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Miracles: the legend of the Wolf of Gubbio, c1437-1444 (1956). According to legend, a wolf terrorised the Italian city of Gubbio until it was tamed by St Francis of Assisi

Portative organ and kettledrums, c1474 (1956). Detail from Assumption of the Virgin by Matteo di Giovanni. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy, 19th century(?). Artist: Kirchmayn
Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy, 19th century(?). The Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal, was designed by Antonio da Ponte and Antonio Contino and built between 1588 and 1591

St Marks Square, Venice, Italy, 19th century. Artist: Kirchmayr
St Marks Square, Venice, Italy, 19th century. The Doges Palace is on the left

Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, 1795, (1929). Artist: Giovanni Vendramini
Knives, Scissors and Razors to Grind, 1795, (1929). Illustration from The Cries of London in the Apollo Volume X, no 59, (November 1929)

Portrait of a Woman, 1485-1547, (1930). Artist: Giovanni Cariani
Portrait of a Woman, 1485-1547, (1930). Illustration from Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, (London 1930)

The Sacred Allegory, 1490-1500, (1925). Illustration from Apollo, A Journal of the Arts, (London 1925)

Sigismonda, with the heart of her husband, 1833. Artist: TW Shaw
Sigismonda, with the heart of her husband, 1833. Engraving after Hogarths Sigismunda Mourning over the Heart of Guiscardo of 1759, inspired by Boccaccios Decameron, written in the mid 14th century

But This Course Did Not Please His Subjects. 1899, (1923). Artist: Byam Shaw
But This Course Did Not Please His Subjects. 1899, (1923). (Griselda) From Tales from Boccaccio (Joseph Jacobs). A woman whose husband tests her loyalty by convincing her that he killed their

The Departure of John and Sebastian Cabot... on their First Voyage of Discovery in 1497, 1906
The Departure of John and Sebastian Cabot from Bristol on their First Voyage of Discovery in 1497, 1906, (c1906-1920). Italian father and son navigators John and Sebastian Cabot

Sir John Hawkwood, English mercenary or condottiere in 14th century Italy, (1819). Hawkwood (1320-1394) fought in the English army in the early years of the Hundred Years War before entering

Giovanni Lanfranco, Italian Baroque era painter, (1825). Artist: John Corner
Giovanni Lanfranco, Italian Baroque era painter, (1825). An engraving of Lanfranco (c1582-1647) from John Corners Portraits of Celebrated Painters, (London, 1825)

Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian author and poet, 19th century. Artist: Woodman
Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian author and poet, 19th century. Portrait of Boccaccio (1313-1375)

Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and Christopher, 15th century. Artist: Matteo di Giovanni
Madonna and Child with Saints Catherine and Christopher, 15th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of Emiliana Concha de Ossa, 1888. Artist: Giovanni Boldini
Portrait of Emiliana Concha de Ossa, 1888. From a private collection

Illuminated manuscript page from Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian, c1467. Artist: Taddeo Crivelli
Illuminated manuscript page from Decameron, by Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian, c1467. Illuminated by Taddeo Crivelli for Teofilo Calcagnini. Giornata 8. Initial G with portrait of Lauretta. Initial S

Scene from the introduction to The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, (1833). Artist: Thomas Stothard
Scene from the introduction to The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, (1833). In Boccaccios (1313-1375) The Decameron, a group of friends, who have escaped the plague in Florence

Madonna and Child, c1450-1495. Artist: Matteo di Giovanni
Madonna and Child, c1450-1495

Mercury, 1580. Artist: Giambologna
Mercury, 1580. Found in the collection of the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Italy

Pala di Pesaro altarpiece, c1474. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Pala di Pesaro altarpiece, c1474. Coronation of the Virgin with Saints Paul, Peter, Jerome and Francis of Assisi with scenes from the lives of the saints in the predella panel

Portrait of a Scholar, c1450-1507. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Portrait of a Scholar, c1450-1507

The Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1475-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Virgin and Child Enthroned, c1475-1485. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Virgin and Child, c1480-1490. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Virgin and Child, c1480-1490. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c1480-1485. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child in a Landscape, c1480-1485. From the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

The Agony in the Garden, c1465. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Agony in the Garden, c1465. Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while three of his disciples, Peter, James and John, are asleep. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Madonna and Child, c1510. Artist: Workshop of Giovanni Bellini
Madonna and Child, c1510. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Entombment, c1450-1516. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Entombment, c1450-1516

St Jerome Reading in a Landscape, c1450-1516. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
St Jerome Reading in a Landscape, c1450-1516. From the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

St Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Artist: Sassetta
St Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Panel from the Altarpiece of the Eucharist

The Ecstasy of St Francis, 1437-1444. Artist: Sassetta
The Ecstasy of St Francis, 1437-1444

Woman Sitting, c1920. Artist: Giovanni Boldini
Woman Sitting, c1920. Giovanni Boldini. Born in Ferrara, Italy in 1845. Like Sargent, he had an international career, working mainly in Paris, but also in England where he was well known in London

Woman Sat on Chair, c1860 Artist: Giovanni Boldini
Woman Sat on Chair, c late 19th century. Giovanni Boldini. Born in Ferrara, Italy in 1845. Like Sargent, he had an international career, working mainly in Paris

Portrait of the Artist: Lawrence Alexander Peter Harrison, 1902. Artist: Giovanni Boldini
Portrait of the Artist: Lawrence Alexander Peter Harrison, 1902. Giovanni Boldini. Lawrence Alexander Peter Harrison (1866-1937) was an English portrait artist and landscape painter

The Crucifixion, 1465. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Crucifixion, 1465. Christ is on the cross with the spear wound in his side. The Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle stand at the foot of the cross. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Christ in the Tomb, 1460. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Christ in the Tomb, 1460. The body of Christ wearing the crown of thorns and showing the spear wound in the side, stands erect in a lidless tomb. From the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan, Italy

The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
The Dead Christ Supported by Angels, 1465-1470. From the National Gallery, London

Casellis pantelegraph of 1865, (c1870). Invented by the Italian Giovanni Caselli (1815-1891), this precursor of the Fax machine was used on some French railway lines from 1865-1870

Donatis comet of 1858 viewed over St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1884. The comet was named for Giovanni Donati (1826-1873), the Italian astronomer who first recorded its appearance

Casellis pantelegraph, 1874. This device, invented by the Italian abbot and inventor Giovanni Caselli (1815-1891) was effectively an early fax machine

The Adoration of the Kings, c. 1480. Artist: Bellini, Giovanni, (Workshop)
The Adoration of the Kings, c. 1480. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Circumcision, c. 1500. Artist: Bellini, Giovanni, (Workshop)
The Circumcision, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

David, c1410. Artist: Lorenzo Monaco
David, c1410. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Rolling mill and forge powered by hot gases from a furnace, 1629. An idea proposed by Giovanni Branca in Le Machine. (Rome, 1629)

Madame Juillard In Red, 1912. Artist: Giovanni Boldini
Madame Juillard In Red, 1912

Giovanni berta stadium, florence 30s

Greek Mythology. Zeus of Otricoli. Marble bust. Roman copy after a Greek original from the 4th century. Restored in 1783 by Giovanni Pierantoni

ITALY. Caprarola. Villa Farnese. Map of Europe. 1574 painting by Giovanni Antonio da Varese Vanosino. Stanza del Mappamondo (Geographic room or Room of the World Map). Renaissance art. Cinquecento

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"Giovanni: A Journey Through Art and Music" Step into the world of Giovanni, where art and music intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Canaletto's breathtaking "Thames" to Bernini's powerful sculpture of Pluto, each masterpiece tells a unique story. In Van Eyck's "The Arnolfini Portrait, " Giovanni is depicted as a symbol of love and devotion. Meanwhile, Saint Francis of Assisi embodies his spiritual side, inspiring generations with his humility and compassion. But Giovanni's influence extends beyond the realm of visual arts. In the realm of music, we encounter the virtuoso double bassist Giovanni Bottesini, whose melodic compositions continue to mesmerize audiences today. Bernini reappears with his iconic sculpture "David, " capturing not only the biblical hero but also showcasing Giovanni's strength and determination. The statue of St Peter in Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano stands tall as a testament to faith and resilience. Giovanni Paolo Panini invites us to an enchanting musical party through his brushstrokes. We can almost hear the melodies filling the air as musicians gather for an unforgettable celebration. Moving forward in time, we witness Giovanni Segantini's thought-provoking piece "The Punishment of Luxury. " This artwork challenges society’s obsession with materialism while urging us to reflect on our values. Fra Angelico takes us back centuries ago with his serene depiction of "The Annunciation. " The altarpiece transports us into a sacred space where divine messages are delivered by heavenly messengers like Hermes Trismegistus within Siena Cathedral. As we conclude this journey through art and music inspired by various Giovannis throughout history, let their creativity ignite our own passions. Let their stories remind us that beauty exists everywhere – from grand cathedrals to intimate portraits – waiting for us to discover it anew.