Aglio Collection

A Page from the book Antiquities of Mexico: Comprising Facsimilies of Ancient
1195382 A Page from the book Antiquities of Mexico: Comprising Facsimilies of Ancient Mexican Paintings and Hieroglyphics, c

The Great Chamber in the Second pyramid of Ghizeh, discovered by Giovanni Belzoni, 1820-1822. Plate 12 from Plates Illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia by Giovanni Battista Belzoni

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820-1822. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Figure Subject, 1921. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Figure Subject. After an original work by Agostino Aglio (1777-1857). From The Connoisseur Volume LX [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Roman Catholic Chapel, Moorfields. Celebration of High Mass on Christmas Day, c1841. St. Mary Moorfields, built by John Newman in 1820

Colossal head Discovered in the Ruins of Carnak by G Belzoni, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Colossal head Discovered in the Ruins of Carnak by G Belzoni, 1820. Found in the collection of the British Museum, London

Exterior View of the Two Temples at Ybsambul, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Exterior View of the Two Temples at Ybsambul, Egypt, 1820. The Italian explorer and antiquities collector Giovanni Belzoni explored Egypt and its archaeological sites between 1815 and 1819

Great Chamber in the Second Pyramid of Ghizeh, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Great Chamber in the Second Pyramid of Ghizeh, Egypt, 1820. The Italian explorer and antiquities collector Giovanni Belzoni was the first to enter the second pyramid at Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre

Forced Passage in the Second Pyramid of Ghizeh, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Forced Passage in the Second Pyramid of Ghizeh, Egypt, 1820. The Italian explorer and antiquities collector Giovanni Belzoni was the first to enter the second pyramid at Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre

General View of the Pyramids, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
General View of the Pyramids, Egypt, 1820

The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
The Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, 1820. Statues inside the Temple of Rameses II at Abu Simbel. The Italian explorer Giovanni Belzoni cleared the temple of sand in 1817

Autostrada del Sole bridge at Aglio spanning valley, the old road follows contours, Italy, Europe

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Aglio, the Italian word for garlic, is not just a flavorful ingredient in many dishes but also an artist's name that left its mark on various historical illustrations. In the book "Antiquities of Mexico, " Agostino Aglio's intricate drawings bring ancient civilizations to life. From the Great Chamber in the Second Pyramid of Ghizeh discovered by Giovanni Belzoni to the stunning Interior of the Temple at Ybsombul in Nubia, Aglio captures architectural wonders with remarkable detail. Not limited to ancient ruins, Agostino Aglio's talent extends beyond history. His Figure Subject painting from 1921 showcases his versatility as an artist. Moving closer to home, we find ourselves immersed in a Roman Catholic Chapel during a High Mass celebration on Christmas Day in Moorfields around 1841. Henry Melville masterfully portrays this religious event while capturing every moment filled with devotion and reverence. Returning to Egypt, where Belzoni made groundbreaking discoveries, we encounter another collaboration between him and Agostino Aglio: The Colossal Head Discovered in the Ruins of Carnak. This artwork allows us to marvel at both Belzoni's archaeological achievements and Aglio's ability to breathe life into antiquity through his brushstrokes. The exterior view of Two Temples at Ybsambul transports us back once again to Egypt's grandeur. With meticulous attention to detail, Agostino depicts these magnificent structures against a backdrop of endless desert sands—a testament to human ingenuity standing tall amidst nature's vastness. As we delve deeper into Egyptian mysteries, we explore more chambers within pyramids—the Great Chamber and Forced Passage—both captured by Agostino with awe-inspiring precision. These illustrations provide glimpses into hidden worlds that have fascinated explorers throughout history. Finally, let us not forget about Allium sativum—garlic itself.