Rito Collection

Fragmentary slab of a frieze with a procession of worship scene, from Metaponto, urban sanctuary
LRI741053 Fragmentary slab of a frieze with a procession of worship scene, from Metaponto, urban sanctuary; length: 45 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Metaponto, Bernalda, Matera, Basilicata

Earthenware Perirrhanterion, from Incoronata di Pisticci (MT)
LRI741051 Earthenware Perirrhanterion, from Incoronata di Pisticci (MT); diam: 78 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Metaponto, Bernalda, Matera, Basilicata, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini.

The main church in Santo Espirito, dating back to the 16th century. All the black stone is lava rock. Santa Maria island, Azores. Portugal

Honour to the Heroes (a rite in ancient Greece) (oil on canvas)
5974059 Honour to the Heroes (a rite in ancient Greece) (oil on canvas) by Muzzioli, Giovanni (1854-94); 86x68 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Honour to the Heroes (a rite in ancient Greece) (oil on canvas)
5974066 Honour to the Heroes (a rite in ancient Greece) (oil on canvas) by Muzzioli, Giovanni (1854-94); 86x68 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Patera with shaped handle, from Melfi, Chiuchiari, tomb F
LRI741042 Patera with shaped handle, from Melfi, Chiuchiari, tomb F by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 30 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale Massimo Pallottino, Melfi, Potenza, Basilicata

Greek at the time of the Republics: Wedding Procession, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702545 Greek at the time of the Republics: Wedding Procession, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365
Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. In crown and ermine cape, he receives boxes of gold and silver 1, diplomas 2, coins from common informers or conspirators 3

Ancient Greece : Ritual Bull Sacrifice - Greece at the time of the kings
XEE702556 Ancient Greece : Ritual Bull Sacrifice - Greece at the time of the kings, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Little altar with winged Nike
LRI741067 Little altar with winged Nike by Greek School, (5th century BC); height: 27.7 cm; Antiquarium, Locri, Calabria, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Greek, out of copyright

Ceremony of taking a dress of a nun in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice Detail
LRI4662963 Ceremony of taking a dress of a nun in the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice Detail Painting by Gabriele Bella (1730-1799)

Ancient Egypt : Worship of Apis Bull, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702563 Ancient Egypt : Worship of Apis Bull, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Rito: A Journey Through Ancient Rituals and Honors" Step into the enchanting world of "Rito, " where ancient traditions and sacred ceremonies come to life. At the heart of Santo Espirito stands a magnificent church, its origins tracing back to the 16th century. Within these hallowed walls, countless rituals have unfolded, each one paying homage to heroes of old. Intriguingly, our journey takes us beyond borders and time periods. From ancient Greece emerges the captivating "Honour to the Heroes, " an oil on canvas masterpiece that immortalizes a rite once practiced in reverence. The Patera with shaped handle from Melfi's Chiuchiari tomb F transports us further into history, offering glimpses of forgotten customs. Delving deeper into Greek antiquity, we witness vibrant scenes etched onto coloured engravings. "Greek at the time of Republics: Wedding Procession" captures joyous celebrations while "Ancient Egypt: Wrapping of the Mummy" reveals solemn rituals surrounding death. As we traverse through centuries past, audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV beckon us closer to medieval times. Yet it is within Ancient Greece's realm that we encounter striking images like no other – from ritual bull sacrifices during kings' reigns to hero cremations accompanied by animal and human offerings. Amidst this tapestry of rites lies a little altar adorned with winged Nike – an embodiment of victory and triumph celebrated throughout generations. Our journey concludes in Venice's Church of San Lorenzo as nuns partake in a poignant ceremony; taking off their dress symbolizes devotion anew. Finally, we find ourselves immersed in Ancient Egypt once more – witnessing worshippers pay homage to Apis Bull through vividly colored engravings that breathe life into age-old practices. Join us on this mesmerizing voyage through time as "Rito" unveils secrets locked within ancient rituals and honors.