Fumagalli Collection

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340197 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

Greek torch race
6340209 Greek torch race by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: Greek torch race. Athletes race each other without extinguishing their torches. From an altar of Prometheus. Corsa delle fiaccole)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece
6340194 The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: The Eleusinian Mysteries)

Greek chariot race
6340211 Greek chariot race by Fumagalli (19th century); (add.info.: Greek chariot race. A man rides a four-horse chariot or quadriga in the Games)

Map of Ancient Greece at the time of Xerxess invasion
Map of Ancient Greece. Routes of King of Persia Xerxes Is army (blue) and navy (red) during its failed invasion of Greece 480BC. Carta della Grecia Antica

Greek torch race. Athletes race each other without extinguishing their torches. From an altar of Prometheus. Corsa delle fiaccole

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. The goddess Ceres sits on the Puteal on the Callirhoe well surrounded by dancing virgins

Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia
Depiction of a Roman Bacchanal from a sculpture on a labrum in the Pio Clementino Museum. Five Fauns with horns and tails and five Bacchantes in Spartan tunics dance. Baccanali

Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fumagalli from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy

Portrait of Ignazio Fumagalli (1778-1842), 1834. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Explorers with Humboldts expedition at the basalt cliffs at Regla, Mexico, c1820-1839. German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics

George Washingtons House at Mount Vernon, Virginia, USA, c1820-1839. This plantation on the banks of the Potomac River was inherited by George Washington from his sister-in-law in 1759

Portrait of the composer Adolphe Fumagalli (1828-1856), 1855. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Angelo Fumagalli
ANGELO FUMAGALLI Italian historian Date: 1728 - 1804

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"Fumagalli: A Journey through Ancient Mysteries and Cultures" Step into the world of Fumagalli, where ancient traditions and mysteries intertwine. From the sacred Eleusinian Mysteries to the exhilarating Greek torch race, this captivating journey takes us back to a time when initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone thrived in Eleusis, Greece. Immerse yourself in the thrill of the Greek chariot race as you witness fearless competitors speeding towards victory. Explore a map of Ancient Greece during Xerxes' invasion, tracing his path through history's pages. Feel your heart race alongside participants in the Greek torch race, carrying flames that symbolize enlightenment and unity. Discover secrets hidden within The Eleusinian Mysteries - initiations that offered profound spiritual experiences to those seeking wisdom. Marvel at a mesmerizing depiction of a Roman Bacchanal or Bacchanalia, where revelers celebrated with uninhibited joy. Witness an intriguing Hieroglyphic Christian calendar on an Aztec stele, bridging cultures across continents. Glimpse into Ignazio Fumagalli's portrait from 1834; let his enigmatic gaze transport you to another era filled with artistic brilliance. Join explorers on Humboldt's expedition as they stand before Mexico's basalt cliffs at Regla - nature's majestic masterpiece. Finally, visit George Washington's House at Mount Vernon in Virginia, USA; soak up its historical significance dating back to c1820-1839. Let Fumagalli be your guide on this extraordinary voyage through time and space – uncovering ancient rituals and embracing diverse cultures along the way.