Grotesque Mask Collection

The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg
3570357 The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 1584-1589 ca)

Fontana Vecchia or Old Fountain in Bologna Bologna Monumental Fountain High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Piazza del Duomo in Pisa with the fountain by Giuseppe Vacc; Stereoscopic photograph 1880-1890 Giuseppe Vacc 1764 Pisa - Piazza del Duomo

Tugenbrunnen, monumental fountain in Lorenzer Platz in Nuremberg. Germany Nuremberg, Lorenzer Platz Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Wall fountain with two pilasters at the sides. The water flows from a gargoyle placed at the base of a sculpted shell. The work is completed by tuff stone applications

Fountain with a mask conserved in the Solin in Croatia Croatia Solin Font. Date of Photograph:1950-1960. Date of Artwork:XV sec

Mask chiseled in the rock of Saulieu France Saulieu. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Window of a palace in Tolosa France Tolosa. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Stone mask surmounted by a window, Tolosa France Tolosa. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Detail of the famous woden choirstalls in the Basilica of San Pietro in Perugia (16th Cent.). In the foreground a few stalls finely inlaid with plant motifs Perugia Chorus High Renaissance

An architrave ornamented with reliefs of theatrical masks in the middle of other fragments of architectual elements in the Roman theater of Aspendos, Turkey Turkey Aspendos Architrave

Panel from the Bronze Doors of St. Zeno in Verona, showing a grotesque mask Verona Cathedral of San Zeno Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Fountain with the marble group of putti holding the coats of arms of Pisa and the Opera; in the background the leaning tower

The Fountain of Calamus, also known as the Fountain of the Tredici Cannelle, Ancona Ancona Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Sketch of decorative elements. Drawing by Pontormo, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, in Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery

The Fountain of the Virtues (Tugendbrunnen) in Nuremberg Germany Nuremberg Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Candelabrum decorated with vegetal motifs and large masks; Vatican Museums. Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Candelabrum Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Cinerary urn and base with masks; Vatican Museums. Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums High Relief, Urn Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

"La Bocca della Verit" (The Mouth of Truth), large, marble disc from the classical age situated in the Church of St

Ruins the Temple of Mercury: Archaeological work situated in Pompei (province of Naples). Pompeii Temple Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Corner of Borgo San Iacopo and Via dello Sprone in Florence Florence Borgo San Iacopo and Va dello Sprone Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Marble fountain in Piazza del Duomo in Pisa. 1890 ca. Giuseppe Vacc 1764 Pisa - Piazza del Duomo

The capital, sculpted by Giovan Battista Foggini, of the column on the right side of the choir, in the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Cathedral Capital Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Side of a Sarcophagus found at the Tarquinia National Museum in Tarquinia. The bas relief shows a man on a horse-drawn quadriga. There is a gargoyle at the top

Detail of one of the celing panels in the Laurentian Library in Florence. This work was designed by Michelangelo. Florence Laurentian Library Ceiling Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Detail of the ceiling of the Laurentian Library in Florence. This work was designed by Michelangelo. Florence Laurentian Library Ceiling Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Stone fountain basin located in the gallery of Villa Ferdinanda di Artimio, in the environs of Signa. Sculpted work by Bernardo Buontalenti

Window with one light in the Church of Saint John and Saint Felicity, in Valdicastello Carducci, near Pietrasanta, Versilia Pietrasanta Valdicastello Carducci Window Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

A capital of St. Martin's Cathedral, in Pietrasanta, Versilia Pietrasanta St. Martin's Cathedral Capital High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Detail of one of the double doors of the portal, located beneath the portico of Agrigento's Cathedral. Agrigento Door Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Sarcophagus located at the Tarquinia National Museum in Tarquinia. There is a portrait of an obese man on the lid and the coffin is decorated with a bas relief of soldiers

Fontana Grande on the piazza of the same name in Viterbo. Viterbo Piazza Fontana Grande Fountain Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Fountain of Montascide or of S. Marco in Tuscania; above the masks spurting water is a municipal coat of arm. Two young girls are holding water in some amphorae

