Testa Collection

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Enrico Caruso, HMV label, Testa Adorata, 78 rpm record
Enrico Caruso, opera singer, Testa Adorata from La Boheme by Leoncavallo, HMV record label, 78 rpm, early single sided shellac record Date: early 20th century

DDE-90032796
Italy, Sardinia, Santa Teresa Gallura. Staircase, Capo Testa. Date: 19/05/2006

DDE-90032795
Italy, Sardinia, Santa Teresa Gallura. Capo Testa lighthouse. Date: 19/05/2006

DDE-90032792
Italy, Sardinia, Santa Teresa Gallura. Capo Testa landscape. Date: 19/05/2006

Portrait of the Emperor Claudius Gothicus or Aurelian
5973835 Portrait of the Emperor Claudius Gothicus or Aurelian by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Portrait of the Emperor Probus o, less likely, Diocletian
5973833 Portrait of the Emperor Probus o, less likely, Diocletian by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Portrait of the Emperor Septimius Severus
5973832 Portrait of the Emperor Septimius Severus by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info)

Canopic urn, first half of the VI century BC
6263025 Canopic urn, first half of the VI century BC by Etruscan, (6th century BC); Museo Claudio Faina, Orvieto, Italy; (add.info.: From the Chiusi area)

Portrait of ideal young divinity, or Youth, II century AD
6255423 Portrait of ideal young divinity, or Youth, II century AD by Roman, (2nd century AD); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

Genoa, Museum of St Augustine: fragment of crowned head, by unknown sculptor of North of France; XIII - XIV centuries
6372815 Genoa, Museum of St Augustine: fragment of crowned head, by unknown sculptor of North of France; XIII - XIV centuries by Italian School, (14th century); Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa

Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), St St John the Baptist Chapel: "The Ark of the relics of St St John
6372280 Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), St St John the Baptist Chapel: " The Ark of the relics of St St John the Baptist - detail of Herodias receiving the head of St John

Head of Heracles
6263023 Head of Heracles by Etruscan; Museo Claudio Faina, Orvieto, Italy; (add.info.: Orvieto, Museo Faina: Testa di Ercole.); Ghigo Roli; out of copyright

Portrait of Emperor Adrian, or the Youth, II century AD
6255421 Portrait of Emperor Adrian, or the Youth, II century AD by Roman, (2nd century AD); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

The three Graces, detail of the embrace, 1812-17 (marble)
6342976 The three Graces, detail of the embrace, 1812-17 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); State Hermitage Museum, St

The three Graces, detail of the faces and the embrace, 1812-17 (marble)
6342973 The three Graces, detail of the faces and the embrace, 1812-17 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); State Hermitage Museum, St

Portrait of Philip junior, or Childhood, III century AD
6255424 Portrait of Philip junior, or Childhood, III century AD by Roman, (3rd century AD); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

The three Graces, detail of the faces and the embrace, 1812-17 (marble)
6342984 The three Graces, detail of the faces and the embrace, 1812-17 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); State Hermitage Museum, St

Portrait of the Emperor Claudius Gothicus or Aurelian
5973834 Portrait of the Emperor Claudius Gothicus or Aurelian by Roman; Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), St St John the Baptist Chapel: "The Ark of the relics of St St John
6372282 Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), St St John the Baptist Chapel: " The Ark of the relics of St St John the Baptist - detail of Herodias receiving the head of St John the Baptist

Portrait of a woman belonging to the Flavi family, second half of the first century AD (bronze)
5973831 Portrait of a woman belonging to the Flavi family, second half of the first century AD (bronze) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), inside, apse, choir, North side: "Salome with the head of the Baptist"
6372490 Genoa, Duomo (St Lawrence Cathedral), inside, apse, choir, North side: " Salome with the head of the Baptist"

Head of Old Man, end V century BC
6263021 Head of Old Man, end V century BC by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Museo Claudio Faina, Orvieto, Italy; (add.info.: Orvieto, Museo Faina: Testa di vecchio (fine V secolo a)

Virile Portrait, or Maturity, 1st century AD
6255420 Virile Portrait, or Maturity, 1st century AD by Roman, (1st century AD); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Archaelogical Collection)

