Aggressiveness Collection

Portrait of two Japanese wrestlers at the beginning of a match. Behind them, the referee. Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Genre scene inside an office: a jealous lady pulls the hair of a girl seated at a dDesk. A boy, his hands joined, implores her to stop. All around everything in disorder United States

Painting by Domenichino of the Martirio di Sant'Agnese, in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna. Bologna Pinacoteca Nazionale Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The west pediment of the Temple of Zeus, in the Olympia Museum in Greece, with the battle of the lapiths and centaurs at the wedding of Pirithous

Hercules and Caco, marble, Bandinelli, Baccio or Bartolomeo (Florence 1488-1560), Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism

Cannon between the merlons of a fortification, in Lepanto, Greece Greece Lepanto. Date of Photograph:05/1994

Walkway behind the merlons of a fortification, in Lepanto, Greece Greece Lepanto. Date of Photograph:05/1994

Hercules and Cacus and a copy of Michaelangelo's David in front of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Flowers and plants in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. On the background "Ercole e Caco" by Baccio Bandinelli Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism

Hercules and Cacus, statue by Baccio Bandinelli, conserved in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Two storming wagons with scythes. Pen and watercolor drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, preserved in the Royal Library of Turin

Scene of a martyrdom. Drawing by Pordenone, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

The Decollation of St. John the Baptist; work of Caravaggio. Museo Nazionale di Belle Arti, La Valletta, Malta Painting Naturalism of XVII century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Drawing depicting the attack on a city, by the Paduan School, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Knights. Sketch by Raphael, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Drawing High Renaissance

Envy. Drawing by Andrea Mantegna, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Drawing Renaissance

A damned person and two demons. Autographed drawing by Cavalier d'Arpino preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Gallery of the Uffizi

Victory of Heraclius from the Battle of Heraclius and Chosroes, right detail. Fresco by Piero della Francesca, part of the cycle of paintings from the Legend of the True Cross. Church of S

Marble altar piece portraying the meeting of Leone Magno with Attila, a work by Alessandro Algardi kept in the The Colonna Chapel in St.Peter's Basilica

Samson fighting the lion; drawing by Raphael. Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Battle scene; drawing, Leonardo da Vinci. Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Studio Portrait of the two singers Gemma Bellincioni and Roberto Stagno, while performing a scene from the Cavalleria Rusticana. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Ercole and the centaur Nessus, marble, Giambologna (1529 - 1608), Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence Florence Signoria square, Loggia dei Lanzi Sculptural Group Mannerism

Etruscan urn sculpted with the scene of the killing of Mirtilus; located at the Archaeological Museum in Florence. Florence The Archaeological Museum Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Entrance of Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza della Signoria in Florence with the sculptures of David (copy after Michelangelo) and the Hercules

Greek bowl with Heracles and Nereus, Etruscan Museum, Tarquinia Tarquinia Etruscan Museum Goblet Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Marble statue of Hercules and Lycos sculpted by Antonio Canova, at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome. Rome National Gallery of Modern Art Sculptural Group Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

The expulsion of Herod. Detail of the marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's floor, in Siena. Siena Cathedral Tarsia, Marquetry Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of bust, Michelangelo's Saint Proculus on Saint Dominic's Tomb, Saint Dominic's Chapel, Church of Saint Dominic, Bologna

Michelangelo's Saint Proculus from Saint Dominic's Tomb, in Saint Dominic's Chapel in the Church of Saint Dominic in Bologna

Lapidation of the prophets of Baal. Detail of the marble inlaid work on the floor of the Cathedral of Siena. Siena Cathedral Tarsia, Marquetry Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

The tyrannicidal Armodius, Roman copy from the bronze group done in 477 B.C. by sculptors Kritios and Nesiotes, preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Statue of David hurling the sling, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, at the Borghese Gallery in Rome. Rome The Borghese Gallery Statue Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Sculpture group representing a Satyr and a goat fighting, marble work preserved in the National Archaelogical Museum of Naples

The two tyrannicides Armodius and Aristogitone, Roman copy of the bronze group made in 477 B.C. by the sculptors Kritios and Nesiotes preserved in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Judith and Holofernes, bronze, Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi said Donatello (1386-1466), Sala dei Gigli, Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Florence Palazzo Vecchio

Marble statue portraying the Wrestlers, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Florence The Uffizi Gallery Sculptural Group Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Man riding a lion. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Christ mocked. Drawing by Hans Holbein, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The suicide Galata and his wife, preserved in the National Museum of Rome at Palazzo Altemps, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome, Palazzo Altemps Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe

David in the act of hurling his sling. Sculpted work by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in the Galleria Borghese, Rome. Rome Borghese gallery

Sketch by Guercino depicting a beheading, in the National Gallery of Ancient Art, Rome Rome National Gallery of Ancient Art Drawing Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Sacrifice of Abraham, mosaic of a pendentive in the central nave of the Palatina Chapel in Palermo. A mosaic depicting S. Biagio is on the pilaster

Marble altar piece by Alessandro Algardi in the Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican. The altar piece depicts Leone Magno meeting Attila whom threatening Apostles come into sight

Samson fighting with the lion. Drawing by Raffaello preserved in the Galleries of the Academy, Venice Venice Galleries of the Academy Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Battle scene. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci housed in Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice Venice Gallerie dell'Accademia Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

War mower. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, preserved in the Royal Library, Turin Turin Royal Palace Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Two sculpted capitals of the cloister of the Cathedral of Monreale, depicting Cain and Abel. Below it, the smooth geminate columns are visible

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"Unleashing the Beast: A Glimpse into the World of Aggressiveness" Step back in time and witness the raw power and ferocity that defined an era. Mosaics depicting scenes of wild beast hunts transport us to a realm where man's aggressiveness was put to the ultimate test. In one mosaic, we are captivated by a gladiator locked in mortal combat with a fearsome creature. The intensity in his eyes reveals a primal instinct, as he battles for survival amidst the chaos. Another mosaic showcases a triumphant gladiator standing tall over his fallen foe, basking in the glory of victory. The battle scene drawn by Leonardo da Vinci evokes awe-inspiring aggression, capturing every muscle strain and weapon swing with meticulous detail. It serves as a testament to humanity's unyielding determination when faced with adversity. Moving beyond gladiatorial combat, Raphael's depiction of Samson fighting against a lion reminds us that even legends were not exempt from displaying their aggressive might. This drawing portrays Samson's unwavering resolve as he grapples with nature's most formidable predator. As we delve deeper into these mosaics, we encounter armored gladiators engaged in fierce clashes - their bodies adorned with protective gear symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. Each strike represents an act of calculated aggression aimed at outmaneuvering opponents within the confines of ancient arenas. Yet it is not only humans who possess this innate drive; even majestic African elephants charge forward fearlessly through Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. Their sheer size and force remind us that they are be found throughout nature itself. These captivating glimpses into history serve as reminders that aggressiveness has long been embedded within our DNA - driving us to conquer challenges head-on, whether they be physical or metaphorical beasts lurking on our path towards triumph. So let these mosaics ignite your imagination and awaken your own dormant aggressiveness.