Saint Christina's altarpiece, in glazed terracotta, at Saint Christina's Collegiate Church in Bolsena. Two scenes from the Saint's martyrdom are shown in the predella

Tapestry with the Allegory of Purity, Florentine tapestry weaver. This piece was previously at the Gallery of Ancient and Modern Art in Florence

Tapestry of the Allegory of Faith, Florentine tapestry weaver. The piece was previously held at the Gallery of Ancient and Modern Art in Florence

Lower detail of a bronze lectern, sculpted by Annibale Scudaniglio, in the Museo Regionale Pepoli inside the former convent of the Annunziata in Trapani Trapani Former convent of the Annunziata

Upper part of the bronze lectern by Annibale Scudaniglio, in the Museo Regionale Pepoli in Trapani Trapani Sanctuary of the Annunziata Reading Stand Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Metope from Temple C of Selinunte with a scene of Hercules fighting against Medusa: work preserved in the Hall of Selinunte of the Regional Archaeological Museum of Palermo Palermo National

Fountain of Hercules located in Favorita Park in Palermo. Palermo Favorita Park. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

A window facing the Courtyard in Palazzo Marino in Milan. The work is by Galeazzo Alessi. Milan Palace Marino, Courtyard Window High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

A sixteenth century chest upon which two vases and two knick-knacks in the shape of dogs are placed. The piece of furniture is located in a room of the Villa Medicea in Poggio a Caiano, near Prato

A sixteenth century chest located in a room of the Villa Medicea in Poggio a Caiano, near Prato. Poggio a Caiano Villa Medicea

Detail of the ceiling of the Loggetta of the Villa Medicea in Poggio a Caiano, near Florence. Poggio a Caiano Villa Medicea, loggetta

Capital of Saint Martin's Cathedral in Pietrasanta, Versilia Pietrasanta Cathedral Capital High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Coat of arms with a lion rampant, on the facade of Florence's Davanzati Palace. Florence Shield Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Small gallery of the Sacristy or Baptistery of S. Satiro in Milan. Milan San Satiro Loggia Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Decorations from the Monument to Gastone De Foix, located at the Sforzesco Castle Museum of Ancient Art in Milan. Milan Sforzesco Castle Low Relief, Basrelief High Renaissance, Renaissance

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"Unveiling the Grotesque: A Journey through Architectural Oddities" Step into the Roman theater of Aspendos, Turkey, and be captivated by an architrave adorned with reliefs of theatrical masks amidst fragments of architectural elements. These grotesque masks tell stories untold. Venture to Verona's St. Zeno and witness a panel from the Bronze Doors showcasing a peculiar grotesque mask. Its twisted features leave you pondering its hidden meaning. In Pisa, a fountain stands proudly, guarded by putti holding coats of arms. Behind them looms the iconic leaning tower as if in harmony with this marble group. What secrets do these grotesque masks whisper? Ancona's Fountain of Calamus, also known as the Fountain of Tredici Cannelle, intrigues passersby with its mysterious allure. The presence of grotesque masks adds an enigmatic touch to this mesmerizing sight. Pontormo's sketch at Florence's Uffizi Gallery unveils decorative elements that defy convention. Amongst them are unsettlingly intricate grotesque masks that challenge our perception of beauty. Nuremberg boasts the Fountain of Virtues (Tugendbrunnen), where allegorical figures stand tall amidst cascading water. Look closely; hidden within their expressions lie subtle hints at grotesqueness. Vatican City surprises visitors with a candelabrum adorned with vegetal motifs and large menacing masks. This juxtaposition between nature and monstrosity leaves us questioning what lies beneath their surface. The Vatican Museums hold more curiosities - cinerary urns embellished with hauntingly beautiful masks beckon exploration into ancient rituals and beliefs shrouded in mystery. "The Mouth of Truth" awaits in Rome's Church of St. Maria in Cosmedin – a large marble disc from classical times bearing an eerie visage carved upon it. Dare you place your hand within its gaping maw.