Bronzo Collection

Handle of patera, from San Biagio al Venella (Bernalda, MT), out of town sanctuary
LRI741043 Handle of patera, from San Biagio al Venella (Bernalda, MT), out of town sanctuary; 25.8x10.9 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Metaponto, Bernalda, Matera, Basilicata

The adolescent (bronze)
5894131 The adolescent (bronze) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop - Unipol, inv)

St. Louis of Toulouse, detail, 1422-25 (gilt bronze; silver, enamel and crystal rock)
6365892 St. Louis of Toulouse, detail, 1422-25 (gilt bronze; silver, enamel and crystal rock) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Santa Croce, Florence

Tile depicting "The Cavalcade of Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar"(scene of the New Testament)
6166502 Tile depicting " The Cavalcade of Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar" (scene of the New Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano

Tile depicting "Two Prophets: Daniel and Amos"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166497 Tile depicting " Two Prophets: Daniel and Amos" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "Noah cultivating the Vineyard"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166487 Tile depicting " Noah cultivating the Vineyard" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "Cain and Abel"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166484 Tile depicting " Cain and Abel" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The gate
6166474 The gate by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: The gate is signed " Bonanno civis pisanus")

Tile depicting "Abraham, Isaac and Jacob"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166492 Tile depicting " Abraham, Isaac and Jacob" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Sitting Mercury", IV century BC (bronze)
5973843 Sitting Mercury", IV century BC (bronze) by Roman, (4th century AD); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

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)

Decorative bronze element found in the Capitolium, I-III century AD
5973830 Decorative bronze element found in the Capitolium, I-III century AD by Roman, (1st-3rd Century AD); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Brescia)

The raid (bronze)
5894128 The raid (bronze) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop - Unipol, inv)

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336329 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

St. Jerome (bronze)
6336343 St. Jerome (bronze) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); 60 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Giuseppe Graziosi (1879 - 1942)

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336328 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336326 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, detail, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting "The Kiss of Judas"(scene of the New Testament)
6166512 The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting " The Kiss of Judas" (scene of the New Testament) by Pisano

The lion, symbol of St. Mark, 1329-30 (bronze)
6263006 The lion, symbol of St. Mark, 1329-30 (bronze) by Maitani, Lorenzo (c.1255-1330); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria

The bull, symbol of St Luke, 1329-30 (bronze)
6263004 The bull, symbol of St Luke, 1329-30 (bronze) by Maitani, Lorenzo (c.1255-1330); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria

Madonna with Child and six angels holding a curtain, detail (marble, bronze, polychromy, gold and glass paste)
6262999 Madonna with Child and six angels holding a curtain, detail (marble, bronze, polychromy, gold and glass paste) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto

Madonna with Child and six angels holding a curtain, detail (marble, bronze, polychromy, gold and glass paste)
6262893 Madonna with Child and six angels holding a curtain, detail (marble, bronze, polychromy, gold and glass paste) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto

The facade, the central lunette: copy of the Madonna with Child and six angels holding a curtain (marble, bronze)
6262878 The facade, the central lunette: copy of the Madonna with Child and six angels holding a curtain (marble, bronze, polychrome, gold and glass paste) by Italian School

A Chid and his Little Dog (bronze)
5894149 A Chid and his Little Dog (bronze) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop - Unipol; inv)

St. Louis of Toulouse, 1422-25 (gilt bronze; silver, enamel and crystal rock)
6365891 St. Louis of Toulouse, 1422-25 (gilt bronze; silver, enamel and crystal rock) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross: " St)

St. Louis of Toulouse, 1422-25 (gilt bronze; silver, enamel and crystal rock)
6365890 St. Louis of Toulouse, 1422-25 (gilt bronze; silver, enamel and crystal rock) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Basilica of the Holy Cross: " St)

Main portal: detail of the lateral frieze with anthropomorphic figures, animals and geometric mosaic motifs (mosaic)
6166523 Main portal: detail of the lateral frieze with anthropomorphic figures, animals and geometric mosaic motifs (mosaic) by Byzantine

