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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
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
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
Plan and elevation of an ancient Greek theater. Portico and steps A, arcades B, stage C, proscenium D, understage or hyposcenium E, prompters box or timello F, dressing room or parascenium G
Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, Roman Agora, AthensRuins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, at the Roman Agora or Roman Forum, Athens, Greece. Porta del Mercato di Atene. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bennardoni from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes
Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or BacchanaliaDepiction of a Roman Bacchanal from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. Five Fauns with horns and tails and five Bacchantes in Spartan tunics dance. Baccanali
View of the Roman Forum in AthensView of the Roman Forum or Agora in Athens, Greece. Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. L Elevazione del Foro di Atene
Lysander, Agesilaus II, Hercules and other heroesLysander and Agesilaus II of Sparta (top) and Hercules in lionskin with club at a sacrifice with Deiphobus, King of Amiclea in Laconia, and his wife (bottom). Vasi rappresentanti Ercole
Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the Imperial ArmyLancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the (German) Imperial Army, 19th century. Ulani. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Grenadiers and chasseurs in the Imperial Army, 19th centuryGrenadiers and chasseurs in the German Imperial Army, 19th century. Granatieri e Cacciatori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15thC tournamentMounted knights in armour in a procession during a tournament for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I at the Castle of Luxembourg, 15th century
Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785Tomb of Widukind, died 785. Leader of the Saxons and chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Sepolcro di Vitichindo
Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor. Charles IV recieving a messenger 1, an electoral mandate 2, the Elector of Brandenburg washing his hands in a silver bowl 3
Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. In crown and ermine cape, he receives boxes of gold and silver 1, diplomas 2, coins from common informers or conspirators 3
Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365King Wenceslaus of Bohemia riding with the Archbishop of Mainz, the Bishops of Bamberg and Wurtzburg and the Burgraves of Nuremberg 1; citizens of Frankfurt on horseback 2; the Archbishop of Mainz 3
First page of the famous Vienna Codex of the Golden Bull, 1365, an illuminated manuscript prepared for King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. Miniatura nel Codice Viennese
View of Cologne Cathedral, GermanyView of Cologne Cathedral, Gothic church in Cologne, Germany. Lato della chiesa Cattedrale di Colonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Triple deities of the ancient Germans, Mairae or MairabusThe triple deities or mother goddesses of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus. Inscribed: In honorem Domits divinae diis Mairabus Dee madri o matrone
Extinct bull aurochs, Bos primigenius, with stag and deer. Rappresentazione dell Uro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus. It depicts Germanicus with his parents, Emperor Tiberius and Livia, sitting in triumph over conquered German men and women
The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea, a sardonyx cameo depicting the apotheosis of Augustus. Augustus, Oikoumene, Roma, Neptune, and Gaia are trampling the armour of defeated German
The Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Sant Angelo, RomeThe Ponte Sant Angelo on the River Tiber and Castel Sant Angelo, Rome. Built by the Emperor Hadrian in 134AD. With St. Peters Basilica in the background. Castello e Ponte S. Angelo
View of Palace of the Caesars, Rome. It was built on the Palatine Hill by Emperor Augustus and is also known as the House of Augustus, Domus Augusti
Plan of the ancient Roman temple, the Pantheon, Rome. Pianta del Panteon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Vicentini from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Plan and elevation of the Baths of Titus, Rome. Thermae Titi, public baths built by Emperor Titus. Terme di Tito. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Front elevation of the Roman temple, the Pantheon, Rome. Panteon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Buonajuti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World
View of the exterior of the Coliseum, Rome. Flavian Amphitheatre. Interno del Colosseo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Buonajuti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy. Sepolcri di Tarquinia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
View of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome. Flavian Amphitheatre. Interno del Colosseo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Buonajuti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Plan and elevations of the theatre at Herculaneum. Teatro d Ercolano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World
Roman burial chamber of Lucius Arruntius and familyBurial chamber of Roman senator Lucius Arruntius the Younger. and family. It contains sarcophagi, marble cinerary urns, funeral altars, skulls, bones, etc
Roman cinerary urn and vase. Two marble cinerary urns found in ancient tombs in Siena 1, 2, and marble urn with pedestal and figure of lion attacking a bull 3. After Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Roman funeral rites for the dead. The parents and family of the deceased surround the bed, the father and mother seated and veiled in grief. Lutto domestico per una defunta
Roman wedding ceremony. Bride and groom hold hands embraced by the goddess Juno Pronuba, while two cupids fly above with garland and foliage
Roman suovetaurilia or suovitaurilia sacrifice ceremony. A woman offers a prayer in front of an altar to Mars, young men in laurel wreaths bring a bull, a ram and a pig for sacrifice
Lares house gods from a shrine found in HerculaneumLares house gods depicted in a Lararium shrine found in Herculaneum. Crowned genii pour libations and bring a boar to sacrfice
Roman noblemen in laurel wreaths and toga at a sacrificial rite. The lack of beards dates the scene to Hadrians or Neros reign. Pompa Sacra. From a bas-relief in the Pio Clementino Museum
Marble statue of an Etruscan priest in ceremonial robes. He holds a patera or libation bowl in his right hand. Two Etruscan leaping priests or Salii carrying bronze shields or ancilia in a religious
Ancient Roman housing, barns and towers from Trajan sAncient Roman housing, barns and towers from Trajans Column. Granai e torri degli Alloggiamenti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Roman Lararium shrine and Lustrazio purification riteRoman household gods or Lares in a Lararium shrine, showing two young men, genii of Augustus, in tunics and coturn sandals with drinking horns, found in Herculaneum 1
A winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius to heavenA winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina to heaven. Campus Martius holds an obelisk at left, and Roma in armour sits at right with shield depicting Romulus and Remus
The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles. Other guests include Roman matron in veil, Charis or Peitho with alabastron, Venus, Hymen seated on the floor