Deste Collection

Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, holding a flute. Found in the Tiburtino area of Rome near the Villa d Este. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Perini after an illustration by A

Portrait of Isabella d Este, c. 1535
Portrait of Isabella d Este, c.1535. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

James II and Mary of Modena, (1907). James II (1633-1701) and Mary of Modena (1658-1718), his second wife

Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua
6266164 Isabella d'Este, Marchioness of Mantua; (add.info.: Isabella d'Este, 1474-1539, Marchioness of Mantua. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman I after the painting by Titian)

Villa d'Este, Cernobbio, Italy - postcard 1937 Date: 1937

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Italy, Como Province, Cernobbio. Grand Hotel Villa D'Este, hillside gardens. Date: 19/05/2006

Roma: Tivoli, Villa d Este (b / w photo)
6017697 Roma: Tivoli, Villa d Este (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tivoli, Villa d Este)

Galileo at the Court of Isabella, detail, 1878 (oil on canvas) (detail of 8172)
CH111599 Galileo at the Court of Isabella, detail, 1878 (oil on canvas) (detail of 8172) by Detti, Cesare-Auguste (1847-1914); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Ludovico Sforza and wife Beatrice d Este, 15th century
Ludovico 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 century
Francesco 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

Portrait of Alfonso III Capuccino
AII77875 Portrait of Alfonso III Capuccino by Loves, Matteo (fl.1615-33); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; English, out of copyright

Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539)
5855301 Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Isabella d Este, Countess of Mantua (1474-1539) Scarlet dress with train

Epistle of St Paul to the Romans, double-folio illustration from
VEN1630564 Epistle of St Paul to the Romans, double-folio illustration from Bible de Borso d Este, 1455-61 (vellum) by Crivelli, Taddeo (fl.1451-79); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Sarmatian on the Trajan column, Vesta in the villa d Este, at Tivoli, Paris in the Vatican museum (engraving)
5200711 Sarmatian on the Trajan column, Vesta in the villa d Este, at Tivoli, Paris in the Vatican museum (engraving) by English School

Statue of an Amazon female warrior by Phidias, wearing a peplos, holding a bow, with quiver under her arm. Found near the Villa d Este in Tivoli

Leonora d Este and Tasso (engraving)
2808189 Leonora d Este and Tasso (engraving) by Kaulbach, Wilhelm von (1805-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonora d Este and Tasso.); © Look and Learn

Villa d Este, Lake Como, home of Caroline of Brunswick
Villa d Este, Lake Como, Italy, residence of Queen Caroline of Brunswick. early 19th century

Mary, d Este (Wife of James II) (engraving)
978648 Mary, d Este (Wife of James II) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary d Este (Wife of James II)

Isabella d Este, Marquise of Mantua, The patroness of Aldus Manutius (engraving)
5995266 Isabella d Este, Marquise of Mantua, The patroness of Aldus Manutius (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella d Este, Marquise of Mantua)

Portrait of a gentleman with a dog (pair of 78787)
AII78786 Portrait of a gentleman with a dog (pair of 78787) by Peranda, Sante (1566-1638); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Alfonso d Este (engraving)
816537 Alfonso d Este (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfonso d Este, Duke of Ferrara during the time of the War of the League of Cambrai)

Old trees in the Villa d Este (engraving)
969536 Old trees in the Villa d Este (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old trees in the Villa d Este)

Allegory of Isabella d Estes Coronation (Court of Isabella d Este), c. 1505. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Atlas of Borso d Este, ca 1466-1467. Creator: Germanus, Donnus Nicolaus (ca. 1420-ca
Atlas of Borso d Este, ca 1466-1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Modena

Ercole I d Este (1431-1505), Duke of Ferrara, ca 1600-1603. Private Collection

The Madonna of Humility Adored by Lionello d Este, ca 1445. Creator: Bellini, Jacopo (c
The Madonna of Humility Adored by Lionello d Este, ca 1445. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Parade float in the form of a ship, coat of arms of the Grand Duke of Modena at top, 1652

Following Francesco I d Estes Example, His Troops Safely Pass Torrents During Extreme Weather, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...]

