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River Arno Collection

"Captivating Nightscape

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: View at night over rooftops of Florence, showing Duomo, Uffizi

View at night over rooftops of Florence, showing Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio from Pizalle Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Panoramic view of Ponte Vecchio, River Arno, Palazzo Vecchio and Duomo from Piazzale Michelangelo

Panoramic view of Ponte Vecchio, River Arno, Palazzo Vecchio and Duomo from Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Florence from near San Miniato, 1828

Florence from near San Miniato, 1828
XCF22596 Florence from near San Miniato, 1828 by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: View at dusk over rooftops of Florence, showing Duomo, Uffizi

View at dusk over rooftops of Florence, showing Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio from Pizalle Michelangelo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) over River Arno

Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) over River Arno, Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio, River Arno, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River

The Ponte Vecchio and other bridges over the River Arno at sunset in the city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The late flood of the Arno at Florence – from a sketch by E. W. Cooke, R.A. 1864

The late flood of the Arno at Florence – from a sketch by E. W. Cooke, R.A. 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The late flood of the Arno at Florence - from a sketch by E. W. Cooke, R.A. 1864. View of...the flood which visited that city from the sudden rise of the river Arno, caused by a storm of rain...[Mr

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Skating at Florence, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Skating at Florence, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Skating at Florence, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by L. Caldesi. In Florence this year our English residents and visitors have been able to enjoy skating with as much zest as has been done

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: View of Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno in Florence, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon

View of Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno in Florence, 1745-1775. Creator: Anon
View of Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno in Florence, 1745-1775. Showing the Ponte Vecchio and the Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: View of the Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno in Florence, 1761. Creator: Anon

View of the Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno in Florence, 1761. Creator: Anon
View of the Ponte Santa Trinita over the river Arno in Florence, 1761. In the background the Ponte Vecchio and the Palazzo Vecchio

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Title Page. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet

Title Page. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Title Page

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Arno in the Evening, Florence, 1912. Creator: Oscar Bluemner

The Arno in the Evening, Florence, 1912. Creator: Oscar Bluemner
The Arno in the Evening, Florence, 1912

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Ponte Vecchio, destroyed plate, 1880. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher

Ponte Vecchio, destroyed plate, 1880. Creator: Otto Henry Bacher
Ponte Vecchio, destroyed plate, 1880

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Arno above Florence, 247. Creator: David Young Cameron

Arno above Florence, 247. Creator: David Young Cameron
Arno above Florence, 247

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). Artist: Henry Holiday

Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). Artist: Henry Holiday
Dante and Beatrice, 1883, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings with an Introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, (Cassell and Company, London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Map of Florence, 15th century

Map of Florence, 15th century. View of the city showing the River Arno and Brunelleschis Duomo. From the Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum, Vatican City, Italy

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Ponte Vecchio, 14th century

Ponte Vecchio, 14th century
Ponte Vecchio over the river Arno, 14th century

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: An Overcast Day in Florence near Ponte Santa Trinità, 1888. Creator: Theodor Esbern Philipsen

An Overcast Day in Florence near Ponte Santa Trinità, 1888. Creator: Theodor Esbern Philipsen
An Overcast Day in Florence near Ponte Santa Trinita, 1888

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Arno river and city center

Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Arno river and city center

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Florence, River Arno

Europe, Italy, Tuscany, Florence, River Arno

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: On the Arno, 20th century (etching)

On the Arno, 20th century (etching)
6200087 On the Arno, 20th century (etching) by Richards, Fred (1887-1932); 20.3x15.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Carta della Catena, 1490 (Detail)

Carta della Catena, 1490 (Detail)
BAT44166 Carta della Catena, 1490 (Detail) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Florence, Italy, 1905. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan

Florence, Italy, 1905. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Florence, Italy, 1905

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Title Page Designed for the Sale of the Series of Paysages Gravé

Title Page Designed for the Sale of the Series of Paysages Gravé
Title Page Designed for the Sale of the Series of Paysages Graves pour Jean de Medicis, from Paysages Graves pour Jean de Medicis appelees aussi Paysages Dessines a Florence, Vues de Florence

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: BKS291195110B 01

BKS291195110B 01
View of a Part of the River Arno. Plate from Raccolta delle piu belle Vedute e Prospettive della Cita di Firenze from the composite album Venice and Tuscany

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Dante and Beatrice (photogravure)

Dante and Beatrice (photogravure)
961157 Dante and Beatrice (photogravure) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante and Beatrice; photogravure from the original painting by Henry Holiday)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Map of the town of Florence, 1812 (pencil, ink & w / c on paper)

Map of the town of Florence, 1812 (pencil, ink & w / c on paper)
1077759 Map of the town of Florence, 1812 (pencil, ink & w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Dreaming on the Arno, 1902 (pencil, pastel & gouache on board)

Dreaming on the Arno, 1902 (pencil, pastel & gouache on board)
PNH468043 Dreaming on the Arno, 1902 (pencil, pastel & gouache on board) by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); 14x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: On the Arno (Oil on canvas)

On the Arno (Oil on canvas)
474359 On the Arno (Oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1714-82) (after); 127.3x89.5 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Ponte Vecchio, Florence (colour photo)

