Fontana Collection (page 7)

Drug Jar for Mithridate; Attributed to Annibale Fontana, Italian, about 1540 - 1587; Milan (possibly), Italy, Northern Italy

Jacob Wilhelm Mechau (German, 1745-1808), Fontana Blandusia, volgarmente detta Acquoria a Tivoli, 1794, etching on laid paper

Perugia, Italy - Fonte Maggiore and Gate by the Duomo
Perugia, Umbria, Italy - Fonte Maggiore (a marble fountain contruscted in 1277-1280 by Arnolfo di Cambio) and Gate by the Duomo on the Piazza IV Novembre. Date: 1905

Hamidiye Fountain Inaugurated - Thessaloniki, Greece (when still Salonika under Turkish control). Date: circa 1901

Pompeii - Italy - Fontana in Mosaico (Mosaic Fountain). The fountain is situated in a mosaic niche and is typically eastern in design, coming from Egypt at the time of the Roman conquest

The system of ropes and masts supporting the valarium, or awning, which shielded spectators at the Colosseum from sun
COLOSSEUM: AWNING. The system of ropes and masts supporting the valarium, or awning, which shielded spectators at the Colosseum from sun and rain

Nicocolo Fontana Tartaglia (1499-1557) Italian mathematician and engineer. Title page from the first part of his General trattato di numeri et misure (Venice, 1556)

TARTAGLIA, Niccolo Fontana (1500-1557). Quesiti et Inventoni Diversi. Illustration. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

COLOSSEUM: AWNING. The system of ropes and masts supporting the valarium, or awning, which shielded spectators at the Colosseum from sun and rain

Lower Engadine, Tarasp, Fontana, Grisons, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Veduta in Prospettiva della gran fontana dell acqua vergine detta di trevi

Advert for Marjorie Moss and Georges Fontana appearing at Club Mirador, New York, 1929 Date: 1929

Marjorie Moss and Georges Fontana, London, 1929
The famous dancing team of Moss and Fontana were a huge attraction in cabaret on both sides of the Atlantic - here they appear in C.B. Cochrans This Year of Grace, London, 1929 Date: 1929

Questi et inventioni diverse by Tartaglia
Questi et inventioni diverse by Niccolo Tartaglia. Fold-out plate from the publication Questi et inventioni diverse, 1546, by the Italian mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia (1499-1557)

Mathematical diagram by Niccolo Tartaglia. 16th Century mathematical diagram from La noua scientia by the Italian mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia (1550)

Niccolo Tartaglia, Italian mathematician
Niccolo Tartaglia (1499-1557). 1546 woodcut portrait of the Italian mathematician Niccolo Tartaglia. Tartaglias greatest mathematical achievement was the solution to cubic equations

La noua scientia de Niccolo Tartaglia. 16th Century woodcut illustration of various figures, symbolising various disciplines (e.g)

Tartaglias artillery book, 1550 edition
Tartaglias artillery book. Frontispiece to the 1550 second edition of Nova Scientia (New Knowledge, or New Science) by the Italian mathematician and engineer Niccolo Fontana Tartaglia (1499-1557)

Knights St John / Washroom
The washroom of the Knights of St John at Fontana, Gozo, Malta

Lace-Making / Malta / Coates
Lace making at Fontana on Gozo, Maltese archipelago

Menards Infiniti Pro Series: Travis Gregg Sam Schmidt Motorsports, finished third in the California 100
Travis Gregg (USA) Sam Schmidt Motorsports, finished third in the California 100. California Speedway, Fontana, CA, 16, October, 2005

Menards Infiniti Pro Series: Jeff Simmons Kenn Hardley Racing, finsihed second in the California 100
Jeff Simmons (USA) Kenn Hardley Racing (24), finsihed second in the California 100. California Speedway, Fontana, CA, 16, October, 2005

