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Fagnano Olona, Italy - May 6, 2023: Fagnano Olona, Varese province, Lombardy, Italy: exterior of the historic Madonna della Selva church
Religious art and architectural details in Sacro Monte di Varallo, Italy
Rome - The fresco of prophet Isaiah in church San Girolamo dei Croati by  Pietro Gagliardi (1847-1852).
Ancient stone statue of Hercules against black background as symbol of power and strength.
Baroque Greek Hercules sculpture at entrance of Castle Albrechtsberg in Dresden. Schloss Albrechtsberg was built and designed by Adolf Lohses between 1850-1854 for Prussian Prince Albrecht in neo-classical and baroque style.
Dionysos discovers Ariadne on Naxos from the house of the colored columns in Pompeii.\nAfter Ariadne helped Theseus escape from the labyrinth, he abandoned her on the island of Naxos. His ship sails off in the upper right. Dionysus and his retinue discover her sleeping; the god falls in love with her and makes her his consort.
Hercules and Iolaus mosaic - Anzio Nymphaeum. Lazio, Italy
Statue of the 16 century. Statue of Hercules. Medieval art.
Hercules and Cacus sculpture by Baccio Bandinelli in front of Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy.
Milan, Italy - April 18, 2023: Interior of the historic Certosa di Garegnano in Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Florence, İtaly - 08/29/2023.\nFlorence is the capital city of the region of Tuscany in Central Italy. It is also the most populated city in Tuscany, with 360,930 inhabitants in 2023, and 984,991 in its metropolitan area.\nFlorence was a centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of that era. It is considered by many academics to have been the birthplace of the Renaissance, becoming a major artistic, cultural, commercial, political, economic and financial center. During this time, Florence rose to a position of enormous influence in Italy, Europe, and beyond. Its turbulent political history includes periods of rule by the powerful Medici family and numerous religious and republican revolutions. From 1865 to 1871 the city served as the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. The Florentine dialect forms the base of Standard Italian and it became the language of culture throughout Italy due to the prestige of the masterpieces by Dante Alighieri, Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli and Francesco Guicciardini.\nThe city attracts millions of tourists each year, and UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982. The city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Palazzo Pitti, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, Forbes ranked it as the most beautiful city in the world in 2010.\nFlorence plays an important role in Italian fashion, and is ranked in the top 15 fashion capitals of the world by Global Language Monitor; furthermore, it is a major national economic centre, as well as a tourist and industrial hub.
Physical strength. The male power. Statue of the 18 century
Sculptures in Piazza della Signoria of Florence:Rape of the Sabine
Forlí - The paiting of St. Sebastian in the church Cattedrale di Santa Croce by Nicolo Rondinelli (1470 - 1510).
Herculaneum, Augusteum (cd. Basilica)\nAs a boy the Greek hero Achilles was entrusted to the wise Centaur Chiron. The centaur Chiron raised Achilles at the request of Achilles' mother. This centaur, half man, half horse, was, in classical mythology, a famous teacher to various heroes and gods. Attributes in the oil sketch, such as lyre, arrow and hunting horns, refer to his lessons in music and poetry and hunting.\nThe prototype for this fresco was not another painting but a statue that Pliny the Elder recalls was exhibited in Rome in the Saepta Iulia.
Ancient statuary in the city of Rome
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and home of the famous Medici dynasty. This breathtaking photo showcases the majestic skyline of the city, led by the impressive Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, a masterpiece of architecture that has captivated hearts for centuries.\nThe perfect vantage point from the Ponte Vecchio, one of the oldest and most famous bridges in the world, leaves visitors in awe. This bridge, crossed by famous figures such as Hannibal Lecter throughout the centuries, is an integral part of the city's history.\nThe vibrant colors of the buildings and the photographer's perfect perspective make this picture a unique work of art. It is perfect as a wall decoration for anyone who appreciates the beauty of Italy and specifically Florence, and is interested in the rich history and culture of the city.\nSEO keywords: Florence, Renaissance, Medici, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio, Hannibal Lecter, Italy, City of Arts, Architecture, History, Tourist destination, Wall decoration, Memory, Inspiration.
marble sculpture of the paws of a faun
pompei ancient ruins paintings and mosaic
Il ratto delle Sabine statue, the Rape of the Sabine Women, also known as the Abduction of the Sabine Women or the Kidnapping of the Sabine Women from Artist Giambologna on the Loggia dei lanzi in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, Italy, adjoining the Uffizi Gallery.
Statue of Herkules at the Herkulespavillionen in Copenhagen.
Iphigeneia carried to the sacrifice by Odysseus and Menelaos\nThe House of the Tragic Poet ( also called The Homeric House or The Iliadic House ) is a Roman house in Pompeii, Italy dating to the 2nd century BC. The house is famous for its elaborate mosaic floors and frescoes depicting scenes from Greek mythology.\nFrom left to right : Agamemnon - Odysseus - Menelaos ( holding Iphigeneia ) - Calchas
Mars fresco in House of Venus, Pompeii, Italy
An ancient statue of a young man from ancient Greece presumed to be a  philosopher or poet, severe and sad. Small reproduction of original
Ferrara - The  fresco \
Perseus statue by Cellini in the historical center of Florence, Signoria Square, Italy
An old Janus sculpture in Reggio Emilia, Italy
Paris at Christmas in 2017
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