After a Few Days of Seige with the French Army, Francesco I d Este Takes Prossession of Mortara, The Last of his Great Victories, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este

After a Long Seige, Francesco I d Este, with the Aid of the French Army, Takes Valencia, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este, Suffering the Pain of his Injuries, Continues to Take Charge for the Successful Completion of the Military Campaign

Francesco I d Este and the French Army Besiege Valenza, which has Been Taken by the Spanish, and by Persisting with Intrepid Courage, Succeeds in the Endeavor

After a Long March, Francesco I d Este Passes with the River of Cassano with his Army, thus Causing Great Harm to the Spanish, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este

The Seige of Alessandria Begins, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

At the Head of a Swiss Army, Francesco I d Este, with Uncrushed Spirit, Confronts the Enemy under Bozzolo, who has Many Advantages, and Demands their Retreat

Francesco I d Este Freely Crosses the Po and Takes Up his Sword Against Troops in the Vinyard of the Opposite Bank where the Spanish had Settled to Impede his Crossing

Despite the Corageous Opposition of the Germans and the Spanish, Francesco I d Este, at the Head of his Armies, Arrives at the Piazza di Valeneza

Francesco I d Este Sets Out for the Seige of Cremona, Crosses the Trench Between Himself and the Spanish, and Takes the City with Great Force

Francesco I d Este, Wounded in Battle, Continues to Orchestrate the Seige of Pavia, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este Protects the French in Casalmaggiore from the Seige of the Spanish, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este Suffers the Mortal Blow of a Bullet While Under Pavia and Retreats into his Own Quarters, Having Been Left Without Wounds to His Head and His Heart, which Gave Him a Fever

Francesco I d Este Invites Foreign Scholars to Court, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este is Named the Deputy of the Catholilc King and is Sent to Catalogna, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este Displays Great Faculty in his Studies, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Francesco I d Este Makes an Effort to Save his Crown by Allying Himself with the Barberini Prince and an Unidentified Cardinal, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este

Francesco I d Este Aids the Duke of Mantua After his Territories were Devastated by the German Armies, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este

Francesco I d Este Secures the Fort and the Land to Protect from the German Troops, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

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"Deste: A Journey through Art, Music, and History" Step into the world of Deste, where the enchanting melodies of Euterpe, muse of music and lyric poetry, fill the air. In this captivating caption, we embark on a visual voyage that unveils the diverse facets of Deste. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of James II and Mary of Modena's portrait from 1907. Their regal presence transports us to a bygone era filled with opulence and elegance. As our journey continues, we encounter Isabella d'Este herself in a mesmerizing portrait from c. 1535. Her gaze exudes intelligence and strength as she embodies the epitome of Renaissance beauty. The breathtaking Villa d'Este in Cernobbio beckons us next with its postcard from 1937. Its lush gardens and magnificent architecture stand as testaments to human creativity throughout history. Delving deeper into Deste's treasures, we discover Galileo at the Court of Isabella captured in an exquisite oil painting from 1878. This detail showcases their intellectual exchange amidst an atmosphere brimming with curiosity and discovery. A striking portrait catches our eye - "Portrait of a Man with a Ring" painted between 1472-77. The mysterious figure intrigues us as we ponder his story hidden within those enigmatic eyes. Transported back in time through an engraving titled "The Villa d'Este near Tivoli, " we witness its splendor during another epoch when it was admired for its architectural marvels against nature's backdrop. It also reveals dynastic connections; Ludovico Sforza alongside his wife Beatrice d'Este emerge from history's pages reminding us how love intertwines with power during the fifteenth century. Francesco Sforza stands tall beside his wife Bianca Maria in another testament to marital alliances shaping political landscapes centuries ago – their portrait speaks volumes about the complexities of power and love.