Freschi Collection

Monkeys gathering leaves from tea bushes high on a mountain and delivering them to their master. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Temple of Zeus or Jupiter at Mount Olympus
Elevation and plan of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter at Mount Olympus. Pianta ed Elevazione del Tempio di Giove Olimpico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Antoine-Chrysostome Quatremere de

Tartar soldiers, Qing Dynasty China
Tartar soldiers going to mount guard at the palace gates, Qing Dynasty China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese rice mill with blindfolded mules turning a millstone, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese toy seller and boys playing Jianzi, Qing Dynasty
Chinese itinerant toy seller and boys playing Jianzi by kicking a shuttlecock, Qing Dynasty. The toy man holds a bamboo stick with three small puppets

Embroiderer working on two pieces of silk cloth, Qing Dynasty. One with a bird for a civil mandarin, one with a quadruped animal for a military mandarin

Chinese artillery, QIng Dynasty
Chinese artillery: cannon with narrow muzzle like a musket, Chinese style culverine and large-bore cannon on wheels. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Pronaos or vestibules of the Temple of Zeus
View of the front 1 and rear 2 pronaos or vestibule of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter, Mount Olympus. Pronao anteriore del Tempio di Giove Olimpico

Theodosius I on horseback with sceptre. Theodosius the Great with sceptre, plumed helmet and caparisoned horse. From a column in Istanbul built after his victory over Magnus Maximus. Porta Aurea

El Jorullo, a cinder cone volcano in Michoacan, central Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Basalt cliffs in Mexico. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1841

Costumes of the natives of Iceland, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

A group of San people harvesting a swarm of
A group of San people (Bushmen) harvesting a swarm of locusts with fire and smoke. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Khoikhoi woman of Angola
Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman of Angola in fur cape and hat with bow, necklace, and beaded apron. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Cuviers gazelle (endangered) and greater kudu
Cuviers gazelle, Gazella cuvieri (endangered) and greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Black wildebeest and extinct quagga
Black wildebeest or white-tailed gnu, Connochaetes gnou, and extinct quagga, Equus quagga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberto Freschi from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola), depicted with spears, shields and cudgels

Water cart for the Imperial Family, Qing Dynasty China. The wagon is loaded with cubical tin vessels filled with river water

Porcelain factory in China, Qing Dynasty. Workers painting dishes by hand while another brings more plates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3, 4, quiver 5, crossbow 6, crossbow darts 7, basket of crossbow balls 8, musket 9, iron crook 10, Hand of Justice 11

Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles, Qing Dynasty
Chinese lamp on a chair stand and wax candles made of tallow from the tallow tree, Triadica sebifera, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese seller of sugar hares and a truck
Chinese seller of sugar hares or mooncakes at the 4th moon, and truck to carry Chinese wine, beer brewed from millet, Qing Dynasty

Chinese pleasure junk, Qing Dynasty. Pleasure boat with latticed windows and large cabins, usually rowed or pulled. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese junk, Qing Dynasty. Flat-bottomed, three-masted ship with compartmentalized hold. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Great weighing machine or steelyard, Qing Dynasty. The man weighs items brought to him by customers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese soldiers, Qing Dynasty China. One beating the evening watch on a bamboo cylinder, the other holding a lantern. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese swan pan or abacus, and pottery shop, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese woman reeling silk thread from wild silkworms, Bombyx mori, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese men cormorant fishing on a raft in the river, Qing Dynasty. Fishing cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese men hunting wild ducks with decoy gourd hats in the river, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Rice-straw cloak, sandals, Chinese woman s
Rice-straw cloak, wood and straw sandals, Chinese womans bound foot and boot. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese labourer with umbrella and peasant
Chinese labourer with bamboo-and-paper umbrella and peasant in rice-straw cape, QIng Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Chinese men winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty
Chinese men sifting and winnowing rice with sieves, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese lady with her children in her house, Qing Dynasty. She sits embroidering in an alcove next to a window on the garden

Chinese mountebank riding a boat on land, Qing Dynasty
Chinese mountebank riding a boat on land accompanied by a musician playing a recorder, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

A Mandarin (magistrate) of the Fifth Class going to court in full dress, Qing Dynasty China. Robe with an embroidered square indicating his rank

Chinese puppet show, Qing Dynasty. The puppeteer is completely hidden inside a curtained theatre and works the puppets in a window above his head

Chinese wrestler and automaton and a tom-tom player, Qing Dynasty. Street performer wrestling with a human-size pasteboard puppet

Chinese juggler keeping a 100-foot long ribbon floating in the air, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese toy seller and boy riding a pasteboard
Chinese itinerant toy seller and boy riding a pasteboard horse, Qing Dynasty. The toy man plays a gong and his basket includes toy soldiers, bow and arrow, masks, feathers, etc

Itinerant Chinese barber ringing finger bells to find customers, QIng Dynasty. He carries a stool and bucket on a bamboo yoke, along with razor, scissors, strop, etc

Chinese youth alighting from his carriage to salute a friend of his father s, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste

Chinese jack of all trades with bamboo yoke, tools, portable forge, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperor s
Carriage of the Kong Tchou, the Qing Emperors eldest daughter. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese tinker with portable forge, bellows and tools, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese pedlar and tobacconist, Qing Dynasty. The pedlar wears a bamboo lattice shop with handkerchiefs, ribbons, purses, etc. The tobacconist has set up a street stall selling tobacco and snuff

Chinese pork butcher selling hams, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Chinese distiller making Cho-Chou or brandy in a vat on a furnace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

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In a world full of wonders and cultural diversity, the beauty of "freschi" captivates our senses. Monkeys gracefully gather leaves from tea bushes high above, their nimble movements reflecting nature's harmony. In a Chinese rice mill, blindfolded mules tirelessly turn the wheels, symbolizing the ancient wisdom embedded in every grain. Amidst the bustling streets of Qing Dynasty China, a toy seller engages young boys in an exhilarating game of Jianzi. Laughter fills the air as they skillfully kick feathered shuttlecocks with their feet, showcasing both tradition and playfulness. An embroiderer delicately weaves her magic on two pieces of silk; her hands move with precision and grace, creating intricate patterns that tell stories untold. The artistry is mesmerizing - a testament to human creativity and dedication. The thunderous roar echoes through time as Chinese artillery from the Qing Dynasty stands tall against adversity. A symbol of strength and power, it reminds us that history is shaped by those who dare to defend what they hold dear. At Mount Olympus stands the majestic Temple of Zeus or Jupiter - its grandeur reaching towards the heavens themselves. The Pronaos or vestibules welcome all who seek solace within its hallowed walls while Theodosius I on horseback holds his sceptre high - a leader guiding his people towards greatness. Nature's fury takes center stage at El Jorullo in Michoacan; this cinder cone volcano rises defiantly amidst fiery eruptions that shape landscapes anew. Basalt cliffs in Mexico stand proud against crashing waves; their rugged beauty reminding us that even rocks can withstand life's storms. Traveling northwards brings us to Iceland where natives don vibrant costumes straight out of early 19th-century tales. Their attire reflects both tradition and adaptation to harsh climates – an ode to resilience amidst icy winds. Lastly, we witness San people harvesting a swarm of nature's blessings.