Fuoco Collection

Etna
Massimo Tamajo

Ancient Rome: A cowardly gladiator engaged in the fight, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702505 Ancient Rome: A cowardly gladiator engaged in the fight, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greek at the time of the Republics: Wedding Procession, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702545 Greek at the time of the Republics: Wedding Procession, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna
XEE557485 Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mucius thrust his hand into a nearby flame to prove his courage)

Inferno, Canto 15 : Brunetto Latini accosts Dante, illustration from
GIA745703 Inferno, Canto 15 : Brunetto Latini accosts Dante, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Sofia Fuoco and Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai, 1847
Italian ballet dancer Sofia Fuoco as a soldier and French dancer Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai by Jean Carolli, 1847. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

French ballet dancer Mlle. Sofia Fuoco in Betty, 1846
French ballet dancer Mlle. Sofia Fuoco in Betty, Academie Royale de Musique, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie Dramatique

Ancient Greece : Ritual Bull Sacrifice - Greece at the time of the kings
XEE702556 Ancient Greece : Ritual Bull Sacrifice - Greece at the time of the kings, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Purgatorio, Canto 25 : The lustful pass through fire in the seventh circle
GIA745644 Purgatorio, Canto 25 : The lustful pass through fire in the seventh circle, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Purgatorio, Canto 25 : Virgil and Dante ascend to the seventh circle through flames
GIA745633 Purgatorio, Canto 25 : Virgil and Dante ascend to the seventh circle through flames, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

barche fuoco incendio lago nebbie vigili
barche, fuoco, incendio, lago, nebbie, vigili, 1008224

cicolano fuoco lago palentini piani salto
cicolano, fuoco, lago, palentini, piani, salto, 1266688

Tempio di Vesta col simulacro della dea dinanzi alla
Tempio di Vesta, col simulacro della dea, dinanzi alla quale arde il fuoco sacro, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R

The element of fire as a young man with lightning, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581 - 1656

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"Fuoco: A Fiery Journey Through Time and Mythology" Step into the realm of fire, where ancient tales intertwine with eternal flames. From the fiery depths of Mount Etna to the tormented souls in Dante's Inferno, let us embark on a captivating journey. In Canto 14 of The Divine Comedy, witness the violent and tormented souls engulfed in a rain of fire. Dante Alighieri's vivid words come to life through an enchanting illustration from 1885, digitally colored to enhance its intensity. Travel back to Ancient Rome as we encounter a cowardly gladiator engaged in battle. This colored engraving from 1866 captures both the bravery and fear that danced upon the sands of the Colosseum. The vibrancy continues as we delve into Greek mythology during their glorious Republics. Immerse yourself in a grand Wedding Procession depicted in a beautifully colored engraving from 1866, showcasing Greece's rich cultural heritage. Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna takes center stage next—a tale filled with courage and sacrifice. Explore this momentous event through artistry that brings history alive before your eyes. Brunetto Latini accosts Dante himself in Inferno, Canto 15—an encounter immortalized by an exquisite illustration from an edition dating back centuries ago. Let this artwork transport you into their world as they converse amidst hellish surroundings. But our journey doesn't end there; it transcends time and space to embrace balletic beauty. Sofia Fuoco graces the stage alongside Maria Jacob in Ozai—a mesmerizing ballet performance captured through delicate brushstrokes dating back to 1847. French ballet dancer Mlle. Sofia Fuoco captivates hearts once more—this time starring in Betty, another enchanting production brought to life by artists' hands in 1846. Witness her gracefulness unfold on stage like flickering flames. Ancient Greece beckons us with its rituals and sacrifices.