Minor Divinity Collection

The fountain of Acqua Marica, Rome, animated by electric light effects Rome Piazza della Repubblica, formerly piazza Esedra Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Girl near a bronze statue of the Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Boboli Gardens with the Forcone (Pitchfork) Fountain, or the Garden of Neptune, Florence Florence Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Nymph, sculpture by Vincenzo Rosignoli, displayed at the Festa dell'Arte e dei Fiori (Festival of Art and Flowers)
3559336 Nymph, sculpture by Vincenzo Rosignoli, displayed at the Festa dell'Arte e dei Fiori (Festival of Art and Flowers) of 1896-1897

Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": View of the porch with statues of the Muses into the Achilleion of Corfu
3562333 Album "Meine mittelmeer-reise 1910": View of the porch with statues of the Muses into the Achilleion of Corfu; (add.info.: Corfu, Greece 1910 Date of Artwork: 1890 Artist: Carito)

Postcard view of Rome, Piazza dell'Esedra (now Piazza della Repubblica) with the Fountain of the Naiads Rome Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century

The cascade known as Diana's Bath in the Royal Park of Caserta. In the foreground the statues of Diana and Actaeon Caserta Monumental Fountain Eighteenth Century

The monument to Goethe, collocated in the homonymous square in Frankfurt on Main, Germany. Germany Frankfurt on Main, Goetheplatz

Roman copy of a Hellenistic original of the personification of the river Nile, surrounded by sixteen children and numerous symbols of fertility

Statue of a music-making faun with an infant bacchus on his shoulders. On the right musical instrument and goatskin Naples Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The famous Faun by Praxiteles in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. The sculpture, also known as the Resting Satyr, represents a slightly drunken satyr leaning against the trunk of a tree

Bacchus, by Michelangelo, in the Museo del Bargello in Florence Florence Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Close-up of the fountain of The Naiads, in Rome: in the background, view of the residential buildings that surround Piazza della Repubblica Rome Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century

Faun by Praxitiles, famous marble sculpture in the Capitoline Museums in Rome Rome Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca.. Date of Artwork:I a.C.- IV d.C

The frieze of Dionysius on the acropolis in Athens. The relief shows scenes of the dionisian myth. At the center of the frieze is the wise Silenus Frieze Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period

Hercules and Caco, marble, Bandinelli, Baccio or Bartolomeo (Florence 1488-1560), Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism

Hercules and Cacus and a copy of Michaelangelo's David in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Flowers and plants in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. On the background "Ercole e Caco" by Baccio Bandinelli Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism

Hercules and Cacus, statue by Baccio Bandinelli, conserved in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A Silen gives drink to a satyr while another Silen holds up a theatrical mask; detail of frescoes on a red field of the II style

Study for the figure of Vertumnus; drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Primavera, detail, tempera on panel, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Greek puteal decorated with a scene showing Hermes carrying the young Dionysus to the nymphs; Vatican Museums. Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Vase Hellenistic, Greek Art

Bacchanal with the god carried in triumph by fauns, musicians (who are playing the pan-pipe and tibia) and nudes. Drawing located in the Uffizi

Apollo and the Muses;painting by Giulio Romano. Galleria Palatina, Palazzo Pitti, Florence Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Flora; detail from Botticelli's Primavera. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Primavera; work of Sandro Botticelli. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Three Graces; detail from Botticelli's Primavera. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Clori; detail from Botticelli's Primavera. Uffizi Gallery, Florence Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Satyr and the Farmer; painting by Jacob Jordaens. Musee de Beaux Arts, Brussels Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Muse Urania, drawing by Raphael. Albertina, Vienna Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Study for the frescoes of the Farnesina; drawing by Raphael. British Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Relief decorated with a scene showing a nymph, a baby and the young Pan; Vatican Museums. Vatican City State of the Vatican City Lateran Museums Stone Tablet, Relief Roman Art, Europe

Bronze statue of a Satyr. Work at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples Naples Museo Archeologico Nazionale Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

The muse Calliope; drawing by Raphael. Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Satyr's Head; drawing by Michelangelo. The Louvre, Paris Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Statue of the fountain of the Naiads or of Acqua Marcia in Piazza della Repubblica in Rome Italy Piazza della Repubblica Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century

Satyr, detail of the Neptune fountain during an ice-storm, Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism

Satyr, detail of Neptune's fountain in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence piazza della Signoria Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Satyr, detail of the fountain of Neptune, Giambologna, Jean de Boulogne (1529 - 1608), Piazza della Signoria, Florence; photo studio Florence Signoria square Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism

Naiadi fountain, detail, Republic Square, Rome; Photo studio Rome Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Satyr, detail of the fountain of Neptune, Giambologna, Jean de Boulogne (1529 - 1608), Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence piazza della Signoria Monumental Fountain, Statue Mannerism

Piazza dell'Esedra, train station and The Fountain of the Naiads, Rome Rome Fountain Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

View of the Boboli Gardens with the bath of Neptune in Florence Florence Boboli Gardens Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Fountain of Neptune, Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Boboli Gardens Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Entrance of Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria in Florence with the sculptures of David (copy after Michelangelo) and the Hercules

Detail of a bowl with red figures, painted with a group of gods and an enthroned Zeus. The piece is found at the Tarquinia National Museum in Tarquinia

The sarcophagus of the musician Vincenzo Bellini. Sculpture by Giovan Battista Tassara located in the Cathedral of Catania

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"Exploring the Divine: Unveiling the Minor Divinity in Florence's Piazza della Signoria" In the heart of Florence, amidst the grandeur of marble and artistic masterpieces, lies a hidden realm of minor divinity. Amongst them, Hercules and Cacus stand tall, their statues by Baccio Bandinelli commanding attention in Piazza della Signoria. As if frozen in time, they mirror Michelangelo's David nearby, forming an intriguing juxtaposition that captivates onlookers. As you stroll through this enchanting square, adorned with vibrant flowers and plants, your gaze is drawn to "Ercole e Caco, " Bandinelli's masterpiece against a picturesque backdrop. The bronze statue of Neptune fountain also catches your eye as a young girl marvels at its magnificence. Venturing further into this divine world, you encounter frescoes from Pompeii depicting Silens engaging in revelry with satyrs while holding up theatrical masks – a testament to ancient Roman celebrations. Nearby is Pontormo's study for Vertumnus' figure; his drawing evokes curiosity about this lesser-known deity. The Uffizi Gallery beckons you next with Botticelli's iconic Primavera painting. Its intricate details reveal Flora amidst a tapestry of mythical figures and symbols representing rebirth and fertility. A Greek puteal adorned with Hermes carrying Dionysus to nymphs offers another glimpse into ancient mythology within Vatican City's museums. Delving deeper into these realms of divinity brings forth Bacchanals filled with fauns triumphantly carrying gods alongside musicians playing pan-pipes and tibias - an ode to joyous revelries celebrated throughout history. Giulio Romano's Apollo and the Muses painting adds yet another layer to this rich tapestry as creativity intertwines with divine inspiration. Florence embraces these minor deities within its embrace; they may not be widely known, but their presence is felt in every corner.