Leftovers of a Thermal Room in Hadrian's Villa, by Giovan Battista Piranesi.
Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli bears witness to the grandeur of the Roman Empire. This is why it has been listed as a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage since 1999.
Rape of Europe, Antonio Feltrinelli.
Oil Painting On Canvas, 1933.
According to the myth, Eros fires one of his arrows. The arrow hits Zeus, who sees a princess named Europa.
What do you know abou the myth of Zeus and Europa?
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The Profile by Thomas Holloway, 1810.
Original etching realized by Thomas Holloway for Johann Caspar Lavater's "Essays on Physiognomy, Designed to Promote the Knowledge and the Love of Mankind", London.
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#art#ancient#physiognomy#biology#human#face#body#profile
Ancient Oil Lamp.
Is it an old or modern way to decorate your house?
Episode 34 of the series "Antiquities of Hercolaneum", a collection commissioned in the 18th Century by the King of Naples in order to illustrate the archeological findings of Pompeii and Hercolaneum.
Jazz in the Desert, Laura D’Andrea.
Brushed steel.
Laura D’Andrea loves to celebrate the Mediterranean heritage, connecting the arabic influence with the english culture.
This is why, when exploring her artworks, you might easily find jazz players in the desert