Portrait of Zeus type Dresden or Decrepitude, 2nd century AC
6255419 Portrait of Zeus type Dresden or Decrepitude, 2nd century AC by Roman, (2nd century AD); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

Portrait of young man, or the Adolescence, II century AD
6255422 Portrait of young man, or the Adolescence, II century AD by Roman, (2nd century AD); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria

Head (mosaic)
875108 Head (mosaic) by Roman; St. Peter s, Vatican City; eGiuliano Valsecchi; out of copyright

Firenze, Loggia dell Orgagna, Perseo che mostra la testa di Medusa (b / w photo)
3631054 Firenze, Loggia dell Orgagna, Perseo che mostra la testa di Medusa (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firenze, Loggia dell Orgagna)

Paris leaning on tree stump, back view. from "Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues
Paris leaning on tree stump, back view. from " Oeuvre de Canova: Recueil de Statues...", 1817

The rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1740-71. Creator: Andrea Scacciati
The rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1740-71

Head of a woman, ca. 1758. Creator: Lambert-Sigisbert Adam
Head of a woman, ca. 1758

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42

Venus giving arms to Aeneas, ca. 1638-40. Creator: Pietro Testa
Venus giving arms to Aeneas, ca. 1638-40

Saint Jerome before a crucifix accompanied by a lion and three putti, ca. 1631-37

Mary Magdalene in the desert, a cross borne by angels at the right, ca. 1630

The return of the prodigal son, the father embracing his son, from a series, ... ca. 1645
The return of the prodigal son, the father embracing his son, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The prodigal son seated on a couch being served wine, revelers in the background, a monkey wearing a collar and chain in the lower left, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

Venus and Adonis, surrounded by many putti, reclining after the hunt, with a dead boar in the lower right, 1631-37

The Garden of Venus who reclines in the centre before a herm of Pan and surrounded by cupids, ca. 1631-37

Io at the left as a cow, Jupiter on a cloud in the centre and Juno at the right with putti holding an eagle captive in the lower right, 1650-90

Platos symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Alcibiades at left, 1648

The dream of St Joseph, who is sleeping at the right, the Virgin and Child by a cross surrounded by angels and many putti and with God the Father above, ca. 1635-37

The Holy Family fed by Angels, ca. 1642-44. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Holy Family fed by Angels, ca. 1642-44

St. Carlo Borromeo surrounded by angels, 1650-70. Creator: Unknown
St. Carlo Borromeo surrounded by angels, 1650-70

The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42

The prodigal son among the swine, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The departure of the prodigal son, shown about to mount a horse, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The Holy Family attended by Angels, ca. 1642-44. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Holy Family attended by Angels, ca. 1642-44

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"Testa: A Melodic Journey through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world of Testa, where music and history intertwine. Enrico Caruso's captivating voice echoes through the ages, his recordings etched on HMV labels that have become cherished relics. The haunting melody of "Testa Adorata" spins on a 78 rpm record, transporting us to a bygone era. In the realm of art, Achilles drags Hector's lifeless body around Troy's walls in an epic portrayal from 1648-50. Genoa's Duomo reveals its grandeur with St. John the Baptist Chapel showcasing "The Ark of Relics. " Gaze upon the intricate detail depicting St. John's beheading - a moment frozen in time. Amidst these historical marvels lies DDE-90032796, an enigmatic code hinting at hidden secrets waiting to be unraveled. DDE-90032795 whispers tales untold while DDE-90032793 beckons curiosity. Each code holds fragments of stories yet to be discovered; they are windows into forgotten narratives. As we delve deeper into this journey, portraits emerge - each capturing emperors who shaped ancient civilizations. The Emperor Claudius Gothicus or Aurelian stares back at us with regal poise, leaving room for speculation about his true identity. Probus or Diocletian gazes sternly as if guarding their secrets while Septimius Severus exudes power and authority. Through Testa's melodic symphony and glimpses into history’s tapestry, we embark on a voyage that transcends time itself, and is an invitation to explore our shared human heritage and uncover the beauty concealed within these artifacts – both musical and artistic – reminding us that our past shapes our present and future alike.