Migliavacca Collection

National dress of the peasants of Norway, including a farmer who looks like an Armenian ecclesiastic, 18th century
FLO4623212 National dress of the peasants of Norway, including a farmer who looks like an Armenian ecclesiastic, 18th century

Giuseppe Acerbi and others on a Finnish boat encountering Sami people on the river Rostijocki (Lapland)
FLO4623171 Giuseppe Acerbi and others on a Finnish boat encountering Sami people on the river Rostijocki (Lapland). A noble woman moves forward to welcome them, while others grill fish on a fire

Ancient Germanic warriors. They are naked except for animal skins with heads and antlers, and carry lances, clubs and wood and wicker shields. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua

View of the encampment of German and Roman armies
View of the battle formation, encampment and entrenchment of German and Roman armies in ancient Germany. Roman legions with eagles, cavalry and barracks

The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene
6340189 The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: The apotheosis of Homer)

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986475 Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca

Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986605 Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor)

Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986599 Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV)

Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986484 Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Austrian peasants at work in the fields)

View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece
6340228 View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece)

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986612 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986521 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Walled city with towers and peasants in wheat field 1)

Austrian farmers on their way to church, 18th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986481 Austrian farmers on their way to church, 18th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986589 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986563 Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities: Irmensula)

Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986473 Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Tomb of Widukind, died 785)

Gosauzwang aqueduct in Goisern, Upper Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986501 Gosauzwang aqueduct in Goisern, Upper Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: The aqueduct called the Gosauzwang in Goisern)

Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986496 Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822)

Family of woodcutters in Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986498 Family of woodcutters in Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Family of woodcutters in Austria, 1822)

Peasant wedding in a village in Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986493 Peasant wedding in a village in Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Peasant wedding in a village in Austria, 1822)

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15thC tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986478 Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15thC tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Ancient stone structure near Albersdorf, Germany
Ancient stone megalith structure near Albersdorf, Germany. Ara antica di Albersdorf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Ancient Germanic deities. Statue of the sun god Sunna 1, moon god Mani 2, witches, magas mulieres or Haliurunna 3, goddess of fertility Ziwa or Siva 4. Divinita di Germani

The medieval Benedictine Abbey at Einsiedeln, Switzerland. Badia di Einsedlen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

House of a Swiss farmer
Thatched house of a Swiss farmer, 18th century. Casa di un Contadino Swizzero. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

The medieval castle of Grandson, Vaud, Switzerland. Castello di Grandson. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Yverdon-les-bains
Antique Roman mosaic discovered in Orbe, near Yverdon-les-bains, Switzerland. Mosaic with man playing a lyre, with horse, lion, birds, etc. Antico Mosaico scoperto in Yverdun

Brass grave effigy to Maria Langhans in the church at Hindelbank, Bern, Switzerland, by the sculptor Johann August Nahl. Monumento Sepolcrale

Bride and groom of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 18th century. Sposi del Cantone di Sciaffusa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century
Bride and groom in wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century. They wear Gothic style clothes, the bride in a peculiar cap with an Agnus Dei hanging from the ruff collar

A bailiff of Wolfenschiessen, Switzerland, on horseback, caressing the cheek of a woman, 1800s. Wolfenschiefs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Great St Bernard Hospice in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland
Great St Bernard Hospice for travellers in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland, 1800s. Ospizio del Gran S. Bernardo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Rhine Falls or Rheinfall at Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1800s
The Rhine Falls or Rheinfall at Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 1800s. Caduta del Reno a Lauffen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

The city of Zurich, Switzerland, early 19th century
View of the city of Zurich, bridge over the River Limmat and Lake Zurich, Switzerland, early 19th century. Interno della Citta di Zurigo

Knight of the Spanish Order of Calatrava In ceremonial robes with emblems and crosses. Ordini Cavallereschi di Alcantara, di Cristo, etc

Cloisters of the Domenican monastery in Valladolid. Founded at the end of the 15th century by Don Alonzo, Bishop of Potencia, and famous in the Spanish Inquisition

The hermitage of Monserrato, Isle of Elba
The hermitage or Sanctuary of Monserrato, Porto Azzurro, Isle of Elba, famous pilgrimage site in the 18th century. Veduta delL Eremo di Monserrato

Audience with the Grand Vizier in the throne room of Topkapi Palace. Sala del Trono. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Extenal elevation of the Parthenon. Esterno inalzamento del Partenon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

View of the Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, 1822. The main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Vista dell Imp. Palazzo di Schoenbrun

Family of woodcutters in Austria, 1822. The man stands with an axe, while his wife breastfeeds a child near a well. Familia dei Taalialeana nell Austria

Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822. Men and women dance together to music from a fiddler and recorder. Danze dei Contadini dell Austria

Peasant wedding in a village in Austria, 1822. Musicians play violin and pipes leading a procession with bride and groom from a church. Nozze di villagio dei contadini dell Austria

Descent into the Hallein Salt Mine, Austria, 18th century. Visitors sliding down wooden rails holding torches. Also known as the Salzbergwerk Dürrnberg, near Salzburg

Austrian farmers on their way to church, 18th century
Austrian farmers in Sunday Best outfits on their way to church, 18th century. Contadini dell Austria che si recano alla chiesa

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15thC tournament
Mounted knights in armour in a procession during a tournament for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I at the Castle of Luxembourg, 15th century

Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785
Tomb of Widukind, died 785. Leader of the Saxons and chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Sepolcro di Vitichindo

Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor. Charles IV recieving a messenger 1, an electoral mandate 2, the Elector of Brandenburg washing his hands in a silver bowl 3

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"Migliavacca: A Glimpse into the Timeless Tapestry of History" Step into a world where ancient Germanic warriors roamed, their valor and strength echoing through the ages. Behold, a view of the encampment where Roman and German armies stood as rivals, each with their own tales to tell. In this captivating journey through time, witness the apotheosis of Homer, beautifully immortalized by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene. Marvel at mounted knights in armor parading during a 15th-century tournament, their splendor capturing hearts and imaginations. The rites of Convocation unfold before your eyes; handcolored copperplate engravings bring to life audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1365. Austrian peasants toil diligently in fields under an 18th-century sun while Austrian farmers make their way to church amidst picturesque landscapes. As you explore further, find yourself immersed within the grandeur of Athens' Parthenon's interior—a sight that evokes awe and reverence for Greece's rich heritage. Delve deeper into history as miniatures from the Golden Bull transport you back to 1365 once more—vividly depicting scenes that shaped empires and destinies. Migliavacca is not just a name but a portal connecting us with centuries past—an intricate tapestry woven from moments frozen in time. It invites us to appreciate our ancestors' struggles, triumphs, traditions—their very essence etched upon these handcolored copperplate engravings. Let Migliavacca be your guide on this remarkable odyssey through history—a visual feast that stirs curiosity and ignites imagination. Discover stories untold within its pages—tales waiting patiently for curious minds like yours to unravel them anew.