Pietra Collection

Italy - Verona - Ponte Pietra and the Castle
Italy - Verona - the Roman Ponte Pietra ( Stone Bridge ) and the Castle Date: circa 1907

Buildings in the Piazza di Pietra, Rome, Italy

Verona along the Adige river, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Verona, Italy Town Skyline on the Adige River with Ponte Pietra at twilight

View towards Pietra Grande. The Brenta Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Italy, Trentino, Val Rendena Date: 17-09-2020

Roma: Museo Nazionale, Piedistallo di Pietra (b / w photo)
6017683 Roma: Museo Nazionale, Piedistallo di Pietra (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museo Nazionale, Piedistallo di Pietra)

Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646084)
2646085 Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646084) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, detail
2646084 Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones, detail by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Roma: Museo Lateranense, Sarcofago di pietra (b / w photo)
6017670 Roma: Museo Lateranense, Sarcofago di pietra (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museo Lateranense, Sarcofago di pietra)

Roma: Museo Nazionale, Sarcofago di pietra (b / w photo)
6017680 Roma: Museo Nazionale, Sarcofago di pietra (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museo Nazionale, Sarcofago di pietra)

Jewellery Box, c. 1730 (oak, ebony, pietra dura, bronze & semi-precious stones)
779611 Jewellery Box, c.1730 (oak, ebony, pietra dura, bronze & semi-precious stones) by Foggini, Giovanni Battista (1652-1725); 34.9x52.7x43.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Detail of a Cabinet depicting a bird (pietra dura)
2560085 Detail of a Cabinet depicting a bird (pietra dura) by French School, (17th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Cabinet thought to have been supplied by Robert Hume)

Girl of Pietraferrazzana, Abruzzo, Italy, 19th century. Her veil is posed to reveal her partially braided hair, and her clothes are decorated with gold braid, embroidery and ribbons

Reliquary casket (gold, silver & semi-precious stones)
875225 Reliquary casket (gold, silver & semi-precious stones) by Florentine School (15th Century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Italy, Veneto, Verona, Ponte Pietra

The Piazza at Pietra Santa, near Viareggio, Italy. Showing the Cathedral and ancient walls - springtime. Date: 1905

ITALY, Veneto, Verona, Ponte Pietra across Adige river

Cabinet, c. 1660-1670. Augsburg. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Italy. Rome. Temple of Hadrian or Hadrianeum. Year 145
Italy. Rome. Temple of Hadrian or Hadrianeum. Built by Antoninus Pius in 145. Incorporated into a later building. Colonnade with Corinthian columns. Piazza di Pietra (Piazza of Stone)

Madonna of Pietra Spregata at Subiaco, Italy Date: 1927

Cabinet; Case by Guillaume Benneman, French, died 1811, Gilt-bronze mounts after models by Gilles-Francois Martin, French, about 1713 - 1795, Mounts cast by Etienne-Jean Forestier, French

Cabinet (one of a pair); Attributed to Adam Weisweiler, French, 1744 - 1820, master 1778, active until 1809; Paris, France, Europe; about 1810; pietra dura plaque mid-17th - late 18th century; Oak

Italy - Verona - Church of St. George, viewed through the arch of Roman Bridge (Ponte Pietra - Stone Bridge ) over the River Adige. Date: circa 1904

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"Pietra: A Journey Through Italy's Rich Heritage" Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Pietra, a name that echoes throughout various corners of Italy. From the ancient city of Verona, adorned with its majestic Ponte Pietra and enchanting Castle, to the bustling Piazza di Pietra in Rome, where historic buildings stand as witnesses to centuries past. Venture further into the picturesque Piazza at Pietra Santa near Viareggio, surrounded by stunning architecture that transports you back in time. As you explore Verona along the serene Adige river, be captivated by its beauty and feel the essence of Veneto flowing through your veins. Marvel at the breathtaking view towards Pietra Grande in Val Rendena, nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Brenta Dolomites - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your journey through Rome's Museo Nazionale and Museo Lateranense, discover intricate stone sculptures like Deucalion and Pyrrha throwing stones or admire Sarcofago di pietra standing as silent testaments to history. Indulge your senses with exquisite craftsmanship as you encounter treasures like a Jewelry Box crafted from oak, ebony, pietra dura (stone inlay), bronze & semi-precious stones. Lose yourself in every detail of a Cabinet depicting a bird using pietra dura techniques - an art form that showcases Italy's mastery over precious materials. Pietra invites you on an extraordinary voyage across time and space. Let it guide you through Italy's rich heritage while leaving an indelible mark on your heart and soul.