Mano Collection

Scene from Mozarts opera Don Giovanni 1787 (c1914). Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Austrian composer, first performed in Prague in 1787

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Raffaella Coreggioli

The Graces and Cupid, detail of the embrace and a hand, 1820-22 (Carrara marble)
6342991 The Graces and Cupid, detail of the embrace and a hand, 1820-22 (Carrara marble) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen

The three Graces, 1812-17, detail of the back and hand (marble)
6342975 The three Graces, 1812-17, detail of the back and hand (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); State Hermitage Museum, St

The Miracle of the man with a dried up hand, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ
6166228 The Miracle of the man with a dried up hand, Byzantine mosaic, Episodes from the life of Christ, XII-XIII centuries (mosaic) by Byzantine

Princess Leopoldina Esterhazy while painting, detail of the hand while painting, 1805-18 (marble)
6343014 Princess Leopoldina Esterhazy while painting, detail of the hand while painting, 1805-18 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancing Terpsichore (Dancer), detail of the hand, 1820 (marble)
6343000 Dancing Terpsichore (Dancer), detail of the hand, 1820 (marble) by Monti, Gaetano Matteo (1776-1847); Seminario Vescovile, Cremona, Italy; (add.info.: Tersicore danzante (Danzatrice), 1820

"The Guidonian hand"Page from "De musica tractatus"by Bartolomeo Ramos de Pareia (1440-1491)
LRI557785 " The Guidonian hand" Page from " De musica tractatus" by Bartolomeo Ramos de Pareia (1440-1491) by Italian School

"The Guidonian hand"Frontispiece from "Tractatus musices"
LRI557783 " The Guidonian hand" Frontispiece from " Tractatus musices". by Italian School, (15th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

"The Guidonian hand"Page from the essay
LRI557794 " The Guidonian hand" Page from the essay Principium et ars totius musicae" by Francesco Ferrarese by Italian School

Planetary and zodiacal diagram of the left hand, from Oeuvres Diverses
XEE746086 Planetary and zodiacal diagram of the left hand, from Oeuvres Diverses by Jean Belot, 1649 (woodcut with later colouration) by French School

Spotted drum, Equetus punctatus Eques punctatus, Cavaliere punteggiato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Madonna and the child on the throne with angels (Tempera on wood, 1315)
LRI4607915 Madonna and the child on the throne with angels (Tempera on wood, 1315) by Lorenzetti, Pietro (c.1280-1348); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

"The Guidonian hand and a luth"Page from an anonymous essay
LRI557791 " The Guidonian hand and a luth" Page from an anonymous essay by Italian School, (16th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

"The Guido d Arezzo hand"Page from "Regula musica"
557649 " The Guido d Arezzo hand" Page from " Regula musica" by Bonaventura da Brescia (c. 1452-c. 1517) by Italian School

The marriage by proxy of Maria De Medici and Henry IV (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4611184 The marriage by proxy of Maria De Medici and Henry IV (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Louvre, Paris

Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702506 Ancient Rome: Gladiator fights in amphitheatre, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Belfast Castle, Cavehill, Ireland

Low Angle View Of A Castle, Belfast Castle, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Metate Arch stands guard in Devils Garden, Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah

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"Mano: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Expressions" In this captivating caption, we embark on a journey through various scenes and artworks that showcase the significance of "mano, " or hand. From Mozart's opera Don Giovanni to the majestic Metate Arch in Devils Garden, Grand Staircase National Monument, Utah, we witness the diverse contexts in which hands play a crucial role. Transporting us back to Ancient Egypt, an engraving depicts prisoners brought before Pharaoh Ramses II as their hands face a grim fate. The delicate embrace of Cupid and The Graces is beautifully captured in Carrara marble from 1820-22, while another marble sculpture showcases the intricate details of The Three Graces' back and hand from 1812-17. Religious symbolism comes alive with a Byzantine mosaic portraying "The Miracle of the Man with a Dried Up Hand" from XII-XIII centuries. This depiction reminds us of the power held within our own hands. Shifting gears to Princess Leopoldina Esterhazy's artistic endeavors in 1805-18, her skilled hand gracefully wields a paintbrush on marble canvas. Meanwhile, Terpsichore's dance captivates us as we focus on her expressive hand movements frozen in time by marble sculptor in 1820. Delving into music history, Bartolomeo Ramos de Pareia's "De musica tractatus" presents "The Guidonian Hand, " an innovative system for teaching musical notation using fingers as reference points. Frontispiece illustrations further enhance our understanding of this unique technique. Through these glimpses into artistry spanning centuries and continents, it becomes evident that beyond its physicality lies profound symbolism within every hand gesture depicted here - be it love’s tender touch or creative expression. Our hands are vessels for communication across cultures and eras; they hold stories waiting to be discovered by those willing to observe closely.