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Italian Architecture Collection (#3)

Italian architecture is a mesmerizing blend of beauty, history, and grandeur

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Tuscan Views

Tuscan Views
Cityscape, San Gimignano

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Medieval Reflections

Medieval Reflections
Arno River reflect bright colours of buildings surrounding Ponte Vecchio

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Tranquil scene at lake

Tranquil scene at lake
Wisteria flourishes along banks of Lake Como on perfect spring evening

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Classic Venice

Classic Venice
Church Gli Scalzi towers over water taxis and gondolas along Grand Canal in Venice

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Italy, Cinque Terra Village Colour

Italy, Cinque Terra Village Colour
Series of buildings in Riomaggiore display vibrant colours of Cinque Terra villages

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Via Toledo in Naples (oil on canvas)

Via Toledo in Naples (oil on canvas)
XIR407865 Via Toledo in Naples (oil on canvas) by Gigante, Giacinto (1806-76); Museo Nazionale di San Martino, Naples, Italy; (add.info.: Via Toledo a Naples; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Bridge of Sighs, Venice (engraving)

Bridge of Sighs, Venice (engraving)
XJF315738 Bridge of Sighs, Venice (engraving) by Therond, Emile Theodore (b.1821) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Facade of the Senatorial Palace, Rome (engraving)

Facade of the Senatorial Palace, Rome (engraving)
XJF315735 Facade of the Senatorial Palace, Rome (engraving) by Therond, Emile Theodore (b.1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Regatta at Murano, 1648 (oil on canvas)

Regatta at Murano, 1648 (oil on canvas)
XAL314683 Regatta at Murano, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Heintz, Joseph, the younger (c.1600-78); 115x205 cm; Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Fete nautique a Murano; ); German, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Riva degli Schiavone, Venice, 1845

Riva degli Schiavone, Venice, 1845
XMV2639947 Riva degli Schiavone, Venice, 1845 by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Ceremonial reception of Field-marshal Alexander Suvorov in Milan in April 1799, c

Ceremonial reception of Field-marshal Alexander Suvorov in Milan in April 1799, c
BAL265703 Ceremonial reception of Field-marshal Alexander Suvorov in Milan in April 1799, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Charlemagne

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Tracery from the Campanile of Giotto, Florence, from The Seven Lamps of Architecture

Tracery from the Campanile of Giotto, Florence, from The Seven Lamps of Architecture
KW259858 Tracery from the Campanile of Giotto, Florence, from The Seven Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin, engraved by James Charles Armytage (c.1820-97) published 1894 (engraving) by Ruskin

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: The Portico of the Church of San Lorenzo in Milan, c. 1814 (oil on canvas)

The Portico of the Church of San Lorenzo in Milan, c. 1814 (oil on canvas)
XAL257171 The Portico of the Church of San Lorenzo in Milan, c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Migliara, Giovanni (1785-1837); 34x44 cm; Galleria Sabauda, Turin

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Houses Dominated by a Dome, Rome (oil on paper mounted on card)

Houses Dominated by a Dome, Rome (oil on paper mounted on card)
XIR143448 Houses Dominated by a Dome, Rome (oil on paper mounted on card) by Valenciennes, Pierre Henri de (1750-1819); 20.5x25.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: The Rialto, August 1846 (w / c on paper)

The Rialto, August 1846 (w / c on paper)
XYC173625 The Rialto, August 1846 (w/c on paper) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 36.5x26.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: View of the Villa Medici, Rome, 1813 (oil on canvas)

View of the Villa Medici, Rome, 1813 (oil on canvas)
XIR169965 View of the Villa Medici, Rome, 1813 (oil on canvas) by Taunay, Nicolas Antoine (1755-1830); 99x124 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Vespers in the Saint Francis Church in Assisi, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Vespers in the Saint Francis Church in Assisi, 1871 (oil on canvas)
BAL167491 Vespers in the Saint Francis Church in Assisi, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Botkin, Mikhail Petrovich (1839-1914); 111x176 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Cardinal Melchior de Polignac (1661-1742) Visiting St. Peters in Rome (oil on canvas)