Ponte Vecchio, Florence (colour photo)
3093718 Ponte Vecchio, Florence (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ponte Vecchio, Florence. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Florence, Italy (colour photo)

Florence, Italy (colour photo)
3093688 Florence, Italy (colour photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Florence, Italy. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The late Flood of the Arno at Florence (engraving)

The late Flood of the Arno at Florence (engraving)
1613403 The late Flood of the Arno at Florence (engraving) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Flood of the Arno at Florence)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Queens Visit to Florence (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Florence (engraving)
1595205 The Queens Visit to Florence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Florence)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Map of Florence, 1730 (engraving)

Map of Florence, 1730 (engraving)
BAT100307 Map of Florence, 1730 (engraving) by Papini (18th century); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Palazzo Corsini, built 1650-c. 1737 (photo)

Palazzo Corsini, built 1650-c. 1737 (photo)
MUC168879 Palazzo Corsini, built 1650-c.1737 (photo) by Italian School; Lungarno Corsini, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: architects included were Alfonso Parigi the Younger)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Pontevecchio, Florence

The Pontevecchio, Florence
GG28468 The Pontevecchio, Florence by Brandeis, Antonietta (1849-1920); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: View of the Arno and the Ponte Alla Carraia (oil on canvas) (pair to 490411)

View of the Arno and the Ponte Alla Carraia (oil on canvas) (pair to 490411)
490374 View of the Arno and the Ponte Alla Carraia (oil on canvas) (pair to 490411) by Zocchi, Giuseppe (1711-67); 60x84 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: View of Florence (coloured engraving)

View of Florence (coloured engraving)
419887 View of Florence (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Festivals at Florence (engraving)

The Festivals at Florence (engraving)
1594884 The Festivals at Florence (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festivals at Florence)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Mr Oakballs Winter in Florence (chromolitho)

Mr Oakballs Winter in Florence (chromolitho)
1061286 Mr Oakballs Winter in Florence (chromolitho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Oakballs Winter in Florence)

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Spanish Deputation passing through the Lungh Arno, at Florence

Spanish Deputation passing through the Lungh Arno, at Florence, to Offer the Crown of Spain to Prince Amadeus of Italy
1104754 Spanish Deputation passing through the Lungh Arno, at Florence, to Offer the Crown of Spain to Prince Amadeus of Italy (engraving) by English School

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Ponte Vecchio, Florence (oil on canvas) (pair to 490374)

The Ponte Vecchio, Florence (oil on canvas) (pair to 490374)
490411 The Ponte Vecchio, Florence (oil on canvas) (pair to 490374) by Zocchi, Giuseppe (1711-67); 60x84 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Fishing on the Arno using boats and nets, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum

Fishing on the Arno using boats and nets, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum
747025 Fishing on the Arno using boats and nets, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Facade of the Uffizi Gallery on the Lungarno Torrigiani (b / w photo)

Facade of the Uffizi Gallery on the Lungarno Torrigiani (b / w photo)
ALI237858 Facade of the Uffizi Gallery on the Lungarno Torrigiani (b/w photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Alinari

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Dante and Beatrice, from The Worlds Greatest Paintings

Dante and Beatrice, from The Worlds Greatest Paintings
IL388152 Dante and Beatrice, from The Worlds Greatest Paintings published by Oldhams Press in 1920 (colour litho) by Holiday

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: The Ponte Vecchio, built in 1345 (photo)

The Ponte Vecchio, built in 1345 (photo)
KW131027 The Ponte Vecchio, built in 1345 (photo) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: also attibuted to Neri di Fioravante; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Arno Collection: Ponte Vecchio, Florence (oil on canvas)

Ponte Vecchio, Florence (oil on canvas)
STC34135 Ponte Vecchio, Florence (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright




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"Captivating Nightscape: River Arno's Enchanting View over Florence's Rooftops" Immerse yourself in the magical ambiance of Florence as you gaze upon the breathtaking panorama from Piazzale Michelangelo. The night sky casts a mesmerizing glow, illuminating the city's iconic landmarks - the majestic Duomo, magnificent Uffizi Gallery, and the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge. Transported back to 1828, witness how artist San Miniato captured this timeless beauty in his masterpiece "Florence from near San Miniato. " The river Arno gracefully winds its way through the heart of Tuscany's capital, reflecting shimmering lights that dance upon its surface. As dusk settles in, another awe-inspiring vista unfolds before your eyes. From Piazzale Michelangelo once more, marvel at the panoramic view showcasing not only Ponte Vecchio but also Palazzo Vecchio and Duomo. This scene seems like a painting come to life; it is no wonder that UNESCO has recognized Florence as a World Heritage Site. The enchantment continues with a closer look at Ponte Vecchio itself – an architectural gem dating back to the 14th century. Its elegant arches stand proudly over River Arno while connecting both sides of this vibrant city. A symbol of resilience and history throughout centuries. Delve into Florentine culture with Dante and Beatrice by Henry Holiday – their love story immortalized through art since 1883. Feel their passion for this remarkable place as you explore every corner of Florence depicted on a fascinating map from the 15th century. River Arno holds within its waters tales untold yet felt by all who visit. It weaves together past and present, inviting you to immerse yourself in its charm and discover why it remains an enduring symbol of beauty in Italy and beyond.