Writing Collection (#97)

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Writing Collection: Statue depicting Pope Bonifacio VIII, work by Arnolfo di Cambio, Florence

Statue depicting Pope Bonifacio VIII, work by Arnolfo di Cambio, Florence, Museum of the Works of the Cathedral. Florence Museum of the Works of the Cathedral Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Writing Collection: Doorway with lunette in relief representing the Virgin with Child between Saints and Carthusians

Doorway with lunette in relief representing the Virgin with Child between Saints and Carthusians, work of Giovanni Antonio Amadeo

Writing Collection: Washbasin, sculpted work of the Mantegazza kept inside the Chapel of Mary Magdalene in the Church

Washbasin, sculpted work of the Mantegazza kept inside the Chapel of Mary Magdalene in the Church of the Certosa of Pavia Certosa di Pavia Chapel of Mary Magdalene Basin, Sink

Writing Collection: Basin in pietra serena, by the door of the Refectory of the Carthusian monastery of Galluzzo

Basin in pietra serena, by the door of the Refectory of the Carthusian monastery of Galluzzo, work by Giovanni Fancelli Florence Galluzzo, Monastery Basin, Sink, Lavabo Renaissance

Writing Collection: Door of the Refectory of the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo. Inside the lunette, St

Door of the Refectory of the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo. Inside the lunette, St. Lawrence between two angels is represented

Writing Collection: Tombstone of Lapa Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in

Tombstone of Lapa Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo

Writing Collection: Tombstone of Lorenzo Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in

Tombstone of Lorenzo Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo

Writing Collection: Tombstone of Angelo Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in

Tombstone of Angelo Acciaioli preserved in the Chapel of Tobias in the Church of Monks in the Carthusian Monastery of Galluzzo

Writing Collection: Sarcophagus of Bishop Bonifacio da Modena, prearranged by him

Sarcophagus of Bishop Bonifacio da Modena, prearranged by him. The work was caried out by a follower of Balduccio da Pisa and is kept in the Cathedral of Como Como Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore

Writing Collection: Pulpit of the Church of S. Leonardo at Arcetri near Florence

Pulpit of the Church of S. Leonardo at Arcetri near Florence: the work comes from the Church of San Pier Scheraggio. Florence Church of S

Writing Collection: Pitchers: ceramics from the Castel Durante, part of the Contini Bonacossi Collection

Pitchers: ceramics from the Castel Durante, part of the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Contini Bonacossi Collection Jug Renaissance

Writing Collection: Bass-relief portraying the Nativity, work attributed to Amadeo formerly in the Archaeological

Bass-relief portraying the Nativity, work attributed to Amadeo formerly in the Archaeological Museum of Milan Milan Archaeological Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance

Writing Collection: The Temple of Faustina in the Villa Borghese park in Rome

The Temple of Faustina in the Villa Borghese park in Rome Rome Villa Borghese Temple Revival styles, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Writing Collection: Pedestrians and means of transportation that move about on the Corso di Porta Venezia, in Milan

Pedestrians and means of transportation that move about on the Corso di Porta Venezia, in Milan Milan Corso di Porta Venezia. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Writing Collection: Statue portraying Saint Bartholomew skinned, work by Marco d'Agrate preserved in the Cathedral of

Statue portraying Saint Bartholomew skinned, work by Marco d'Agrate preserved in the Cathedral of Milan Milan Cathedral Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Writing Collection: A corner, with the crest of Pope Julius II, of the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome

A corner, with the crest of Pope Julius II, of the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome Rome Corso Vittorio Emanuele Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Writing Collection: The fountain of Acqua Paola in Rome, erected on the wishes of Paul V da Giovanni Vasanzio in

The fountain of Acqua Paola in Rome, erected on the wishes of Paul V da Giovanni Vasanzio in collaboration with Giovanni Fontana Rome Piazza Trilussa Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance

Writing Collection: Fireplace with decorations by Alessandro Vittoria, preserved in the Barbaro Villa in Maser

Fireplace with decorations by Alessandro Vittoria, preserved in the Barbaro Villa in Maser Maser Villa Barbaro Fireplace Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Writing Collection: Funerary monument to Pietro Bembo, by Sammicheli, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua

Funerary monument to Pietro Bembo, by Sammicheli, in the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of Sant Antonio, nave Funerary Monument Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Writing Collection: St. Anthony, statue made from a design by Tiziano Aspetti, located over the altar in the Chapel of

St. Anthony, statue made from a design by Tiziano Aspetti, located over the altar in the Chapel of St. Anthony's Tomb, Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of Sant Antonio

Writing Collection: Solomon. Statue by Giovanni Pisano, from the facade of Siena Cathedral

Solomon. Statue by Giovanni Pisano, from the facade of Siena Cathedral and now preserved in the Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana Siena Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana Statue Gothic, Middle Ages

Writing Collection: Three children playing in a street of Santa Lucia, near Naples

Three children playing in a street of Santa Lucia, near Naples Naples environs. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Writing Collection: The Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento, hanging over the Marina Piccola because of its size

The Hotel Vittoria in Sorrento, hanging over the Marina Piccola because of its size Sorrento Marina Piccola. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Writing Collection: Cover of a Gospel Book, in embossed silver, work preserved in the Opera del Duomo in Lucca

Cover of a Gospel Book, in embossed silver, work preserved in the Opera del Duomo in Lucca. At the center of the cover is a medallion representing the episode of St

Writing Collection: The Baptism of the priest S. Niccol, bas-relief. The work is in the Architrave of the right Portal

The Baptism of the priest S. Niccol, bas-relief. The work is in the Architrave of the right Portal of the Church of S. Salvatore (now della Misericordia) in Lucca

