Letteratura Collection (#7)

Portrait of Arrigo (Enrico) Boito (1842-1918), Italian poet, journalist
XEE557494 Portrait of Arrigo (Enrico) Boito (1842-1918), Italian poet, journalist, novelist and composer. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; English

Portrait of Thomas Warton (1728-1790) English literary historian, critic, and poet
XEE557455 Portrait of Thomas Warton (1728-1790) English literary historian, critic, and poet. 19th century. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French

Portrait of Paul Hervieu (1857-1915), French dramatist and novelist
XEE555792 Portrait of Paul Hervieu (1857-1915), French dramatist and novelist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Ernest Legouve (1807-1903), French dramatist
XEE555784 Portrait of Ernest Legouve (1807-1903), French dramatist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Charles Marie Leconte de Lisle (de l Isle) (1818-1894), French poet
XEE555781 Portrait of Charles Marie Leconte de Lisle (de l Isle) (1818-1894), French poet. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799), French watchmaker
XEE556822 Portrait of Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799), French watchmaker, inventor, musician, diplomat and writer

Portrait of Clement des Marets called Marot (1496-1544), French poet
XEE556742 Portrait of Clement des Marets called Marot (1496-1544), French poet. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean de La Bruyere (Labruyere) (1645-1696), French essayist and moralist
XEE556661 Portrait of Jean de La Bruyere (Labruyere) (1645-1696), French essayist and moralist. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Etienne Jodelle (1532-1573), French dramatist and poet
XEE556613 Portrait of Etienne Jodelle (1532-1573), French dramatist and poet. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Leon Xanrof (1867-1953), French playwright and songwriter
XEE556035 Portrait of Leon Xanrof (1867-1953), French playwright and songwriter. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-1892), French philosopher and writer
XEE556013 Portrait of Ernest Renan (1823-1892), French philosopher and writer. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Jean Richepin (1849-1926), French poet, novelist and dramatist
XEE556009 Portrait of Jean Richepin (1849-1926), French poet, novelist and dramatist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Ferdinand Fabre (1827-1898), French writer
XEE555963 Portrait of Ferdinand Fabre (1827-1898), French writer. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Leon Gandillot (1862-1912), French writer
XEE555955 Portrait of Leon Gandillot (1862-1912), French writer. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Marcel Prevost (1862-1941), French author and dramatist
XEE555912 Portrait of Marcel Prevost (1862-1941), French author and dramatist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Henri Francois Becque (1837-1899), French dramatist
XEE555864 Portrait of Henri Francois Becque (1837-1899), French dramatist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francois Coppee (1842-1908), French poet and novelist
XEE555850 Portrait of Francois Coppee (1842-1908), French poet and novelist. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Jose Maria de Heredia (1842-1905), French poet
XEE555834 Portrait of Jose Maria de Heredia (1842-1905), French poet. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Jacques Delille (Abbe Delille) (1738-1813), French poet and translator
XEE557043 Portrait of Jacques Delille (Abbe Delille) (1738-1813), French poet and translator. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Etienne Jodelle (1532-1573), French dramatist and poet
XEE556936 Portrait of Etienne Jodelle (1532-1573), French dramatist and poet. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Louis Gresset (1709-1777), French poet and dramatist
XEE556825 Portrait of Jean Baptiste Louis Gresset (1709-1777), French poet and dramatist. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Clement des Marets called Marot (1496-1544), French poet
XEE556739 Portrait of Clement des Marets called Marot (1496-1544), French poet. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Francois VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (1613-1680)
XEE556664 Portrait of Francois VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (1613-1680), French author. by French School

Portrait of Guillaume Bude (Budee) (Budaeus) (1467-1540), French scholar
XEE556628 Portrait of Guillaume Bude (Budee) (Budaeus) (1467-1540), French scholar. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jacques Antoine Hippolyte, Comte de Guibert (1743-1790)
XEE556593 Portrait of Jacques Antoine Hippolyte, Comte de Guibert (1743-1790), French general and military writer. by French School

Portrait of Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) French Catholic archbishop, theologian
XEE556479 Portrait of Francois Fenelon (1651-1715) French Catholic archbishop, theologian, poet and writer. by French School

Portrait of Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-1695), French fabulist and poet
XEE556441 Portrait of Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-1695), French fabulist and poet. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Alain Rene Lesage (Le Sage) (1668-1747), French novelist and playwright
XEE556404 Portrait of Alain Rene Lesage (Le Sage) (1668-1747), French novelist and playwright. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Letteratura: A Journey Through the Divine and Historical Realms" In the celestial realm of Paradiso, Canto 31, a saintly throng forms a magnificent rose in the empyrean. Dante Alighieri himself stands witness to this awe-inspiring sight as he reads his works in a vibrant fresco. Descending into the depths of Inferno, Canto 4 reveals an ethereal scene where Homer, poets, and heroes reside in Limbo. Their immortal souls forever trapped but revered for their literary contributions. Moving further into Inferno's treacherous circles, Canto 19 sees Dante fearlessly rebuking Pope Nicholas III within the fourth bolgia. The poet's words echo with truth and condemnation amidst the fiery abyss. Within Inferno's fifth bolgia in Canto 22, Ciampolo cunningly escapes from the clutches of demon Alichino. His daring escape showcases both wit and resilience against infernal forces. The violent tormented souls endure eternal suffering under a rain of fire depicted vividly in Inferno, Canto 14. This haunting illustration from The Divine Comedy captures their anguish amidst Dante's poetic narrative. Inferno's harrowing journey continues in Canto 28 as Bertran de Born's severed head speaks to Dante. This digitally colored engraving brings forth both fascination and dread at this macabre encounter. Amidst these divine and infernal realms lies an unidentified figure portrayed through ancient frescoes—a mysterious presence that adds intrigue to Letteratura’s rich tapestry. Shifting gears to historical events intertwined with literature, we delve into Napoleon Bonaparte’s conquests. At the Battle of Jena on October 14th, 1806—depicted here—we witness his military prowess shaping history itself. Napoleon’s victories are juxtaposed with losses on Eylau’s field after a bloody battle fought on November 8th, 1807.