Tile depcting "Enthroned Madonna"(scene of the New Testament) (bronze)
6166519 Tile depcting " Enthroned Madonna" (scene of the New Testament) (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting "Supper in Emmaus"(scene of the New Testament)
6166517 The gate by Bonanno Pisano (1185-6): bronze tile depicting " Supper in Emmaus" (scene of the New Testament)

Tile depicting "Two Prophets: Moses and Aaron"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166493 Tile depicting " Two Prophets: Moses and Aaron" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "The submission of woman to man"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166482 Tile depicting " The submission of woman to man" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "The Original Sin"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166480 Tile depicting " The Original Sin" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Tile depicting "Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166479 Tile depicting " Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova)

Last Supper", by Master from Emilia, 1540-60 (gilded chiselled bronze)
5973960 Last Supper", by Master from Emilia, 1540-60 (gilded chiselled bronze) by Italian School, (16th century); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Brescia)

Italy: Troia, Porta di bronzo della Cattedrale (b / w photo)
6011717 Italy: Troia, Porta di bronzo della Cattedrale (b/w photo) by Hielscher, Kurt (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troia, Porta di bronzo della Cattedrale)

The angel, symbol of St. Matthew, 1329-30 (bronze)
6263011 The angel, symbol of St. Matthew, 1329-30 (bronze) by Maitani, Lorenzo (c.1255-1330); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria

St Michael and the Dragon (bronze)
6262897 St Michael and the Dragon (bronze) by Maitani, Lorenzo (c.1255-1330); Museo dell Opera del Duomo (MODO), Orvieto, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: " St Michael and the Dragon")

Tile depicting "The creation of Adam"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166477 Tile depicting " The creation of Adam" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Tile depicting "Two Prophets: Micah and Joel"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166496 Tile depicting " Two Prophets: Micah and Joel" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale

Tile depicting "Noahs Ark"(scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166486 Tile depicting " Noahs Ark" (scene of the Old Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

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

The adolescent (bronze)
5894130 The adolescent (bronze) by Graziosi, Giuseppe (1879-1942); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop - Unipol, inv)

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

Main portal: detail of the lateral frieze with anthropomorphic figures, animals and geometric mosaic motifs (mosaic)
6166524 Main portal: detail of the lateral frieze with anthropomorphic figures, animals and geometric mosaic motifs (mosaic) by Byzantine

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Tile depicting "Visitation"(scene of the New Testament), 1185-86 (bronze)
6166500 Tile depicting " Visitation" (scene of the New Testament), 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

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Bronzo, the adolescent bronze, has been a significant material in art and history for centuries. From intricate sculptures to detailed tiles, this alloy of copper and tin has captured the attention of artists and admirers alike. One remarkable example is the St. Louis of Toulouse sculpture, created between 1422-25. Made from gilt bronze with silver, enamel, and crystal rock accents, it showcases the exquisite craftsmanship that can be achieved with this medium. Intriguingly, there are also ancient tiles depicting various scenes from both the Old Testament and New Testament. One tile portrays "The Cavalcade of Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, " dating back to 1185-86. The use of bronze in these tiles adds depth and texture to these religious narratives. Another tile displays "Two Prophets: Daniel and Amos" as well as "Noah cultivating the Vineyard. " These scenes from the Old Testament come alive through their bronze depictions on these ancient artifacts. Furthermore, a tile featuring "Cain and Abel" reminds us of one of humanity's earliest stories told through this enduring metalwork technique. Not limited to religious themes alone, bronzework extends its influence even into architectural elements like gates. The gate itself becomes an artistic statement when adorned with a tile portraying "Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. " Even beyond religious contexts or architectural features lies another aspect where bronze shines - portraiture. Dating back to ancient times is an impressive sculpture known as "Sitting Mercury, " crafted in the IV century BC using this versatile material. Lastly but not least importantly are portraits capturing historical figures such as Emperor Claudius Gothicus or Aurelian; Emperor Probus or Diocletian; Emperor Septimius Severus - all brought to life through skillful rendering in bronze. Bronze truly stands out as a timeless medium that has preserved countless stories throughout history.