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Portrait of King Charles the Bald, 9th centuryPortrait of King Charles the Bald, Emperor of the Carolingian Empire, 9th century, seated on a grand throne, holding orb and sceptre and wearing a chlamys over his shoulder
Coronation of an ancient Italian king by the archbishop. The king is crowned while wearing a cape over breastplate and holding a sceptre. Six electors of the empire stand to his left
Battle of Marignano in the Italian Wars, 1515Battle of Marignano (now Melegnano) in the Italian Wars, 1515. King Francis I leads his lancers against the pikemen and artillery of the Old Swiss Confederacy
The Arena Civica built in 1807 in Milan, Italy. Designed by the neo-classical architect Luigi Canonica. Arena di Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr
Sempione Gate or Porta Sempione in Milan, Italy, 19th century. Arco Trionfale del Sempione. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr
Royal Villa, Monza, Italy, 1780Royal Villa, Monza, Italy. Built by architect Giuseppe Piermarini in 1780. Reale Villa in Monza. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr
The Palazzo Litta or Palazzo Arese-Litta, Milan. Baroque palace built by architect Francesco Maria Richini in 1640s, with new Rococo facade by Bartolomeo Bolli added in 1750s
Courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato in MilanCourtyard of the Palazzo del Senato (Swiss seminary college) in Milan. Baroque palace built in 1608 by the architect Francesco Maria Richini. Cortile del Collegio Elvetico in Milano
Courtyard of the Archepiscopal Seminary of Milan, 1570. Designed by the architect Giuseppe Meda. Cortile del Seminario in Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr
Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, 14th centuryElevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano
Section through Milan Cathedral, 14th centurySection through Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano
Fresco of the Mass of St. Michael, Monza, Italy13th century fresco of the Eucharist with Christ, Virgin and Saints, known as the Mass of St. Michael, formerly in the church of St. Michele in Monza
Francesco Ferruccio capturing the city of Volterra, Tuscany, 1530. Ferruccio was an Italian captain from Florence, 1489-1530. Francesco Ferrucci costringe Voltera ad arrendersi
Portrait of King Alfonso V of Aragon, 15th centuryPortrait of King Alfonso V of Aragon in suit of armour, and view of his triumphal entry into Naples on a throne wagon drawn by four horses, 1442
Doge of Venice and Procurator of Saint MarkCeremonial robes of the Doge of Venice and Procurator of Saint Mark. Doge e Procuratore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Luigi Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1768-1835, in the robes of Grand Master of the Austrian Imperial Order of the Iron Crown. S. M. Francesco I in Abito di Gran Maestro della Corona di Ferro
Senators of Milan, 17th century. Giovanni Castiglioni 1, Conte Bartelomeo Arese 2 and Conte Giannantonio Castiglione 3. Senatori di Milano
Ludovico Sforza and wife Beatrice d Este, 15th centuryLudovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, 1452-1508, and wife Beatrice d Este, Duchess of Bari, 1475-1497. With their children Massimiliano and Francois
Francesco Sforza and wife Bianca Maria, 15th centuryFrancesco I Sforza, Italian condottiero and Duke of Milan 1401-1466, with second wife Bianca Maria Visconti, Duchess of Milan, 1425-1468. Francesco Sforxa e Bianca Maria
View of the Podestas Palace in Florence, 13th centuryView of the courtyard and facade of the Podestas Palace in Florence, 13th century. Palazzo del Potesta in Firenze. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes
View of the Loggia degli Osii, Milan, Italy, 14th centuryView of the Loggia degli Osii, Milan, Italy. Gothic portico and loggia in the facade. Built by Matteo I Visconti, Podesta of Milan, in 1321. Palazzo degli Anziani
Queen Theodelinda and King Agilulf of the LombardsQueen Theodelinda and King Agilulf the Thuringian of the Lombards, along with saints and angels. From a bas-relief on the main door of Monza Cathedral. Basso-relievo
The Peace of Constance, 1183. Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, and his son Henry VI, King of the Romans, grant peace to the members of the Lombard League. La Pace di Costanza
Tomb of the Blessed Alberto da Bergamo, 13th century. Marble sculptures with man on horseback holding scales (top), and Savior flanked by an angel and a monk (Alberto)
Antependium of altar in the Basilica di Sant AmbrogioRear of the antependium of the altar in the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan. Bas-relief formed of sheets of gold decorated with scenes from St. Ambroses life