Cardinal Melchior de Polignac (1661-1742) Visiting St. Peters in Rome (oil on canvas)
XIR154107 Cardinal Melchior de Polignac (1661-1742) Visiting St. Peters in Rome (oil on canvas) (detail of 222224) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: View over Florence, c. 1829 (oil on canvas)

View over Florence, c. 1829 (oil on canvas)
XKH149001 View over Florence, c.1829 (oil on canvas) by Rottmann, Carl (1797-1850); 36.3x43.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: View of Olevano, 1821-24 (oil on paper on canvas)

View of Olevano, 1821-24 (oil on paper on canvas)
XKH147978 View of Olevano, 1821-24 (oil on paper on canvas) by Reinhold, Heinrich (1788-1825); 22x29.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Trinita dei Monti and the Villa Medici, Rome, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Trinita dei Monti and the Villa Medici, Rome, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR160271 Trinita dei Monti and the Villa Medici, Rome, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Granet, Francois-Marius (1775-1849); 48.5x61.5 cm; Louvre-Lens

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: A View of Rome taken from the Pincio, 1776 (w / c over graphite on antique laid paper)

A View of Rome taken from the Pincio, 1776 (w / c over graphite on antique laid paper)
XYC150254 A View of Rome taken from the Pincio, 1776 (w/c over graphite on antique laid paper) by Pars, William (1742-82); 38.4x53.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Pallazio along the frontage of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Pallazio along the frontage of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Facade of a sixteenth century Pallazio on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Facade of a sixteenth century Pallazio on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: St Marks Astrological Clock is housed in the St Marks Clock tower, on St

St Marks Astrological Clock is housed in the St Marks Clock tower, on St Marks Square in Venice. The first clock housed in the tower was built and installed by Gian Paulo and Gian Carlo Rainieri

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Restaurant and hotel along the frontage of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Restaurant and hotel along the frontage of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, northern Italy. It is the most famous of the citys churches

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Venice, Doges Palace, Inside the central courtyard an Ornamental bronze well-head

Venice, Doges Palace, Inside the central courtyard an Ornamental bronze well-head. The Doges Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale di Venezia) is a gothic palace in Venice

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Venice, Doges Palace, facade. The Doges Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale

Venice, Doges Palace, facade. The Doges Palace (Italian: Palazzo Ducale di Venezia) is a gothic palace in Venice. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is one of the four bridges spanning

The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal

Background imageItalian Architecture Collection: Inigo Jones, English architect

Inigo Jones, English architect
Inigo Jones (1573-1652), English architect. Jones, who travelled abroad and was greatly influenced by Andrea Palladio, is known for bringing Italianate Renaissance architecture to England




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Italian architecture is a mesmerizing blend of beauty, history, and grandeur. From the stunning view of the Villa Farnese and its enchanting gardens in Civitates Orbis Terrarum to the magnificent Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy never fails to amaze with its architectural wonders. Venice, known as the "Floating City, " captivates us with its picturesque charm captured on paper. The Lombardy School's Palazzo Dario, dating back to 1487, stands proudly as a testament to Italian craftsmanship. The allure of Italy extends beyond land; even from Capri's shores in 1886, one can appreciate the breathtaking panorama that unfolds before their eyes on canvas. In Chioggia's Mercato di Pesce, a hand-coloured photo brings life to this bustling fish market. As we wander through Venice's narrow streets like Calle dell Angelo a San Martino or gaze upon Veduta dal Campanile through hand-coloured photos, we are transported back in time. The Sta. Trinita dei Monti in Rome showcases intricate details and vibrant colors that make it truly unforgettable. The Rialto Bridge stands tall amidst Venetian waterways depicted beautifully with ink and watercolor on paper. A glimpse into a Venetian courtyard through black and white photography reveals an intimate space filled with elegance and tranquility. Ale Porte del Dolo etching from c. 1744 invites us into another world where arches meet columns adorned with ornate decorations—a true masterpiece of Italian design. Italian architecture is not just about buildings; it represents centuries of artistry embedded within every stone and brushstroke. It tells stories of innovation, creativity, and cultural heritage that continue to inspire awe-struck visitors from around the globe.