Il Costume Antico E Moderno Collection

Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
6340127 Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info)

View of Curtea de Arges Monastery and Cathedral, Romania
6340265 View of Curtea de Arges Monastery and Cathedral, Romania by Bernardoni (19th century); (add.info.: View of Curtea de Arges Monastery and Cathedral, Romania)

Extenal elevation of the Parthenon
6340226 Extenal elevation of the Parthenon by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: Extenal elevation of the Parthenon. Esterno inalzamento del Partenon)

View of the ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy
6340221 View of the ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: View of the ancient Greek temples of Hera at Paestum, Italy)

Eastern Orthodox monastery on Meteora rock, Thessaly, Greece
6340214 Eastern Orthodox monastery on Meteora rock, Thessaly, Greece by Bennardoni (19th century); (add.info.: Eastern Orthodox monastery on Meteora rock, Thessaly, Greece)

The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene
6340189 The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: The apotheosis of Homer)

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus
6340157 Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus by Freschi, Roberto (19th century); (add.info.: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus)

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback
6340142 Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback)

Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology
6340096 Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology)

Plan and elevation of the Verona Arena, built in AD30
6340041 Plan and elevation of the Verona Arena, built in AD30 by Buonajuti (19th century); (add.info.: Plan and elevation of the Verona Arena, built in AD30. Anfiteatro di Verona)

View of the exterior of the Coliseum, Rome
6340038 View of the exterior of the Coliseum, Rome by Buonajuti (19th century); (add.info.: View of the exterior of the Coliseum, Rome. Flavian Amphitheatre. Interno del Colosseo)

Plan of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome
6340035 Plan of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome by Buonajuti (19th century); (add.info.: Plan of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome. Showing different layers of architectural construction)

View of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome
6340032 View of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome by Buonajuti (19th century); (add.info.: View of the interior of the Coliseum, Rome. Flavian Amphitheatre. Interno del Colosseo)

Roman household gods or Lares in a Lararium shrine, showing two young men, genii of Augustus
6340007 Roman household gods or Lares in a Lararium shrine, showing two young men, genii of Augustus, in tunics and coturn sandals with drinking horns

Emperor Titus in a quadriga or four-horse chariot crowned by the personification of Victory on the Arch for TItus
6339990 Emperor Titus in a quadriga or four-horse chariot crowned by the personification of Victory on the Arch for TItus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony
6339971 Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony. The bride)

Men on horseback hunting boars and bulls in ancient Etruria
6339942 Men on horseback hunting boars and bulls in ancient Etruria by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Men on horseback hunting boars and bulls in ancient Etruria)

Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia
6339893 Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia)

Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy
6339889 Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan tombs in the necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy. Sepolcri di Tarquinia)

The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany
6339876 The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany by Francesi (19th century); (add.info.: The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany)

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)

Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986475 Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15th century tournament (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca

Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986605 Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor)

Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986599 Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV)

Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986572 Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Nasi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities)

The god Thor and goddess Nehalennia (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986547 The god Thor and goddess Nehalennia (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info.: Germanic or Norse deities: the god Thor and goddess Nehalennia)

Scenes from the Pillar of the Boatmen (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986542 Scenes from the Pillar of the Boatmen (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info.: Scenes from the Pillar of the Boatmen)

Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the Imperial Army, 19th centur (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986511 Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the Imperial Army, 19th centur (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info)

Heavy cavalry of the Imperial Army, 19th century. (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986507 Heavy cavalry of the Imperial Army, 19th century. (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info.: Cuirassiers)

Grenadiers and chasseurs in the Imperial Army, 19th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986504 Grenadiers and chasseurs in the Imperial Army, 19th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info)

Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986484 Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Austrian peasants at work in the fields)

Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, at the Roman Agora or Roman Forum, Athens, Greece
6340235 Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, at the Roman Agora or Roman Forum, Athens, Greece by Bennardoni (19th century); (add.info.: Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis)

View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece
6340228 View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: View of the interior of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece)

