Giovanni Collection (page 4)

Doors, windows and walls of the Palace of Persepolis, Syria
Doors, windows and walls in the ruins of the Palace of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Syria. Porte, finestre, mura, del palazzo di Persepoli

View of the ruins of Persepolis or Chehel Minar, capital of the Achaemenid Empire, Iran. Prospetto generale della rovine di Persepoli

Sufi mystics of ancient Persia reading prayer books
Sufi mystics of ancient Persian Zoroastrianism read prayer books under a thatched hut. I sofi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Wedding ceremony among the ancient Persian Zoroastrians. The bride and groom kneel on a bed between two priests. A priest throws rice for fertility while female a musician plays a lute

Initiation ceremony of disciples of Zoroastrianism
Initiation ceremonies of gabr or disciples of Zoroastrianism in ancient Persia. A priest pours water in a babys mouth, washes a child and holds another over a pyre. Iniziazione de Guebri

Gods worshipped by the ancient Persians. Saturn 1, Jupiter-Horus with bird head 2, Mars 3, double-headed Sun god 4, Venus 5, Mercury with pig head and fish tail 6 and Moon god on horseback 7

Interior of the Heliopolis, Baalbek, Lebanon
View of the interior of the Heliopolis or Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon Beqaa Valley. Interno del Tempio di Balbec. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios

The Shah of Persias harem on the road. Eunochs on horseback clear away bystanders shouting Curuc! Forbidden! The favorite begum rides in a covered palnquin or sedan chair called a takti-revan between

Persian soldiers with weapons, cattle, wagons, etc. They carry spears, shields and quivers, and lead goats, bulls and horses

King Priam and family after the departure of Hector
King Priam and Hectors wife Andromache and son Astynanax make ritual offerings before a priest in Troy after the departure of Hector

Courtyard and columns of Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek
Plan of the courtyard of Heliopolis, or the Temple of Baalbek, and columns in the temple and the Hexagonal court, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

Amazons coming to the aid of the Trojans at Troy. Andromache and son Astyanax with Queen Hecuba of Troy (top left), Priam welcoming Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons (top right)

The tomb of the Maccabees, Jerusalem, 1800s. Tomba di Maccabei. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Jeremiahs cave or grotto, Jerusalem, 1800s. Tomba di Geremia. After a painting by Luigi Mayer. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Interior of a Jewish synagogue. Sinagoga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Equipment of the ancient Hebrews
The ark of the covenant, altars, fountains, menorah candlesticks, etc. of the ancient Hebrews. Arca, altari, candellieri, mare di bronzo, &c

Costumes of the ancient Hebrew patriarchs, including Abraham, Moses, angels, etc. Abiti de Patriarchi, &c. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Ludovico Sforza and wife Beatrice d Este, 15th century
Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, 1452-1508, and wife Beatrice d Este, Duchess of Bari, 1475-1497. With their children Massimiliano and Francois

View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece. Interno del Partenone scoperto. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy
View of the ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy. Tempio di Pesto. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Leto, Neptune, a Grace and a Fury
Leto with her children Apollo and Artemis 6, one of the Graces 7, Neptune 8, and one of the Furies 9. Morfeo, Nettuno e delle Furie. From a vase in Aubin Louis Millins Peintures de Vases Antiques

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus. Jupiter, Juno, Hebe, Ganymede, the Graces, the Hours, Zodiac, Zephyr, Iris, the Fates, the Parcae, Nemesis, Ceres, Morpheus, Saturn, Proserpina, Pluto, Bacchus

Europe as depicted by the ancients. Europe kidnapped by a bull from a mural in the tomb of the Nasoni family, Rome 1, as a nymph on a bull from a cameo 2

Ancient Greek method of riding a horse bareback. A young man returns with a chlamys on his lance to a woman offering drinks to both man and horse (top) and a rider holding lance and bridle

Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards. They hold shields and lances. A woman brings a patera bowl and vase. From an ancient vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton

Pyrrhic Dance, ancient Greek war dance. From a Greek vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton. Danza Pirrica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Paglianti from Giulio Ferrarios

Ancient Greek warriors with painted shields riding a biga or two-horse chariot. Rear view of the car showing the two tiers. Guerrieri con Carri

Allegorical figure of Europe by Andrea Appiani
Allegorical figure of Europe seated on a throne in a purple robe with books, globe, palette, sceptre, lyre and owl. After a painting by Andrea Appiani.. L Europa come figurata dall Appiani

View of the Roman Forum in Athens
View of the Roman Forum or Agora in Athens, Greece. Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. L Elevazione del Foro di Atene

Lysander, Agesilaus II, Hercules and other heroes
Lysander and Agesilaus II of Sparta (top) and Hercules in lionskin with club at a sacrifice with Deiphobus, King of Amiclea in Laconia, and his wife (bottom). Vasi rappresentanti Ercole

Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving)
GIA938494 Three Masked Guests, scene from Don Giovanni (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan, 1874 (oil on panel)
827403 An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan, 1874 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 15.8x12.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elegant Lady Holding a Fan. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)

Amazzone, 1883 (oil on panel)
989305 Amazzone, 1883 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 26.7x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazzone. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931). Oil on panel. Painted in 1883

Profile of a Young Woman, (oil on panel)
658222 Profile of a Young Woman, (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 55.9x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Profile of a Young Woman. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931). Oil on panel

Giovanni Battista Belzoni at Sadlers Wells Theatre
Giovanni Battista Belzoni, Italian explorer and archaeologist, at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, as the Patagonian Samson, wearing a strongmans costume made of fur, and an ostrich feather headdress

Cosimo di Giovanni degli Medici (engraving)
816600 Cosimo di Giovanni degli Medici (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosimo di Giovanni degli Medici, the first of the Medici political dynasty)

Giovanni da Udine (engraving)
815670 Giovanni da Udine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni da Udine. 1487-1564)

Giovanni da Udine (etching)
815605 Giovanni da Udine (etching) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni da Udine. 1487-1564. Italian painter and architect born in Udine)

Antonello da Messina (engraving)
820832 Antonello da Messina (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonello da Messina. Italian painter (1430-1479)

Giambologna (engraving)
815403 Giambologna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giambologna. Incorrectly known as Giovanni da Bologna and Giovanni Bologna. 1529 - 13 August 1608)

Self Portrait, from St John the Baptist Preaching (oil on canvas)
938019 Self Portrait, from St John the Baptist Preaching (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); San Domenico, Taverna, Calabria, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian

San Giovanni in Laterano (oil on canvas)
704280 San Giovanni in Laterano (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Papal Archbasilica of St)

Show in the ballroom of the Excelsior Hotel, Lido, Venice
A scene from a show in the ballroom of the Excelsior Hotel, Lido, Venice, 1924 dedicated to the painter Giovanni Onorto Fragonard Date: 1924

A view of Rio dei Miracoli, Venice, 1929 Date: 1929

A view of Rio dei Mendicanti and Campo Santi Giovanni and Paolo, Venice, 1929 Date: 1929

Giovanni Bellini with figures from his paintings
Portrait of Giovanni Bellini (c1430 - 1516), Italian renaissance artist, with figures from his paintings. Date: late 15th century

Giovanni Cimabue, Italian artist
Giovanni Cimabue (Cenni di Pepo, c1240-1302), Italian artist and designer of mosaics, based in Florence, Italy. Date: 13th century

View of Mount Carmel taken from St. Jean d Acre, Palestine. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

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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.