Sfigurata Collection

The great lighthouse of Alexandria
5307255 The great lighthouse of Alexandria.; (add.info.: 18th century representation of the great lighthouse of Alexandria which was built in 280 BC on the Island of Pharos)

Pharos of Alexandria (engraving)
8635698 Pharos of Alexandria (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt. Illustration from Rom)

Colossus of Rhodes (engraving)
8635139 Colossus of Rhodes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossus of Rhodes. Illustration from Hellas)

Part of a Column from the Temple of Diana, at Ephesus (engraving)
8663130 Part of a Column from the Temple of Diana, at Ephesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a Column from the Temple of Diana, at Ephesus)

Map of Alexandria, showing the lighthouse and the entrance to the port of the city in the 16th century
NWI4862211 Map of Alexandria, showing the lighthouse and the entrance to the port of the city in the 16th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Map of Alexandria)

Plan of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus (engraving)
8663134 Plan of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Temple of Diana at Ephesus)

Pulling down the statue of Diana at Ephesus (engraving)
8664114 Pulling down the statue of Diana at Ephesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulling down the statue of Diana at Ephesus)

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or the Tomb of Mausolus 2, 3, built by five architects Scopas, Bryaxis, Timotheus
FLO4577081 The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or the Tomb of Mausolus 2, 3, built by five architects Scopas, Bryaxis, Timotheus, Leochares and Pythis

Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal (colour litho)
8672877 Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman Temple of Diana, Evora, Portugal)

Ptolemy Soter (c.367 - 283BC) (Ptolemee I Soter) Macedonian general under Alexander the Great
FLO4669919 Ptolemy Soter (c.367 - 283BC) (Ptolemee I Soter) Macedonian general under Alexander the Great. Vignette shows the lighthouse of Alexandria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Roman coin struck in Alexandria during the reign of the Roman emperor Commodus (161-192), 2nd century (coin)
AIS5362292 Roman coin struck in Alexandria during the reign of the Roman emperor Commodus (161-192), 2nd century (coin); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The great Pharos (lighthouse) built in 280 BC on the island of Pharos in the bay of Alexandria, Egypt
533327 The great Pharos (lighthouse) built in 280 BC on the island of Pharos in the bay of Alexandria, Egypt. 18th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

The lighthouse of Alexandria, 1909 (illustration)
2248434 The lighthouse of Alexandria, 1909 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lighthouse of Alexandria, illustration from Je Sais Tout, December 1909)

Representation of one of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity: The Lighthouse of Alexandria (on the island of Pharos)
ELD4843556 Representation of one of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity: The Lighthouse of Alexandria (on the island of Pharos) in Alexandria, Egypt

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"Sfigurata" is an Italian word that means disfigured or deformed and can describe physical appearances that have been altered in a negative way, such as scars or injuries. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or experiences that have left someone feeling emotionally scarred or damaged. In a society obsessed with perfection and beauty, being they are feel isolating and challenging. It's important to remember that true beauty comes from within and that our imperfections make us unique and special. Embracing our flaws and scars can lead to self-acceptance and empowerment. So let's celebrate our sfigurata selves and show the world that we are beautiful just the way we are.