Gian Collection

Fontana del Tritone, Rome, Italy
Fontana del Tritone (Triton Fountain) - a 17th century fountain by the Baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. located in the Piazza Barberini, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1950s

Gian Galeazzo Visconti and his three sons
Gian Galeazzo Visconti 1 and his sons Filippo Maria 2, Gian Maria 3 and Gabriele Maria 4. Filippo holds a model of Certosa di Pavia, a monastery in Pavia, Lombardy

Tomb of Pope Alexander VII, by Bernini
Tomb of Pope Alexander VII (1599-1667). Sculptural monument by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680), built between 1671-1678. Marble. Commissioned by Pope Alexander VII himself. South transept. St

La Menagerie Hagenbeck (b / w photo)
6006485 La Menagerie Hagenbeck (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Menagerie Hagenbeck)

Boniface III of Tuscany, Matilda of Canossa, Pietro
Boniface III of Canossa, Margrave of Tuscany (985-1052) with golden hat, chlamys and blue tunic, Matilda of Canossa, Margravine of Tuscany (1046-1115), and Pietro de Lante

Jack kills a giant with his sword of sharpness
LLM456998 Jack kills a giant with his sword of sharpness by Townsend, Henry James (1810-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack kills a giant with his sword of sharpness)

Excavation of the tomb of Quintus Nasonius Ambrosius in the 1670s
STC255416 Excavation of the tomb of Quintus Nasonius Ambrosius in the 1670s, from Le Pitture Antiche del Sepulchro d Nasonii nella Via Flaminia, by Giovanni Pietro Bellori (1613-96) published Rome

Detail of one of the Sculptures in the fountain dei quatro fiumi or Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona in Rome, 1651, by Bernini

Closeup of the Fountain of the Four Rivers with the Egyptian obelisk by Bernini in Piazza Navona

Neptune and Triton by Bernini (1598-1680). 1622-23. Baroque
Neptune and Triton by italian artisht Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). 1622-23. Baroque style. Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Trevi Fountain; Rome, Italy

Pope Paul IV (1476-1559). Pope from 1555-1559. Born Gian Pietro Carafa. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Italy. Castel Gandolfo. Church of San Tommaso da Villanova b
Italy. Castel Gandolfo. Church of St. Thomas of Villanova. Built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) between 1658 and 1661 under Pope Alexander VII Chigi as the Palatine Chapel of the Papal Palace

Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Bernini. The river-god Dan
Italy. Rome. Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Navona Square. Detail of the river-god Danube

ISOCRATES (436-338 BC). Ancient Greek rhetorician and one of the ten Attic orators. From the book Pinacotheca imaginum illustrium by Gian Vittorio de Rossi (1577-1647). Engraving. SPAIN

Isabela of Aragon
ISABELA (Isabella) of ARAGON duchessa di Milano, wife (1) of Gian Galeazzo II duke of Milan, and (2) allegedly of Leonardo da Vinci for whom she modelled as La Gioconda

Pietro (1562-1629) and Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680) Bernini. Fou
Pietro (1562-1629) and Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680) Bernini. Italian sculptors. Fountain of the Old Boat (Fontana della Barcaccia), 1627. Detail. Piazza di Spagna. Rome. Italy

Italy. Rome. Basilica of Saint Mary above Minerva and Minerv
Italy. Rome. Basilica of Saint Mary above Minerva, better known as the Dominicans. It is located in the Piazza della Minerva. Facade

Fountain by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Castel Gandolf
Fountain designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) in 1661. Liberty Square. Castel Gandolfo. Italy

Italian Chamber of Deputies. Exterior. Rome
Italy. Rome. Italian Chamber of Deputies. Located at the Montecitorio Palace, started by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) and continued by Carlo Fontana (1634-1714) and Ernesto Basile (1857-1932)

Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Bernini. The river-god Gan
Italy. Rome. Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Detail of river-god Ganges and Obelisk of Domitian. Navona Square

Coat of arms of Innocent X Pamphili. Fountain of Four Rivers
Italy. Rome. Fountain of Four Rivers, 1651, by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Coat of arms of Pope Innocent X Pamphili. Navona Square

Camilla Barbadori, 1619, by Gianlorenzo Bernini (1598-1680)
Camilla Barbadori (d.1609). Mother of Pope Urban VIII. Bust by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). 1619. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Italy. Rome. Moor Fountain
Italy. Rome. The Moor Fountain by Giacomo della Porta. 1576. Navona Square. Detail

Columnade of St. Peters Square of Vatican. Built by Bernini
Baroque Art. Seat of San Peter (San Pietro) of the Vatican. Built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Detail of columnade and sculptures of differents saints (1657). Night view. City of the Vatican

Colonnade of St. Peters Square of Vatican. Built by Bernini
Baroque Art. Saint Peter of the Vatican. Built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Colonnade. Detail (1657). Vatican City

