Dolce Collection

Seville orange
5855188 Seville orange; (add.info.: Seville orange, Citrus aurantium. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Still Life with Bottle (oil painting on canvas)
6283495 Still Life with Bottle (oil painting on canvas) by De Giacomi, Eugenio (1852-1917); 50x70 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Last Days at the Seaside (engraving)
1041213 Last Days at the Seaside (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Days at the Seaside)

Le Sorti... intitolate giardino di pensieri, October 1540. Creators: Unknown, Marco Dente
Le Sorti di Francesco Marcolini da Forli, intitolate giardino di pensieri... October 1540. [The Fates]

Le Trasformationi, 1558. 1558. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Rusconi
Le Trasformationi, 1558

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Italy, Lazio, Rome, Via del Condotti, Exterior of the Dolce and Gabbana shop

Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. 14th C. Engraving by Gusta
Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) between 1308 and his death in 1321. Paradiso Canto III. Piccarda Donati and souls whose vows had been broken

Carlo Dolci
CARLO DOLCI (or Dolce) Italian artist from Florence, who did religious subjects, landscapes, and portraits like the one hes holding. Date: 1616 - 1686

St Cecilia / Payne / Dolce
SAINT CECILIA Roman saint and martyr, patron saint of musicians, playing a portative organ

Lodovico Dolce
LODOVICO DOLCE Italian writer Date: 1508 - 1568

Frank Hedges Butlers balloon Dolce Far Niente (45, 000cuft) ascending from Monmouth Gas Works on 16 April 1906 during an Easter House Party at the Hendre, Lord Llangattocks seat. Passengers were F

Auber Score / Muette
Part of the score of Aubers opera La Muette de Portici

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"Dolce" - A Journey Through Art and Literature From the enchanting verses of Dante's Divine Comedy to the exquisite brushstrokes of Carlo Dolci, "dolce" has been a recurring theme in various artistic expressions throughout history. This 150-caption invites you on a captivating journey through time and art, exploring different interpretations of this evocative word. In Gusta's 14th-century engraving inspired by Dante Alighieri's epic poem, we witness the protagonist's descent into hell, where he encounters both torment and beauty. The juxtaposition of darkness and light reminds us that even in the depths of despair, there is always a glimmer of sweetness to be found. Carlo Dolci, known for his delicate portraits infused with emotional depth, captures the essence of "dolce" in his paintings. In Still Life with Bottle, every stroke seems to whisper secrets only understood by those who truly appreciate life's simple pleasures. Detail from Il Dolce far Niente transports us to a tranquil moment frozen in time. Painted in 1866 by an unknown artist on canvas, it depicts a scene where idleness becomes an art form itself. Here lies the true meaning of "dolce far niente, " embracing leisure as a source of inspiration and rejuvenation. Le Sorti. . intitolate giardino di pensieri takes us back to October 1540 when Unknown and Marco Dente collaborated on this mesmerizing creation. It reveals how divination intertwines with sweetness as one seeks answers within their own thoughts. Giovanni Antonio Rusconi's Le Trasformationi (1558) showcases mythical metamorphoses that captivate our imagination while reminding us that change can bring unexpected delights – sometimes bittersweet but always transformative. Lodovico Dolce’s name echoes through centuries as he explores diverse themes encompassing love, philosophy, poetry – all intertwined with the essence of "dolce.