Battistero Collection

Square of Miracles, Pisa
The Battistero or Baptistery and the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo Cathedral of Santa Maria Asunta in the Piazza del Duomo, the Square of Miracles, in Pisa, Italy

Gates of Paradise, Porta del Paradiso, Battistero, Florence, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Hargreaves Spinning-Jenny
3480199 Hargreaves Spinning-Jenny'; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Hargreaves Spinning-Jenny'. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A winding engine, 1850
3480191 A winding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a winding engine for winding cotton ready for use on the bobbin net machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

David Wooster, 1800
3507784 David Wooster, 1800; (add.info.: David Wooster (1710-1777), brigadier-general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution

A diver on the sea floor, 1850
3359184 A diver on the sea floor, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a diver on the sea floor. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A gig-mill, 1850
3480186 A gig-mill, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a gig-mill; used for Teazling woollen cloth. The teazle heads were set in long frames on a cylinder; a length of cloth would be fed)

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480183 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: The milkmaid and her pail of milk. Illustration of January for John Clare The Shepherd's Calendar')

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

A throstle spinning machine, 1850
3480198 A throstle spinning machine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a throstle spinning machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The various Coronets, 1850
3478414 The various Coronets, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the various coronets. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two drunken men, 1850
3478740 Two drunken men, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of two drunken men. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Paviours laying granite setts, 1850
3359178 Paviours laying granite setts, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of Paviours laying granite setts. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cable making, 1823
3479067 Cable making, 1823; (add.info.: Woodcut illustration shows three male figures cable making. Dated 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Shipwrecked sailors keeping afloat using cork hammocks, 1850
3330874 Shipwrecked sailors keeping afloat using cork hammocks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting shipwrecked sailors keeping afloat using cork hammocks)

A frustrated man who has forgotten his lock code for his safe, 1850
3330969 A frustrated man who has forgotten his lock code for his safe, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a frustrated man who has forgotten his lock code for his safe)

An improved form of a window latch, 1850
3330953 An improved form of a window latch, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an improved form of a window latch for sash windows. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330771 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

A hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, 1850
3330535 A hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a hydraulic steering system designed by Andrew Murray, Chief Engineer of H.M. Dockyard)

Early textile machines
3329958 Early textile machines; (add.info.: Medieval illustration depicting early textile machines. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The counting of votes, 1850
3477985 The counting of votes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the counting of votes for the Brighton Parliamentary Election. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850
3477973 Henry Brougham opening the Social Science Congress, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868)

The counting of votes, 1850
3477970 The counting of votes, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the counting of votes for the Brighton Parliamentary Election. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3359142 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850
3330840 The paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the paying-out machinery on the deck of the Great Eastern)

The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850
3330940 The security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration highlighting the security of a Chubb & Son's secured door in a comical manner)

Jewish religious practices
3330595 Jewish religious practices; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Jewish religious practices. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A reckoning board for the blind, 1850
3478669 A reckoning board for the blind, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a reckoning board for the blind. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480247 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Bringing in the Christmas Pudding. Illustration for December for John Clare's The Shepherd's Calendar 1848)

A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850
3478268 A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman)

Blind Matthew, 1850
3478679 Blind Matthew, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting blind Matthew, illustrated by Robert Barnes (1864-1875). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The production of the worsted, 1850
3479651 The production of the worsted, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the production of the worsted using a warp-scouring. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Infant mortality, 1850
3478346 Infant mortality, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting infant mortality: mother weeping for the loss of her baby who is being carried away by the Angel of Death)

The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist, 1850
3478410 The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist in the face of Sunday closing)

Hawaiian notables, 1840
3480623 Hawaiian notables, 1840; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing Hawaiian notables. Circa 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Geneva
3480152 Geneva; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Geneva; a city in Switzerland which is located at the tip of Lake Geneva. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cotton manufacture, 1850
3480197 Cotton manufacture, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting cotton manufacture with mules spinning. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Baptistry of St. John, Pisa, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev
2963174 The Baptistry of St. John, Pisa, Italy in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Cover of Forgotten Childrens Books by Andrew W. Tuer, pub. by The Leadenhall Press 1898-99
3501404 Cover of Forgotten Childrens Books by Andrew W. Tuer, pub. by The Leadenhall Press 1898-99; (add.info.: Cover of Forgotten Childrens Books by Andrew W)

Peyton Randolph, 1800
3507781 Peyton Randolph, 1800; (add.info.: Peyton Randolph (September 10, 1721 - October 22, 1775) was a planter and public official from the Colony of Virginia

A Slubbing-Billy, 1850
3479649 A Slubbing-Billy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Slubbing-Billy; used to spin carded wool into rovings'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thimble-maker's workshop
3479059 Thimble-maker's workshop; (add.info.: Thimble-maker's workshop. Dated 1568.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848
3480246 The Shepherd's Calendar, 1848; (add.info.: Hedger in a November shower. Illustration of November for John Clare The Shepherd's Calendar'. 1848.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The working mechanism of the bobbin net machine, 1850
3480192 The working mechanism of the bobbin net machine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the working mechanism of the bobbin net machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Oberhasli Pass, 1850
3479976 The Oberhasli Pass, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Oberhasli Pass; in the Bernese Highlands; Switzerland. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Beggar, 1850
3479525 A Beggar, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a Beggar approaching a middle class lady, seeking money. Woodcut illustration.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The hand raising the nap on woollen cloth, 1850
3480185 The hand raising the nap on woollen cloth, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the hand raising the nap of woollen cloth using Teazles fitted in frames)

A carding engine, 1850
3480150 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

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The Battistero, also known as the Baptistery, is a captivating architectural masterpiece located in various cities across Italy. One of the most famous ones can be found in Pisa's Square of Miracles. This stunning structure stands tall next to the renowned Leaning Tower and Cathedral, forming an iconic trio that attracts visitors from all over the world. Stepping inside this magnificent baptistery, one cannot help but be mesmerized by its intricate details. The Gates of Paradise, adorned with exquisite sculptures and reliefs, greet you at the entrance. These golden doors are a true testament to Italian Renaissance artistry. As you gaze up towards the domed ceiling of St John's Baptistry in Florence, your eyes are met with a breathtaking mosaic that tells stories from biblical times. Each tile meticulously placed to create vibrant scenes that transport you back in time. Venturing further north to Venice, St Mark's Basilica showcases remarkable architectural details dating back to 1823. Its grandeur leaves onlookers in awe as they marvel at its ornate columns and intricate carvings. In Parma's Piazza del Duomo stands another impressive cathedral and baptistery duo. The harmonious blend of their architecture creates a picturesque scene against Emilia Romagna's skyline. Moving eastward to Tuscany's city of Pistoia, one can enjoy panoramic views from atop a tower overlooking the enchanting baptistery below. The sight is nothing short of magical as it captures both history and beauty within its walls. Cremona boasts not only a magnificent cathedral but also an imposing bell tower called Torrazzo. Together they dominate Cremona's Cathedral Square with their sheer presence and historical significance. Inside these sacred spaces lie hidden treasures like woodcarvings depicting floggings or Jesus embracing columns—a testament to religious devotion throughout centuries past. Carlo Fontana left his mark on Rome when he designed Battistero's facade in the late 17th century.