Giovanni Da Collection

Decoration in the Borgia Apartments, Apostolic Palace, the Vatican, Rome, Italy, (1928). Zodiac symbols: About 1520-1527...Ceiling-painting in the " Sala detta dei santi Pontefici" [Hall of

Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Grotesque paintings from the Vatican loggias, Rome, Italy, (1928). 1517-1519...The Loggie were started in the summer of 1517 and are stated as being completed on 4th May, 1519

Villa of Pratolino: The Appenino, ca. 1653. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Villa of Pratolino: The Appenino, ca. 1653

Three putti before a large garland, the one in the middle rides an ostrich, from a series of tapestries made for Leo X, ca. 1530-40

Christ is being led away, soldiers stand at the right (right side of sheet), 1585

Pilate at the left washing his hands (left side of sheet), 1585. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Pilate at the left washing his hands (left side of sheet), 1585

Scenes from the Life of Christ, mid-1340s. Creator: Giovanni Baronzio
Scenes from the Life of Christ, mid-1340s

Madonna and Child with Donors, ca. 1365. Creator: Giovanni da Milano
Madonna and Child with Donors, ca. 1365

Italian Renaissance stained glass, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance stained glass, (1898). Fig 1: From the National Museum in the Bargello at Florence, taken by H. Dolmetsch

Decoration in the Villa Madama, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Decoration in the Villa Madama, Rome, Italy, (1928). About 1520...Ceiling-painting in the hall of the Villa Madama...(on the Monte Mario)

Across the Valley to the White Mountains - Mt. Washington in Distance, New Hampshire, c1930s
Charming Outlook across Valley to the White Mountains - Mt. Washington in Distance, New Hampshire, c1930s. The first European sighting of Mount Washington was by Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1524

Early Morning on New York Bay, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Early Morning on New York Bay, c1897. New York Bay where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean, in New Jersey and New York City

Statue of Neptune, Fonte del Nettuno in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. The marble sculpture of the Fountain of Neptune was created by Bartolomeo Ammanati between 1565 and 1575

Statue of Cosimo de Medici, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. A member of the Medici political dynasty that ruled Florence during much of the Renaissance period

Equestrian statue of King Philip III, Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain. The statue of the Spanish king (1578-1621), was made in the early 17th century by Giambologna and Pietro Tacca

Great Musicians - Plate XV. 1895. Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826), Henry Rowley Bishop (1786-1855), Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c1525-1594), Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)

Palestrina. 1754, (1895). Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c1525-1594), Italian composer of sacred music. From The Musical Educator, Volume V by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C

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"Giovanni da: A Master of Artistic Diversity" Giovanni da, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance, left an indelible mark on the world of art. From his stunning decorations in the Borgia Apartments at the Vatican to his grotesque paintings adorning the loggias in Rome, Giovanni's talent knew no bounds. One cannot help but be captivated by his masterpiece, "The Appenino, " located in the Villa of Pratolino. Created around 1653 by Stefano della Bella under Giovanni's guidance, this sculpture depicts a majestic figure riding an ostrich amidst a large garland. Its intricate details and exquisite craftsmanship showcase Giovanni's ability to breathe life into stone. In another remarkable work titled "Christ is being led away, " we witness Giovanni's skillful portrayal of emotion as soldiers stand guard during this pivotal moment. The intensity captured on their faces transports us back to 1585 when Andrea Andreani brought this scene to life through printmaking. Equally compelling is Andreani's collaboration with Giovanni on "Rape of a Sabine Woman. " This powerful depiction evokes both shock and empathy as we witness the tragic event unfold before our eyes. The mastery behind every stroke reveals Giovanni and Andreani's commitment to storytelling through art. Moving from biblical narratives to scenes from Christ's life, we encounter Baronzio’s mid-1340s masterpiece aptly named "Scenes from the Life of Christ. " Here, Giovanni Baronzio expertly captures significant moments with profound depth and spiritual resonance. Another gem attributed to Giovanni da Milano is his enchanting piece called "Madonna and Child with Donors. " Painted around 1365, it showcases his ability to infuse tenderness into religious iconography while honoring those who contributed towards its creation. Giovanni Baronzio returns once again with "The Feast of Herod and the Beheading of the Baptist, " a work that transports us to the early 14th century.