Raccolta Collection

Battle of Waterloo (18th June 1815). Napoleon s
" Battle of Waterloo (18th June 1815). Napoleons flight. Litography. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."

Man and woman of the Mani or Maina peninsula, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Milan Royal Palace. Engraving. ITALY. Milan
" Milan Royal Palace. Engraving. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)."

Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi, near Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. They wear helmets decorated with antlers, leather dresses covered with animal bones and hold sacred drums

Outrigger canoe of Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Illustration by Blondela from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

The Bronze Horseman, statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Silky anteater and black tamandua
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Azaras cagouare), Cyclopes didactylus, and black tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale, 1801

Kyrgyz women in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Women of the Mordvin Moksha people in traditional costume of embroidered skirts and many accessories. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire

Women of the Mordvin Erzya people in traditional costume. Mordovia. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Mohammad Karim Khan Zand or Karim Han, founder of the Zand Dynasty, 1705-1779. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Mandinka (Mandingo) man and woman of West Africa. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos

Chukchi woman with tattoos on her cheek, chin and arm, and ear piercings. (Chukotka region, Russia). From Joseph Billings

Man and woman of the Morea Eyalet, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman governor
Hursid Ahmed Pasha (died 1822), Ottoman general and governor of the Morea Eyalet (the Peloponnese). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

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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

The gate of Cairo called Beb el Fath. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

House constructed in a rock at Old Paphos 1, and catacomb at Paphos, Cyprus 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey

A fountain among the mountains of Paphos, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

View of the ancient temple at Amathus, Cyprus. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

View of the ruins of the Queens Palace, Morocco
View of the ruins of the Queens Palace near the Monsastery of Saint Chrysostom, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

A Moroccan cavalry soldier and Ali Bey
A Moroccan soldier on horseback attacking an enemy a, and Ali Bey traveling on horseback b. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

View of Morocco and the cordillera of the Atlas mountains. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Castle or Alcazaba, Tangier, Morocco. Illustration by Michallon from Ali Bey el Abbassis Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Wild horse of Siberia, or Yakutian horse. Equus ferus caballus. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk religion: Maidarin, Amitabha and Shakyamuni. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Man and woman of the Nenets or Samoyeds people. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Kalmyks in traditional costume
Kalmyk man and woman in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812

Ancient Tatar tomb of a Khan in Kasimov on the Oka River (Ryazan Oblast, Russia). Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Villa of the Shah of Persia, Qajar Dynasty. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Ruins of Persepolis, or Takht-e-Jamshid, capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Fath Ali Chah, second Qajar emperor or Shah of Iran (1772-1832). Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Portrait of Shah Mohammad Ali Han of Persia, 1760-1779. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Portrait of Nadir Shah of Persia, 1698-1747. Illustration from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian woman in dance costume. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian woman in city dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Persian man in summer dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Reilefs from the momument of Taq-e Bostan on the outskirts of Kermanshah, Persia. The king hunting elephant, deer and boar 2, and the coronation of Shah Khosrau II, 1

Kurdish man with shield and club. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Woman of Baghdad in everyday dress of botanical-print robes, harem pants and sandals. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Woman of Baghdad in formal dress. Illustration by Mounier from Guillaume-Antoine Oliviers Travels in the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and Persia, 1801

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Great Fish River (Groote Visrivier), South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Francois Le Vaillants camp at Pampoen-Kraal (Durbanville), West Cape, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Cape baboon or chacma baboon, Papio ursinus. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Male giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Young San woman nursing child, South Africa. She wears a cape, necklaces and beaded skirt. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Young San man, with bow and arrows, South Africa. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

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"Exploring the Rich Diversity of 'Raccolta': From Greek Mani Peninsula to Napoleon's Waterloo" Journey back in time to the rugged landscapes of the Mani or Maina peninsula in Greece, where resilient men and women have carved a unique cultural identity. Uncover the echoes of history at the infamous Battle of Waterloo on 18th June 1815, as Napoleon's ambitions clashed with opposing forces, shaping Europe's destiny. Step into the mystical world of Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi, near Siberia, as they connect with ancient spirits and preserve their indigenous traditions. Meet nature's enchanting creatures - behold the silky anteater and black tamandua - marvels that remind us of Earth's incredible biodiversity. Sail across distant seas aboard an outrigger canoe from Easter Island (Rapa Nui), immersing yourself in Polynesian seafaring heritage and tales yet untold. Gaze upon The Bronze Horseman statue depicting Peter the Great astride his horse, symbolizing Russia's grandeur and imperial legacy for centuries to come. Embark on a virtual tour through Milan Royal Palace via an exquisite engraving that captures Italy's regal splendor and architectural magnificence. Descend into hidden cellars as you explore "In cantina, " discovering Italy’s winemaking traditions passed down through generations – secrets held within oak barrels. Relive moments from French colonization as we witness the Siege of Constantine during Algeria’s tumultuous past – a testament to resilience amidst conflict. Admire Kyrgyz women adorned in vibrant traditional costumes, celebrating their rich cultural heritage while keeping alive customs that define their identity today. Immerse yourself in Mordvin Erzya culture by meeting remarkable women who proudly showcase intricate traditional attire while preserving their ancestral roots.