Crispi Collection

Crispi's jacket, 1850
3480832 Crispi's jacket, 1850; (add.info.: Crispi's jacket'. Cartoon satire on the humiliating result of Italy's colonial ambitions in Ethiopia. La veste a Crispi)

Hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette
Illustration of hand shadows, showing famous figures in silhouette. Captioned Lord Salisbury, Mr Gladstone, Bismark, The Late Czar, Gambetta, Crispi, Thiers, Zola'. Date: 1895

L Ombromanie (litho)
3100942 L Ombromanie (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Ombromanie. Page from Mahatma magazine)

View near Bruges (Vue Pres [sic] de Bruges). Creator: Martin de Monchy
View near Bruges (Vue Pres [sic] de Bruges)

Drunkenness of Noah: Shem and Japheth cover the naked body of Noah, who lies in a tent, a male figure at far right points to Noah

God enters into a covenant with Noah: next to a smoking pyre Noah kneels in a gesture of prayer, surrounded by members of his family, a rainbow stretches over them

Aftermath of the Flood: human bodies strewn on dry land in the foreground, Noahs ark moored on a rocky outcrop beyond, from a series of engravings for the Liber Genesis, 1612

The Flood destroys life on earth: corpses of humans and animals adrift in the foreground, Noahs ark beyond and a flying dove holding a branch above

The beginning of the Flood: men and women climb to higher ground at right, water overtaking animals and people at left, Noahs Ark beyond

Noah kneeling before God at left, the construction of the ark underway beyond, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the Liber Genesis, 1612

Mankind surrendering to lechery before the Flood: embracing couples on benches around a table with food and drink, from a series of engravings made for the first edition of the Liber Genesis, 1612

Euterpe, from The Muses. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Euterpe, from The Muses

Path over a Valley. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Path over a Valley. After Jan Brueghel the Elder

Harbor Scene. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Harbor Scene. After Jan Brueghel the Elder

Queen Elizabeth I, 1592. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Queen Elizabeth I, 1592

Aqua in a Decorative Border with Sea Creatures, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements, 1590-1612

Aer in a Decorative Border with Birds, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements, 1590-1612

Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
Struggle over the Flemish Milch-Cow, 1646

The Colonist Renede Laudonniere Sablais, after van de Passe, 1861
The Colonist Rene de Laudonniere Sablais, after van de Passe, 1861

Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
Caricature of Francesco Crispi, Italian politician, 1896. Satirical cartoon on the defeat of the invading Italian army at the siege of Mek ele, Ethiopia

The Jacket of Crispi, 1896. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Jacket of Crispi, 1896. Defeat at the hands of King Menilek IIs army at Adwa brought the Italian invasion of Ethiopia to a humiliating end and led to the resignation of the prime minister

Francesco Crispi - 3
FRANCESCO CRISPI Italian statesman, participated in Risorgimento, advocated African colonisation, deposed after defeat at Adowa, 1896. Date: 1819 - 1901

Francesco Crispi - 2
FRANCESCO CRISPI Italian statesman, participated in Risorgimento, advocated African colonisation, deposed after defeat at Adowa, 1896. Date: 1819 - 1901

Francesco Crispi / Ilz 93
FRANCESCO CRISPI Italian statesman

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"Crispi: Master of Shadows and Silhouettes" Step into the mesmerizing world of Crispi, a genius in the art of hand shadows. With his skillful hands, he brings famous figures to life through their captivating silhouettes. L'Ombromanie litho showcases his talent, leaving us spellbound by the intricate details. In "View near Bruges, " we are transported to a picturesque landscape painted by Martin de Monchy. Crispi's shadows dance against this backdrop, adding an ethereal touch to the scenery. Witness Noah's story unfold as Crispi captures pivotal moments from biblical tales. In "Drunkenness of Noah, " Shem and Japheth delicately cover their father's naked body with utmost respect. God enters into a covenant with Noah amidst a smoking pyre in another masterpiece. The aftermath of the Flood is hauntingly depicted in "Aftermath of the Flood. " Human bodies lie strewn on dry land while animals float lifelessly nearby - a poignant reminder of nature's wrath. "The beginning of the Flood" reveals humanity desperately seeking higher ground as destruction looms. Meanwhile, Noah kneels before God, overseeing the construction of an ark that will preserve life. It also delves into human desires and weaknesses with "Mankind surrendering to lechery before the Flood. " Embracing couples on benches indulge in forbidden pleasures - a cautionary tale for all generations. Beyond shadow play, Crispi showcases versatility as seen in "Euterpe" from The Muses series and "Path over a Valley. " His artistic prowess knows no bounds; each stroke tells its own unique story. Immerse yourself in Crispi's enchanting world where light meets darkness and stories come alive through mere gestures. Discover hidden narratives within these captivating works that continue to inspire awe centuries later.