Sapienza Collection

Portraits of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar) and Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262987 Portraits of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar) and Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Portraits of Homer and Virgil, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262969 Portraits of Homer and Virgil, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Portrait of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar), 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262984 Portrait of Abu Ma shar (Albumasar), 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Portrait of Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262982 Portrait of Ptolemy, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Portrait of Homer, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262978 Portrait of Homer, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Portrait of Ovid, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262975 Portrait of Ovid, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Portrait of Virgil, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262980 Portrait of Virgil, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

Portraits of Ovid and Juvenal, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262971 Portraits of Ovid and Juvenal, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria

Portrait of Ovid, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco)
6262973 Portrait of Ovid, 1501-03 (monochrome fresco) by Signorelli, Luca (c.1450-1523) (workshop of); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Alberi Library)

The Battle of Zonchio, August 1499
The Battle of Zonchio, also known as the Battle of Sapienza or the First Battle of Lepanto, August 1499, during the Ottoman-Venetian War (1499-1503). 1499

La Sapienza, ceiling of the Salone d Onore or Sala Napoleonica, 1777 (fresco)
3498350 La Sapienza, ceiling of the Salone d Onore or Sala Napoleonica, 1777 (fresco) by Knoller, Martin (1725-1804); Palazzo Greppi, Milan

Wisdom, 1560-62 (oil on canvas)
FTB64545 Wisdom, 1560-62 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: La Sapienza); Italian, out of copyright

Allegory glorification Louis Napoleon king Holland Aan den Koning
Allegory with the glorification of Louis Napoleon, king of Holland Aan den Koning. Vader des Vaderlands, (...) (title on object), Allegorical representation with a bust portrait by Lodewijk Napoleon

Archiginnasio della Sapienza Delle magnificenze
Archiginnasio della Sapienza, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Engraving, between 1747 and 1761

Rome Architectural drawing cupolas Ivo alla
Rome, Architectural drawing for the cupola of S. Ivo alla Sapienza, Rome, Borromini, Francesco, 1599-1667, ca. 1650

Personification of Wisdom, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Portrait of Maximilian Henry of Bavaria, Archbishop of Cologne, Pieter van Schuppen, 1671

The Battle of Zonchio in 1499 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF131276 The Battle of Zonchio in 1499 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: defeat of Venetian navy at Sapienza by Turks; ); Italian

BATTLE OF ZONCHIO, 1499. The naval Battle of Zonchio in the Ionian Sea, during the Ottoman Venetian War, 1499. Contemporary woodcut by an unknown Venetian artist

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"Sapienza: A Journey Through Art, Wisdom, and Knowledge" Step into the world of Sapienza, where portraits come alive to tell stories of ancient wisdom and intellectual prowess. In this captivating fresco collection from 1501-03, we are transported back in time to witness the brilliance of renowned figures. Gazing upon the monochrome frescoes, our eyes meet Abu Ma shar (Albumasar), a Persian astronomer whose knowledge shaped the understanding of celestial movements. Beside him stands Ptolemy, an Egyptian mathematician who revolutionized astronomy with his geocentric model. Moving along the gallery, we encounter Homer and Virgil, two literary giants whose epic poems have echoed through centuries. Their faces reflect their profound impact on literature and culture as they continue to inspire generations. But it is not just these great minds that grace these walls; Ovid's portrait reminds us of his poetic genius while Juvenal's presence hints at biting satire within his works. Each face tells a story - a testament to human creativity and intellect. As we delve deeper into history, "The Battle of Zonchio" transports us to August 1499 when Venetians triumphed over Ottoman forces in an epic naval battle. The painting captures both the chaos and heroism that defined this historic event. Leaving behind these vivid scenes from past eras, we step into another realm – La Sapienza ceiling in Salone d Onore or Sala Napoleonica painted in 1777. Here lies a magnificent fresco depicting knowledge personified as Wisdom herself. With her serene expression and flowing robes adorned with symbols representing various fields of study, she invites us to seek enlightenment through learning. Finally, our journey concludes with "Wisdom, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece created between 1560-62. This allegorical representation portrays Wisdom as a majestic figure surrounded by books symbolizing accumulated knowledge throughout time. Sapienza is not just a collection of art.