Writing Collection: Detail of the bas-relief representing the Stories of St. Martin

Detail of the bas-relief representing the Stories of St. Martin and the Labor of the months of the year; preserved in the Portico of the Cathedral of St. Martin in Lucca. Lucca Cathedral of S

Writing Collection: Arch of St Ottaviano, by Raffaele Cioli and preserved in Volterra Cathedral

Arch of St Ottaviano, by Raffaele Cioli and preserved in Volterra Cathedral Volterra Cathedral, interior Funerary Monument High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Writing Collection: The portal, on the right side, in the Church of S. Alessandro, Lucca

The portal, on the right side, in the Church of S. Alessandro, Lucca. The portal is surmounted by a shrine; inside the tympanum is a high relief of the Madonna

Writing Collection: Mosaic of the apse of the Basilica of Saints Cosma and Damian in Rome

Mosaic of the apse of the Basilica of Saints Cosma and Damian in Rome, representing Christ amognst Holy Saints Peter and Paul who are respectively introducing the saints Cosma

Writing Collection: Tomb of the Pisa nobleman Andrea Vacc, work by Berthel Thorwaldsen

Tomb of the Pisa nobleman Andrea Vacc, work by Berthel Thorwaldsen. The work is located Northern Part of the Camposanto of Pisa

Writing Collection: Bust representing Giunio Bruto, copy of the sixteenth century of a Roman original

Bust representing Giunio Bruto, copy of the sixteenth century of a Roman original. The work is located in the Northern Part of the Cemetery of Pisa

Writing Collection: Arch of the Peace by Luigi Cagnola in Milan. The Penthouse is surmounted by a colossal bronze

Arch of the Peace by Luigi Cagnola in Milan. The Penthouse is surmounted by a colossal bronze Sestiga della Pace, by Abbondio Sangiorgio and with four Victories on Horse by Giovanni Putti

Writing Collection: Tomb stone of Paolo da Venezia, who died in 1429, located at the Church of the Eremitani or Church

Tomb stone of Paolo da Venezia, who died in 1429, located at the Church of the Eremitani or Church of SS. Filippo e Giacomo, Padua Padua Church of the Eremitani Slab, Plate, Sheet Late Gothic

Writing Collection: Consular dyptych representing Boezius and Lampadius. Bas-relief in ivory kept in the Museo

Consular dyptych representing Boezius and Lampadius. Bas-relief in ivory kept in the Museo Cristiano, Brescia Brescia Museo Cristiano Dyptch Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Writing Collection: An illuminated page with a Madonna with Child and Saints, of the Statute of the Society

An illuminated page with a Madonna with Child and Saints, of the Statute of the Society and Register of the Haberdashers, preserved in the National Civic Museum, Bologna

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Palazzo del Podest Bologna Piazza Maggiore Building Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Writing Collection: Detail of the faade of Palazzo dei Drappieri or Strazzaroli, Bologna

Detail of the faade of Palazzo dei Drappieri or Strazzaroli, Bologna. Bologna Building Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Writing Collection: Wrought copper statue depicting Pope Bonifacio VIII, done by the Sienese goldsmith Manno di Bandino

Wrought copper statue depicting Pope Bonifacio VIII, done by the Sienese goldsmith Manno di Bandino, preserved in the Medieval Civic Museum of Bologna

Writing Collection: Building of the former Istituto Nazionale Fascista della Previdenza Sociale

Building of the former Istituto Nazionale Fascista della Previdenza Sociale, designed by the architect Gino Peressutti, in Padua Padua Building Styles and Movements before 1945

Writing Collection: Funerary monument to Cardinal Branda, Collegiata, Castiglione Olona, Varese

Funerary monument to Cardinal Branda, Collegiata, Castiglione Olona, Varese Castiglione Olona Collegiata Funerary Monument Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Writing Collection: Relief with the Trial by fire that burned the books of Albigesi, detail of the Ark of S

Relief with the Trial by fire that burned the books of Albigesi, detail of the Ark of S. Domenico, work by Nicola Pisano, made for the Church of S. Domenico, Bologna. Bologna Church of S

Writing Collection: Mosaic decoration depicting the Virgin, detail of the apse of the Church of SS

Mosaic decoration depicting the Virgin, detail of the apse of the Church of SS. Maria and Donato, Murano Venice Murano, Church of SS

Writing Collection: The glory of Heaven; mosaic based on the cartoon by Antonio Vassillacchi, called L'Aliense

The glory of Heaven; mosaic based on the cartoon by Antonio Vassillacchi, called L'Aliense, in the middle aisle of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St

Writing Collection: Sepulchral monument to abbot Simone Graziani in Sansepolcro Cathedral

Sepulchral monument to abbot Simone Graziani in Sansepolcro Cathedral Sansepolcro Cathedral Funerary Monument Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Writing Collection: The Last Judgment; mosaic after a cartoon by Maffeo da Verone, in the middle aisle of St

The Last Judgment; mosaic after a cartoon by Maffeo da Verone, in the middle aisle of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St

Writing Collection: Stories from the life of Moses; dome mosaic in St. Mark's Basilica, Venice

Stories from the life of Moses; dome mosaic in St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Writing Collection: Joseph arriving in Potiphar's house and other episodes; dome mosaic in St. Mark's Basilica, Venice

Joseph arriving in Potiphar's house and other episodes; dome mosaic in St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica Mosaic Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Writing Collection: Joseph interprets the Pharaoh's dream; mosaic after a cartoon by Pietro Vecchia, in a lunette of St

Joseph interprets the Pharaoh's dream; mosaic after a cartoon by Pietro Vecchia, in a lunette of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St

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