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Archangel Gabriel, polychrome wooden statue by Francesco di Valdambrino, in the church of San Pietro in Selci, in Volterra Volterra Church of San Pietro in Selci Statue Early Renaissance

King Roger crowned by Jesus, mosaic decorating the dome of the Church of Martorana, Palermo. Palermo Church of Martorana Mosaic Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Nativity of Jesus, mosaic decorating the vault of the entrance of the Church of Martorana, Palermo. Palermo Church of Martorana Mosaic Norman style, Middle Ages, Europe

Mosaic depicting the Madonna and Child, originally in the church of San Gregorio, in Messina, destroyed in the 1908 earthquake Catania Church of San Gregorio Mosaic Late Byzantine, Byzantine Art

The love of Venus and Mars. Fourth century style fresco from the House of Mars and Venus, Pompeii. National Archaeological Museum of Naples

A group of women with children take a break under prickly pear plants, in Positano, a town near Salerno. Positano. Date of Photograph:1879 - 1910 ca

Two little girls take water from a fountain in the environs of Ravello, near Salerno. Ravello. Date of Photograph:1879 - 1910 ca

A woman arranges the plants on the terrace of the Svizzera Pension. In the background, Mount Castello in Cava dei Tirreni, near Naples. Cava De Tirreni Svizzera Pension

Statue of a Nymph removing a thorn: work exhibited at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Florence Uffizi Gallery Statue First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of the young Niobida, son of Niobe: work in the Niobe Room at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Niobe Room Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Shrine of St. Zenobius, section with the miracle of the healed child, bronze work by Lorenzo Ghiberti preserved in the Cathedral of Florence Florence Cathedral of S

Fortitude, bronze group by Giambologna and his assistants. Palazzo dell'Universit, Genoa. Genoa Palazzo dell'Universit Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Faith, bronze group by Giambologna and his assistants. Palazzo dell'Universit, Genoa. Genoa Palazzo dell'Universit Statue Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Charity, bronze group by Giambologna and his assistants. Palazzo dell'Universit, Genoa. Genoa Palazzo dell'Universit Sculptural Group Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

A water seller in Palermo Palermo. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A water-vendor of Palermo pours some water in a glass. Palermo. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Mosaic depicting Bacchus and a Bacchante watching Licurgus attacked by a panther. The work found in Herculaneum is now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Fresco with two flying figures taken from Pompeii and now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period

Tapestry with the Allegory of Purity, Florentine tapestry weaver. This piece was previously at the Gallery of Ancient and Modern Art in Florence

Mosaic portraying The Redeemer, the Virgin and two saints, located in the Grottaferrata Abbey. Grottaferrata Abbey Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A putto astride on the back of another one. Stucco by Giacomo Serpotta and preserved in the Oratory of the Rosary, Palermo

Two putti. Stucco by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Rosary Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Rosary Oratory Sculpture Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Wisdom. Stucco sculpture by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Rosary Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Rosary Oratory Sculpture Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Humility surrounded by putti. Stucco-work by Giacomo Serpotta, located in the Saint Lawrence Oratory in Palermo. Palermo Saint Lawrence Oratory Sculpture Baroque

Our Lady of the Annunciation. Bas-relief by Antonello Gagini inside the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (or della Gancia), in Palermo. Palermo Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli

Announcing angel. Bas-relief by Antonello Gagini inside the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (or della Gancia), in Palermo. Palermo Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli

The Death of the Virgin. Marble high relief belonging to the Stories of the Virgin, realized by Fazio and Vincenzo Gagini. The work is located in Palermo's Cathedral

Christ falls under the weight of the Cross. Marble bas-relief belonging to the Stories of the Passion of Christ by Fazio and Vincenzo Gagini. The work is preserved in the Portrait Gallery of Palermo

The Madonna and Child, sculpture by Francesco Laurana, located in Palermo's Cathedral. Palermo Cathedral Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Virgin Annunciate, detail of the Annunciation, by Andrea della Robbia, in the Chiesa Maggiore at La Verna Arezzo La Verna, Chiesa Maggiore Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Virgin annunciate, polychrome wooden statue by Francesco di Valdambrino, in the church of San Pietro in Selci, in Volterra Volterra Church of San Pietro in Selci Statue Early Renaissance

Glazed terracotta bust of St. Linus, attributed to Andrea della Robbia and located in the Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra in Volterra Volterra Cathedral, interior Bust

Memorial to Cola di Rienzo sculpted by Girolamo Masini, in Rome. Rome Sculpture Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A warrior, by Domenico di Niccol, detail of the inlaid marble floor in the Cathedral of Siena Siena Cathedral Tarsia, Marquetry Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Statue of Saint Francis. Sculpture by Michelangelo located on the Piccolomini Altar in Siena's Cathedral. Siena Cathedral Statue Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Madonna with Child: Sculpted work by Antonello Gagini located in the Church of Santa Maria del Ges, Catania. Catania Church of Santa Maria del Ges

Adorer angel; sculpture by Matteo Civitali, in the Chapel of the Sacrament, in St. Martin's Cathedral, Lucca. Lucca St

Bronze statue depicting the emperor Tiberius dressed as a pope. Work from Herculaneum preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Bronze statue depicting the Roman magistrate Marcus Calatorius. Work from Herculaneum and now located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Bronze statue depicting Mammio Massimo. Work from Herculaneum and now located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Bronze statuette depicting Bacchus as an adolescent. Work originally from Herculaneum now kept at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Bronze statuette taken from Herculaneum, depicting a small putto with his body balanced and outstretched, while his left hand holds up a torch. National Archaeological Museum, Naples

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

Various statues of the god Bacchus. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Various marble statues of male and female figures. National Archaeological Museum, Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Marble statue of an unknown woman. Originally from Herculaneum it is now exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Marble statue of an Athlete. Originally part of the Farnese Collection, it is now found at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Statue of Apollo Musagete made of green basalt. Taken from the Farnese collection, now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples

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