Giarrè Collection

Goose barnacles, Alepas species 1, 2, Pentalepas laevis 3, Pollicipes 4, and goose neck barnacle, Pollicipes pollicipes 4, 5, extinct Litholepas 6

Radiated tortoise, Astrochelys radiata. Critically endangered. Testudo coui. Testuggine coui. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Striped and spotted hyenas
5855192 Striped and spotted hyenas; (add.info.: Striped hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus
5855153 Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus; (add.info.: Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural)

View of the city of Novgorod, capital of the Novgorod Republic, first capital of Russia
FLO4624707 View of the city of Novgorod, capital of the Novgorod Republic, first capital of Russia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's

Black wildebeest and chamoi
5855151 Black wildebeest and chamoi; (add.info.: Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou, and Pyrenean chamois, Rupicapra pyrenaica)

White water lily
5855152 White water lily; (add.info.: White water lily, Nymphaea alba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence)

Red mangrove, Rhozophora mangle, Rizofora dei paduli. Mangle. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Man and woman dancing the bolero, Granada, 18th century. Man in majo suit, woman in long dress, both with castanets, accompanied by two guitarists

Podestas or Mayors of Milan, 13th / 14th century
Equestrian statue of Oldrado da Tresseno, Podesta or Mayor of Milan, 13th century. Grave effigy of Mafiolo Visconti, Podesta of Milan, brother of Matteo I Visconti, 14th century

Achiote or lipstick tree, Bixa orellana
6338074 Achiote or lipstick tree, Bixa orellana by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Achiote, lipstick tree or annatto plant, Bixa orellana. Bissa oriana)

Map of Italy in 1836
6339873 Map of Italy in 1836 by Borghi, Bartolomeo (fl.c.1836); (add.info.: Map of Italy in 1836. Showing the kingdoms of Sardinia, Lombardy, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, Parma, Naples and Corsica)

Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta
6338385 Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Starfish flower or carrion plant, Stapelia hirsuta. Stapelia irsuta)

True cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum
6338159 True cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: True cinnamon tree or Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum verum Laurus cinnamomum, Alloro cannella, o Cinnamomo)

Virginia spiderwort, Tradescantia virginiana
6337659 Virginia spiderwort, Tradescantia virginiana by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Virginia spiderwort, Tradescantia virginiana)

Tolumnia guttata orchid
6337551 Tolumnia guttata orchid by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Tolumnia guttata orchid. Epidendrum guttatum, Cymbidium guttatum, Epidendro macchiato)

Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco
6338235 Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Cocoplum, Chrysobalanus icaco, Crisobalano icaco)

False nettle, Boehmeria caudata
6337559 False nettle, Boehmeria caudata by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: False nettle, Boehmeria caudata, Boemeria codata)

Guatemalan indigo, Indigofera suffruticosa
6338117 Guatemalan indigo, Indigofera suffruticosa by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Guatemalan indigo, Indigofera suffruticosa. Indigofera anil, Indaco domestico)

Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus
6337655 Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali)

German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides
6337553 German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides)

Broad-leaved helleborine orchid, Epipactis helleborine
6337662 Broad-leaved helleborine orchid, Epipactis helleborine by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Broad-leaved helleborine orchid, Epipactis helleborine)

Great yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea
6337652 Great yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Great yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle)

Wart snake or little filesnake, Acrochordus granulatus
6337649 Wart snake or little filesnake, Acrochordus granulatus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Wart snake or little filesnake, Acrochordus granulatus)

Hedyosmum bonplandianum Hediosmon bonplandianum, Ediosmo del Bonpland. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Tolumnia guttata orchid. Epidendrum guttatum, Cymbidium guttatum, Epidendro macchiato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Clubhook squid, European squid and cuttlefish
Common clubhook squid, Onychoteuthis banksii 1, European squid, Loligo vulgaris 2, and cuttlefish, Sepia species. Totano di Banks, Totano comune, Totano seppia

Brown galingale or brown flatsedge, Cyperus fuscus, Cipero scuro, Giunco nero. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Mud lobster and mud shrimp
Mud lobster, Thalassina anomala 1, and mud shrimp, Upogebia stellata 2. Talassina scorpionoide, Gebia stellata. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus
Hamiltons spindletree and Himalayan spindle Euonymus hamiltonianus Euonymus atropurpureus, Evonimo nero porporino. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Blueberry ash, Elaeocarpus cyaneus, Eleocarpus turchino. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Extinct foam oysters or devils toenails, Gyphaea species
Extinct foam oysters or devils toenails, Gryphaea arcuata 1, 2, Gryphaea ed orbicole silicee, Gryphaea columba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Coconut, banana, sugar cane, etc
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera 1, banana, Musa paradisiaca 2, sugar cane, Saccharum officinale 3, flag, Iris germanica 4, Poets daffodil, Narcissus poeticus 5, and fern Cymbidium echinocarpon 6

