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Group of saints. Drawing by Perugino, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Drawing depicting a cloaked male figure, by the Venetian School, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of male figures in different poses; pen drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci preserved in the British Museum of London

Flautist, detail, fresco, Etruscan Art of the 5th cent. B.C, Tomb of the Leopards, Necropolis, Tarquinia Tarquinia Necropolis, Tomb of the Leopards Mural Painting Etruscan Art and Civilization

Annunziata (or Announced), oil on panel, Antonello da Messina (ca.1414-1493), Annunciation Hall, Palazzo Abatellis, Regional Gallery, Palermo Regional Gallery, Palazzo Abatellis

The Calling of St. Matthew, oil on canvas, Michelangelo Merisi known as Caravaggio (1570-1610), Contarelli Chapel, Church of St. Louis of France, Rome Rome Church of St

Male figure, side view. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Portrait of a praying figure. Drawing by Titian, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Portrait of a man with raised arm. Drawing by Titian, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Madonna and Child; work of Pinturicchio. Pinacoteca Vaticana, Vatican Altarpiece High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Resurrection of Lazarus with numerous astonished people surrounding a sepulchre. Drawing by Botticelli preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Departing for the war. A woman with her children says goodbye to her husband. Italy. Date of Photograph:Luglio 1915

Preparatory drawing with a group of apostles shown in various poses. Work by Raffaello preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Museum of the Uffizi

Cobblers at work in Favria Favria. Date of Photograph:1921 ca

Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple; work of Tintoretto. Church of the Madonna dell'Orto, Venice Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bacchus recovers Ariadne;work of Jacopo Robusti known as Tintoretto. Doge's Palace, Venice Painting Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Drinkers; work of Diego Velasquez. Capodimonte Museum, Naples Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:2002

Study of Saint Francis with outstretched hands. Drawing by Cigoli, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Thai child, in traditional costume, posing for a photograph Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Study of a walking woman with a dog. Pencil drawing by Stefano della Bella preserved in the Department of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence

A man sitting in front of a hut, whilst playing a typical thai instrument Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Girl on the beach in Siam, whilst looking at the horizon Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

On the seashore, a thai girl photographed in a typical Siam costume Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Banquet scene with people sitting around a prepared table. Drawing by Paolo Veronese preserved in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Gallery of the Uffizi Florence Uffizi

Study of a seated man with crossed legs; drawing by Jacopo Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study of reclining male figures. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Male figure wearing an elegant seventeenth century costume. Drawing by Jacques Callot, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Study for a lament over the death of Christ. There are four figures in the drawing, one of which is sketched. Work located in the Room of Drawings and Prints in the Uffizi Museum

Male figure with raised arms. Drawing by Pordenone, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Portrait of Prince Eugenio of Savoy-Carignano with his Major Staff, Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:02/1861

Satirical group portrait Italy. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A young half-dresssed thai boy looking at the horizon, sitting on a wooden window sill Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Young smiling Thai woman, pusshing a large container Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Young Thai woman sitting inside a house Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Two helf dressed thai girls, whilst waiting to bathe Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A young Thai woman, in traditional costume, photographed in front of a stream of water Asia Siam. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

The Satyr and the Farmer; painting by Jacob Jordaens. Musee de Beaux Arts, Brussels Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Prophet Isaiah, detail of the face. Fresco by Michelangelo. Sistine Ceiling, Vatican City Mural Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Relief representing the imperial Quadriga, driven by a Virtus, bearing Titus accompanied by a Victoria who is crowning him; work conserved in the Arch of Titus

Sleeping lion, detail of the Monument of Pope Clemente XIII; work by Antonio Canova kept in St.Peter's Basilica, the Vatican State of the Vatican City St.Peter's Basilica

The wife of Ananias dead on the steps of the Temple, drawing by Raphael, in the Albertina Gallery in Vienna Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Miraculous Fish Catch, study by Raphael, in the Albertine Gallery in Vienna Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Study of a male figure in a toga; drawing by Raphael. British Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The tomb of Pope Julius II, preparatory drawing by Michelangelo, Cabinet of Drawings and Prints, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

Woman in front of a mirror; pictorial work by Titian. The Louvre, Paris Painting High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Monument to Maria Clementina Sobieski Stuart.Sculptural work by Filippo Barigioni, standing in the Chapel of the Presentation, in the Basilica of St.Peter's

La Pieta Sculptural work by Antonio Montauti, standing in the Corsini Chapel of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome Rome Basilica of San Giovani in Laterano

Statue of St.Andrea, work by Francois Duquesnoy kept in St. Peter's Basilica, in the Vatican State of the Vatican City St.Peter's Basilica Statue Baroque

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