Rome. Seat of St Peter (San Pietro). City of the Vatican
Baroque Art. St Peters square at the Vatican. Built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Detail columns, and sculptures of differents saints. Vatican City State. Holy See

Rome - Italy - St Peters - the interior
Colour lantern slide of the interior of St. Pauls in Rome.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri)

Giancarlo Passeroni
GIAN CARLO PASSERONI Italian writer Date: 1713 - 1803

GIAN GALEAZZO SANVITALE. Count of Fontanellato. Mezzotint, American, 19th century, after a painting, 1524, by Parmigianino

Gian Antonio Guardi, Italian (1699-1761), Male Nude [verso], c. 1750s, red chalk heightened with white on brown paper

Gian Jacopo Caraglio after Raphael (Italian, c. 1500 - 1565), Pentecost, engraving

Gian Jacopo Caraglio after Titian (Italian, c. 1500 - 1565), The Annunciation, engraving

after Jacques Callot, Fracischina and Gian Farina, etching

Gian Antonio Guardi and Francesco Guardi, Carlo and Ubaldo Resisting the Enchantments of Armidas Nymphs, Italian, 1699 - 1761, 1750-1755, oil on canvas

Ottavio Leoni (Italian, c. 1578 - 1630), Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1622, engraving

I Balli de Spessanei, or Le Grande Chasse, c. 1622 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF359099 I Balli de Spessanei, or Le Grande Chasse, c.1622 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Berninis original plan for St. Peters Square, Rome (engraving)
XJF354209 Berninis original plan for St. Peters Square, Rome (engraving) by Falda, Giovanni Battista (c.1648-78); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Marine God with a Dolphin; Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian, 1598 - 1680; Italy, Europe; 1652 - 1653; Black chalk; 34.8 x 23.8 cm (13 11/16 x 9 3/8 in.)

Boy with a Dragon; Pietro Bernini, Italian, 1562 - 1629, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian, 1598 - 1680; Rome, Italy, Lazio

Neptune with Dolphin; After Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian, 1598 - 1680; probably 17th century (after 1623); Bronze; Object (approx.): H: 55.9 cm (H: 22 in.)

Gian Jacopo Caraglio after Parmigianino (Italian, c. 1500-1565), The Marriage of the Virgin, c. 1526, engraving on laid paper

ITALY: FALL OF SIENA, 1555. Florentine-Hapsburg forces under the command of Gian Giacomo Medici, the Marquis of Marignano, capturing the fortifactions of Siena, Italy, 1555

CHRISTINA (1626-1689). Queen of Sweden, 1632-1654. Queen Christina with Italian nobleman Giovanni Monaldeschi at Fontainebleau, France. Painting by Adrienne-Marie Grandpierre-Deverzy

St Marks Astrological Clock is housed in the St Marks Clock tower, on St Marks Square in Venice. The first clock housed in the tower was built and installed by Gian Paulo and Gian Carlo Rainieri

Celerina, Switzerland. Kirche San Gian church

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. Banner from the 1860 campaign wrongly predicting the Democratic candidate Stephen A. Douglas, the Little Giant of the West, as President in 1861

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"Gian: A Journey through Art, History, and Mythology" Step into the world of Gian, where artistry and history intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the grandeur of Bernini's masterpieces to the tales of giants and conquerors, this caption invites you on a cultural expedition. Marvel at the Tomb of Pope Alexander VII, sculpted by Bernini himself. The intricate details and sublime craftsmanship transport you to a realm where time stands still. Feel the weight of history as you stand before this Baroque masterpiece. Continue your exploration with Neptune and Triton, another extraordinary creation by Bernini. Immerse yourself in their mythical embrace as they emerge from marble with lifelike grace. This sculpture is a testament to Bernini's genius and his ability to breathe life into stone. As you wander through Rome's streets, stumble upon Fontana del Tritone - an enchanting fountain that pays homage to these mythological figures. Its cascading waters seem almost ethereal against the backdrop of Italy's timeless beauty. Delve further into Gian Galeazzo Visconti's story - an influential figure who left an indelible mark on Italian history alongside his three sons. Their legacy echoes through time within Castel Gandolfo's Church of San Tommaso da Villanova - a place steeped in spirituality and architectural splendor. The Fountain of Four Rivers beckons next; witness its grandeur unfold before your eyes as Dan, one of its river-gods, comes alive in stone form. This monumental work by Bernini captures both power and tranquility simultaneously - a true marvel for all who behold it. Venturing beyond Italy’s borders brings us face-to-face with La Menagerie Hagenbeck – captured forever in black-and-white photography – showcasing humanity’s fascination with exotic creatures throughout history. Boniface III of Tuscany shares center stage with Matilda Canossa and Pietro; their intertwined destinies forever etched in the annals of time.