Ruins of Jumieges Abbey, 1800s
Ruins of Jumieges Abbey, Benedictine monastery in Normandy France. Rovine della Badia di Jumieges. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre brothers after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Interior of an inn in the Kingdom of Valencia, Spain, 1800s. Travellers eat and drink, chat and play music on guitar and lute while staff cook in the hearth at dinner time. Interno di un Albergo

Diocletians Palace, now part of the old town of Split, Croatia. Parte del Palazzo di Diocleziano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Exterior of the shrine to Sultan Mustafa III, Istanbul
Exterior of the shrine or Turbe to Sultan Mustafa III, Istanbul. Externo della cappella sepolcrale di Moustapha III. Sultan III Mustafa Turbesi

Library of Grand Vizier Koca Raga?p Pasha
Library of Grand Vizier Koca Mehmet Raga?p Pasha, Ottoman statesman (1698 ??1763). Scholars in turbans reading books at low tables on carpets. Biblioteca del Gran Visir Raghib Pascha

The Grand Viziers audience with ambassadors. The Vizier treats his guests to a feast while musicians from the seraglio play military music. La sala d udienza del Gran Visir agli ambasciatori

Sempione Gate or Porta Sempione in Milan, Italy, 19th century. Arco Trionfale del Sempione. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

Royal Villa, Monza, Italy, 1780
Royal Villa, Monza, Italy. Built by architect Giuseppe Piermarini in 1780. Reale Villa in Monza. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

The Palazzo Litta or Palazzo Arese-Litta, Milan. Baroque palace built by architect Francesco Maria Richini in 1640s, with new Rococo facade by Bartolomeo Bolli added in 1750s

Courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato in Milan
Courtyard of the Palazzo del Senato (Swiss seminary college) in Milan. Baroque palace built in 1608 by the architect Francesco Maria Richini. Cortile del Collegio Elvetico in Milano

Courtyard of the Archepiscopal Seminary of Milan, 1570. Designed by the architect Giuseppe Meda. Cortile del Seminario in Milano. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre Jr

Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, 14th century
Elevation of the choir of Milan Cathedral, Gothic church built from 1386 by architects Simone da Orsenigo and Nicolas de Bonaventure. Duomo di Milano

Fresco of the Mass of St. Michael, Monza, Italy
13th century fresco of the Eucharist with Christ, Virgin and Saints, known as the Mass of St. Michael, formerly in the church of St. Michele in Monza

Portrait of King Alfonso V of Aragon, 15th century
Portrait of King Alfonso V of Aragon in suit of armour, and view of his triumphal entry into Naples on a throne wagon drawn by four horses, 1442

Francis I, Emperor of Austria, 1768-1835, in the robes of Grand Master of the Austrian Imperial Order of the Iron Crown. S. M. Francesco I in Abito di Gran Maestro della Corona di Ferro

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"Discovering the Enigmatic Charm of Giarrè: A Journey through Nature, History, and Culture" Giarrè, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Italy, offers a captivating blend of natural wonders and historical treasures. As you explore this enchanting town, be prepared to encounter an array of fascinating elements that make Giarrè truly unique. Immerse yourself in the world of gastronomy as you savor the delectable delicacy known as goose barnacles. These peculiar creatures not only tantalize your taste buds but also serve as a testament to Giarrè's rich maritime heritage. Delve into art and spirituality with the Islamic portrayal of Adam and Eve. Admire their intricate depictions that symbolize unity and harmony between humanity and nature – themes deeply ingrained in Giarrè's cultural fabric. Embark on an adventure through time at the Radiated Tortoise sanctuary. Witness these critically endangered species thrive under careful conservation efforts while gaining insight into our responsibility towards preserving biodiversity. Stroll along the picturesque shores adorned by vibrant red mangroves. Marvel at their resilience against harsh coastal conditions while appreciating their vital role in maintaining ecological balance within this thriving ecosystem. Uncover stories from centuries past as you learn about Podestas or Mayors who once governed Milan during its golden age. Trace their influence on Italian history while exploring remnants of medieval architecture scattered throughout Giarrè. Indulge your senses with hues from nature's palette at Achiote or lipstick tree gardens. Be captivated by Bixa orellana's vivid colors used traditionally for cosmetics, adding a touch of exotic allure to Giarrè's landscape. Trace Italy's evolution through time with a glimpse into its map from 1836. Observe how borders have shifted over centuries, reflecting political changes that shaped modern-day Italy we know today. Encounter rare beauty with starfish flowers or carrion plants like Stapelia hirsuta.