Wooden sculptures
Full-form carved sculpture from Lombardy, dating from the early 18th century.
Full-form carved sculpture from Lombardy, dating from the early 18th century.
The saint stands on a cloud base, wears an ochre cloak over a light green tunic and is barefoot....
Copper
Tuscan thurible 17th century
In-depth historical-artistic analysis
Introduction
The 17th century Florentine thurible represents an emblematic example of Baroque sacred art, combining liturgical functionality, symbolic value and refined craftsmanship. This analysis aims to delve...
Art objects
Elia Ajolfi 1916 – 2001
Iron sculpture depicting an Owl, of Lombard origin, Bergamo area, dating from the second half of the last century, made by Elia Ajolfi. Ajolfi was born as a 'modeller' in...
Furniture '700
Roller desk 18th century.
Solid walnut roll-top desk with fruitwood inlays, Piedmontese origin, dating back to the late 18th century.
Restored for use
Furniture '600
Lombard pantry 17th century.
The Baroque Cabinet-Making in the Second Half of the Seventeenth Century: Architecture and Matter
Introduction and historical-cultural framing
The second half of the seventeenth century represents a period of extraordinary...
Wooden sculptures
The Saint George Warrior of the Seventeenth-Century Genoese School
The Saint George Warrior of the Seventeenth-Century Genoese School: A Structural, Stylistic, and Formal Analysis of a Monumental Wooden Sculpture
Introduction and Historical-Artistic Framework
The work under examination is a...
Paintings '600
ANDREA CELESTI 1637-1712
Andrea Celesti was active between Venice, the Garda Riviera and Brescia and was known above all for his works with a sacred subject, characterised by a delicate and luminous style...
Furniture '600
Coin cabinet with clock "Principe del Drago"
A walnut coin cabinet, originating from the Roman area and dating from the second half of the 17th century, it belongs to the House of the Prince of the Dragon....