aura in vibrant colors. The ethereal dance of the northern lights over Iceland's glacier lagoon enchants with its celestial beauty. Witnessing the Aurora borealis and Milky Way above Fish Lake in Canada evokes a sense of awe and wonder. In ancient frescoes from the Villa Dei Mysteri, initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus transport us to an otherworldly realm. A pair of angels grace our presence, their divine presence bringing solace and serenity. Athena becomes a guiding light for Telemachus on his quest to find Odysseus, illuminating his path with wisdom and courage. The Ascension depicted in Byzantine art transports us to heavenly realms beyond imagination. Gazing at the Milky Way stretching over an old ranch corral or from atop Gila National Wilderness fills our hearts with cosmic grandeur. A panoramic view unveils the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico, where stars twinkle like diamonds scattered across velvet darkness. These heavenly glimpses remind us that there is more to this world than meets the eye – they inspire us to seek beauty beyond earthly boundaries.