Examples of the proportions of Doric columns, Greek architecture
6340224 Examples of the proportions of Doric columns, Greek architecture by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info.: Examples of the proportions of Doric columns, Greek architecture)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340197 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4
6340122 Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4 by Sasso

Figures of ancient Greek kings
6340104 Figures of ancient Greek kings by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Figures of ancient Greek kings. King dressed like Amamemnon of Homer 1)

Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro
6340090 Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro Albani 1, figure of an owl from a Greek vase 2

Scene from Petroniuss Satyricon
6340068 Scene from Petroniuss Satyricon by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Scene from Petroniuss Satyricon. Trimalchio comes to have dinner after a bath, led by a servant)

Cross-section and plan of St Peters Basilica, Rome
6340066 Cross-section and plan of St Peters Basilica, Rome by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Cross-section and plan of St Peters Basilica, Rome. Spaccato della Chiesa di S. Pietro)

Plan and elevations of the Arch of Constantine, Rome, a triumphal arch built to commemorate Emperor Constantine Is
6340061 Plan and elevations of the Arch of Constantine, Rome, a triumphal arch built to commemorate Emperor Constantine Is victory over Maxentius by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Front elevation of the Roman temple, the Pantheon, Rome
6340047 Front elevation of the Roman temple, the Pantheon, Rome by Buonajuti (19th century); (add.info.: Front elevation of the Roman temple, the Pantheon, Rome. Panteon)

Lares house gods depicted in a Lararium shrine found in Herculaneum
6340011 Lares house gods depicted in a Lararium shrine found in Herculaneum by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Lares house gods depicted in a Lararium shrine found in Herculaneum)

Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus
6339992 Roman soldiers march in procession with spoils of war or spolia on the Arch for Titus, the arch of triumph celebrating Emperor Tituss victory over Jerusalem by Corsi (19th century)

Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis
6339982 Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates)

Pompa di un sacrifizio
6339950 Pompa di un sacrifizio by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Pompa di un sacrifizio. Etruscan sacrificial rites depicted on a gilded silver vase)

Etruscsan animal sacrificial rites
6339932 Etruscsan animal sacrificial rites by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Etruscsan animal sacrificial rites. Carcasses of animals are pictured above priests, celebrants)

Etruscan minor triumphal parade
6339923 Etruscan minor triumphal parade by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Etruscan minor triumphal parade. The warrior is accompanied by other soldiers, musicians playing horns. Trionfo minore)

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"Il costume antico e moderno: A Journey through Ancient and Modern Times" Step back in time as we witness the epic clash between Greeks and Trojans, battling fiercely over the naked corpse of Patroclus just outside the walls of Troy. The intensity of this ancient conflict is palpable. As we move forward, our gaze falls upon the majestic Curtea de Arges Monastery and Cathedral in Romania. Its grandeur stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of Eastern Orthodox architecture. Next, we are transported to Greece, where our eyes feast upon the external elevation of the Parthenon. This iconic structure embodies classical Greek artistry and architectural brilliance. Continuing our exploration, we find ourselves mesmerized by the ancient Greek temples dedicated to Hera at Paestum, Italy. These sacred ruins whisper tales of devotion and reverence from centuries past. Our journey takes us further into Greece's enchanting landscapes, where an Eastern Orthodox monastery perched on Meteora rock in Thessaly captures our attention. The sheer magnificence of this spiritual sanctuary leaves us in awe. Delving deeper into Greek culture, a bas-relief by sculptor Archelaus of Priene depicts "The Apotheosis of Homer. " This masterpiece pays homage to one of history's greatest literary figures while showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Venturing higher still, Mount Olympus reveals itself with its principal Greek gods reigning supreme. Their mythical presence reminds us that these legends continue to captivate hearts across generations. Shifting gears slightly, we delve into horsemanship as an ancient Greek method demonstrates how they mounted and rode horses bareback. This glimpse into their equestrian skills showcases their resourcefulness and adaptability. Greek mythology comes alive before our eyes as Medea and Jason take center stage in a captivating depiction. Their complex tale unfolds before us—a reminder that love can be both beautiful and treacherous. Stepping away from Greece, we marvel at the Verona Arena's plan and elevation.