Infiniti Pro Series: Mark Taylor, Panther Racing, won the race and the 2003 championship
Mark Taylor (GBR), Panther Racing, won the race and the 2003 championship. Infiniti Pro Series, Rd13, California 100, California Speedway, Fontana, USA, 20 September 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Team owner Bobby Rahal (USA) and driver Jimmy Vasser (USA), talk over their options after qualifying only seventeenth for the Yamaha 400 Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Al Unser, Jr. (USA) meets up with his number 1 fan just prior to qualifying ninth for the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Jacques Lazier, (USA), gets some advice from his father, former Super-V and Indy car driver Bob Lazier (USA) at the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Indy Racing League: Rookie Tomas Scheckter Red Bull Cheever Racing, at speed during practice for the Yamaha 400
Rookie Tomas Scheckter (RSA) Red Bull Cheever Racing, at speed during practice for the Yamaha 400. Scheckter later qualified in 3rd place. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Indy Racing League: Eddie Cheever leaves the pits on a practice run at the Yamaha 400
Eddie Cheever leaves the pits on a practice run at the Yamaha 400. Cheever later qualifed his Red Bull Infiniti on pole. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002

Robbie Buhl, (USA), takes shelter from the California sunshine prior to setting fifth fastest practice time for the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Helio Castroneves, (BRA), Team Penske prepares for practice at the Yamaha 400. He will start the race on row 8 in 15th position. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA

Eddie Cheever (USA), foreground, and team mate Tomas Scheckter (RSA), wait in the pit lane before practice for the Yamaha 400

Penske team manager Tim Cindric (centre) listens to his drivers Gil de Ferran(BRA), left, and Helio Castroneves(BRA), second right, after the first round of practice at the Yamaha 400

Felipe Giaffone, (BRA), puts on his gloves prior to practice for the Yamaha 400 Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Laurent Redon, (FRA), Dallara / Infiniti, makes an early pit stop on his way to a career best third place finish in
Laurent Redon, (FRA), Dallara/Infiniti, makes an early pit stop on his way to a career best third place finish in the Yamaha 400 Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Scott Sharp, (USA), leads Helio Castroneves (BRA), Jacques Lazier (USA), and Gil de Ferran (BRA) on the way to an 8th place finish in the Yamaha 400. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA

Jimmy Vasser (USA), Dallara / Chevrolet, makes his first IRL appearance of the season for Team Rahal at the Yamaha 400
Jimmy Vasser (USA), Dallara/Chevrolet, makes his first IRL appearance of the season for Team Rahal at the Yamaha 400. Yamaha Indy 400, Rd3 Qualifying, Fontana, California, USA. 23 March 2002

Yamaha 400 race winner Sam Hornish Jr. (USA) leaves the pits for the final time Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California
Yamaha 400 race winner Sam Hornish Jr. (USA) leaves the pits for the final time. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

Eddie Cheever, (USA), Dallara / InfinitI, pits for the final time in the Yamaha 400
Eddie Cheever, (USA), Dallara/InfinitI, pits for the final time in the Yamaha 400. He retired with engine failure after a restart. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002

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Fontana, a name that echoes through the streets of Rome. From the iconic Spanish Steps to the enchanting Piazza Navona, this city is adorned with beauty at every turn. As night falls, the Pantheon stands tall, its majestic silhouette illuminated against the dark sky. In Piazza del Popolo, history comes alive as locals and tourists gather in awe of its grandeur. The Portrait of Bianca degli Utili Maselli with her six children captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing love and family bonds. Venturing beyond Rome's borders, we find ourselves in Bologna where the Fountain of Neptune reigns supreme. Its intricate engravings tell tales of ancient myths and legends. Back in Rome's heart lies Piazza Navona once again. Twilight paints a mesmerizing picture as it casts an ethereal glow upon the Fountain of Neptune. This square becomes a stage for life itself - bustling with artists, musicians, and laughter echoing through its cobblestone alleys. Piazza Maggiore in Bologna beckons us to explore further into Italy's rich cultural tapestry. It invites us to immerse ourselves in its vibrant atmosphere filled with captivating sights and sounds. But Fontana isn't just about places; it's also about people like Georges Fontana and Marjorie Moss who danced their way into our hearts with their graceful moves on stage. And let us not forget one of Rome's most famous landmarks - The Trevi Fountain. A symbol of wishes fulfilled as visitors toss coins over their shoulders into its shimmering waters. Finally, we return to where it all began - Piazza di Spagna and Spanish Steps by nightfall. Here romance intertwines with history as lovers stroll hand-in-hand under moonlit skies while admiring breathtaking views across Lazio. Fontana is more than just a word; it represents an experience that captivates our senses wherever we go within Italy's timeless beauty.