Spada Collection

Mlle. Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855420 Mlle. Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Caroline Duprez as Angela in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique)

Couderc as the Comte de Pepinelli in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855422 Couderc as the Comte de Pepinelli in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Couderc in 18th century military uniform as the Comte de Pepinelli in "Marco Spada")

Charles Bataille as the Baron de Torrida in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855421 Charles Bataille as the Baron de Torrida in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Charles Bataille (1822-1872)

Bussine as Fra Borromee in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855424 Bussine as Fra Borromee in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Bussine in monk's robes)

The Lamentation over Christ, c. 1610. Creator: Spada, Leonello (1576-1622)
The Lamentation over Christ, c. 1610. Found in the Collection of the Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Europe, Italy. Delicious antipasti made of sword fish and cavia

Emperor Nicholas I accepts the official report of the prince Lobanov-Rostovsky (oil on canvas)
FIA5375520 Emperor Nicholas I accepts the official report of the prince Lobanov-Rostovsky (oil on canvas) by Ladurner, Adolphe (1798-1865); State Russian Museum, St

Purgatorio, Canto 9 : Dante and Virgil at the portals of Purgatory
GIA745659 Purgatorio, Canto 9 : Dante and Virgil at the portals of Purgatory, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

Fresco of the life of Saint Martin. Saint Martin is a knight, detail
LRI4608621 Fresco of the life of Saint Martin. Saint Martin is a knight, detail. The eveque Saint Martin de Tours and the musicians. Painting by Simone Martini (1280-1344). Fresco, 1315-1317

Saint Paul. Painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290-1348). Painting on wood
LRI4607873 Saint Paul. Painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (1290-1348). Painting on wood. Roccalbegna (Grosseto), Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo by Lorenzetti

Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight
XEE556115 Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Ancient Orient: A Persian king and his entourage hunting, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702550 Ancient Orient: A Persian king and his entourage hunting, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Francis of Assisi (engraving)
3633288 St Francis of Assisi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis of Assisi)

Greece at the time of the Republics: The victors erect signs of their victory
XEE702547 Greece at the time of the Republics: The victors erect signs of their victory on the battlefield, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

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)

Greece at the time of the Republics: Warriors wear their armor, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702543 Greece at the time of the Republics: Warriors wear their armor, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Simon IV de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1150-1218), French nobleman
XEE556194 Portrait of Simon IV de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester (1150-1218), French nobleman. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight
XEE556121 Portrait of Geoffrey of Villehardouin (1150-1228), French historian and knight. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Father, I have sinned against heaven... and am no more worthy to be called thy son, 19th century
Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Luke 15: 21: And the son said unto him, Father

Concert, ca 1610-1615. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Doppio modo di guadagnar la spada dell adversario di dentro e di fuora, Gran simulacro dell arte e dell uso della scherma, Capoferro, Ridolfo, fl. 1610, Schiaminossi, Raffaello, ca. 1570-ca

Drama Marco Spada Princess Theatre Ballroom Palazzo Of Prince Orsini

Breugel, Jan, The Elder, called Velvet Bruegel
" Breugel, Jan, The Elder, called " Velvet Bruegel" (1568-1625). Landscape with Windmills. 1600s. Flemish art. Oil on wood. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)."

CERRINI, Giovanni Domenico (1609-1681). David with Goliaths Head. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

Italy. Rome. Spadas Palace. Built in the 16th century and renovated in the 17th century by Francesco Borromini (1599-1667). Courtyard

Porta Spada, Monte San Giuliano, Sicily, Italy
Two boys riding a donkey through Porta Spada, Monte San Giuliano, Sicily, Italy

Bussine in monks robes as Fra Borromee in Marco Spada at the Opera Comique.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris 1852

Couderc in uniform as the Comte de Pepinelli
Mlle. Clarisse as Sataniel in Les Cinq Cents Diables at the Theatre de la Gaite.. Mademoiselle Clarisse was a famous French ballet dancer of the 19th century

Mlle Caroline Duprez as Angela in Marco Spada
Mlle. Caroline Duprez as Angela in Marco Spada at the Opera Comique.. Duprez (1832-1875) was a French soprano singer who debuted in La Somnambula in 1850

Charles Bataille as the Baron de Torrida in Marco Spada at the Opera Comique.. Batailles greatest triumph was as Pierre le Grand in l Etoile du Nord

SCOREL, Jan van (1495-1562). Portrait of a young man. 1st half 16th c. Flemish art. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

PALMEZZANO, Marco. Portrait
PALMEZZANO, Marco (1457-1539). Anne Boleyn. beg. 16th c. Anonymous portrait. Renaissance art. Oil. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

Portrait of a Man. 17th c. Anonymous from the Roman School. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

BAUGIN, Lubin (1610-1683). Books and Letters in the Light of a Candle. Baroque art. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

PASSEROTTI, Bartolomeo (1529-1592). Portrait of a dignitary. 2nd half 16th c. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Spada (Spada Gallery)

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"Discover the Taste of Italy: Spada - A Delightful Antipasti with Swordfish and Caviar" Transport yourself to Europe, specifically Italy, where culinary wonders await. Among the many delectable dishes, one that stands out is "spada, " a mouthwatering antipasti made from swordfish and caviar. This traditional Italian delicacy combines the richness of swordfish with the luxurious touch of caviar, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As you savor each bite of spada, let your mind wander through history. Imagine being in Minturnae during ancient times when General Marius sought refuge from his pursuer Sulla. Despite being captured, no one dared harm him – not even a foreign slave. The echoes of this remarkable event still resonate within these lands. Emperor Nicholas I's acceptance of Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky's official report comes alive in an oil on canvas masterpiece. The painting captures their exchange as they discuss matters crucial to their empire's future – a moment frozen in time for all to admire. In Dante Alighieri's Purgatorio, Canto 9 takes us on an ethereal journey alongside Dante and Virgil at the portals of Purgatory itself. As we delve into this poetic realm filled with symbolism and spiritual growth, we find ourselves enchanted by its profound beauty. The fresco depicting Saint Martin's life reveals his noble character as both knight and saint. With intricate details painted on wood panels by Ambrogio Lorenzetti, it showcases Saint Martin's selflessness and devotion to serving others – an inspiration for generations to come. Geoffrey Villehardouin emerges from history as a renowned French historian and knight whose portrait captures his wisdom and valor perfectly. His writings have preserved tales that transport us back in time while shedding light on medieval Europe like never before.