Side of the altar in the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, MilanSide of the antependium of the altar in the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan. It is a bas-relief formed of sheets of gold. Lato del Paliotto della Basilica di S. Ambrogio
Facade of St. Marks Basilica, Venice, 1823. Facciata di S. Marco in Venezia. After Seroux d Agincourts Architecture, 1823
Pisa Baptistery, Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower, 1800sThe Pisa Baptistery, Pisa Cathedral and Leaning Tower, 1800s. Some of the Campo Santo cemetery too. Romanesque architecture by the architect Federico Visconti in 1278. Buscheto
Atrium of the Basilica di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 1800s. Built by Saint Ambrose in the 4th century. Romanesque architecture. Atrio della Chiesa di S. Ambrogio in Milano
Crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza CathedralMedieval gold crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral. Corone o donari della reale Basilica di Monza. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
The Rotunda of Saint Thomas, Lombardy, 1823. Plan, section and carved capitals from the Rotonda di San Tome. Chiesa di S. Tommaso in Lemine. After Seroux d Agincourts Architecture, 1823
View of the Basilica of San Michele Maggiore, Pavia, 1800s. Chiesa di S. Michele in Pavia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pietro Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Ancient wall mosaics with portraits of saints and martyrs. Saints Gervasius, Ambrosius and Protasius (top), Saints Felix, Maternus and Nabor (below)
Mosaic in the choir of the Basilica of Sant AmbrogioMosaic of Christ Pantokrator in the choir of the Basilica of Sant Ambrogio, Milan, 4th century. Musaico nel Coro di S. Ambrogio
The interior of 5th century Basilica of St. Clement, RomeThe interior of 5th century Basilica of St. Clement, San Clemente al Laterano, Rome. Chiesa di S. Clemente in Roma. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Cremi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Carroccio of Cremona, medieval city symbolCarroccio, medieval four-wheel wagon with insignia and colours of Cremona, drawn by caparisoned cattle. They follow a group of cavalry in armour. From a description in the Storia di Cremona
The Roman Gate in Milan, 1800s. Rebuilt in the 16th century by architect Leopoldo Polack. Porta Romana di Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes
Portrait of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor, from his seal. He sits on a throne with crown, sceptre and orb. Throne of the HRE at right. Sigillo rappresentante l Imperatore Federigo I
St. Marks Camanile, the Two Towers and LeaningSt. Marks Camanile, Venice, 1, the Two Towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, in Bologna 2, 3, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa 4. Torre di S. Marco di Venezia, della Cattedrale di Pisa, &c
Roman philiosopher Manlius Boethius, 510Costume of Roman philiosopher Manlius Boethius in 510, from an ivory dyptich. Costume del Console Boezio da un Dittico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes
Depictions of the Seven against Thebes. Tydeus, Amphiaraus, Polynices and Parthenopeus, from an Etruscan cameo 1. Amphiaraus with Eriphyle 1, a genius presents a helmet to Amphiaraus 3
View of the village of Portaria, Thessaly, Greece. Veduta di Portaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a landscape by Edward Dodwell from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Depictions of Jason, Minerva and MedeaJason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro Albani 1, figure of an owl from a Greek vase 2
Interior of the Byzantine church Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. Interno del Tempio di S. Sofia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Various architectural features. Capital 6 and base of column from Hagia Sophia 7, dome 8 and capital 9 from the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, circular prison 10, portico 11, Greek church 12
View of the city of Athens, Greece, 1842View of the city of Athens, Greece, with the Acropolis and Parthenon at left, ruins of columns, monuments and Propylaea in front. Vedute di Atene
Facade and plan of rooms in an ancient Greek house. Thyrorion or hallway A, stables B, servants room C, Perystilion or minor courtyard D, passageway E, Gineceo or laundry F, large room G
Ruins of the stadium at Ephesus, Greece. Used for sports and ceremonies, then later for Roman games and circuses. Rovine dello Stadio di Efeso