Cavallo Collection

Fragmentary slab of a frieze with a procession of worship scene, from Metaponto, urban sanctuary
LRI741053 Fragmentary slab of a frieze with a procession of worship scene, from Metaponto, urban sanctuary; length: 45 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Metaponto, Bernalda, Matera, Basilicata

Ancient Germanic warrior with heads of his victims
Ancient Germanic warrior on horseback, in short cape and pants, with severed heads of his victims impaled on his lance and hanging from his waist

Ancient Greek method of mounting and riding a horse bareback. A cavalry man mounts a horse by holding lance and bridle in his right hand

Electrical dischargers and doublers, 18th century
Electrical dischargers and doublers, including Tiberius Cavallos multiplier, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702513 The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greece: Warfare Campaign of Alexander the Great in the Balkans 335 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702525 Ancient Greece: Warfare Campaign of Alexander the Great in the Balkans 335 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336329 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336328 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336326 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, detail, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

Plate decorated with racing horses and a coat of arms, first half of the 18th century (majolica)
6300047 Plate decorated with racing horses and a coat of arms, first half of the 18th century (majolica) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Regionale della Ceramica, Deruta, Perugia, Umbria

Mosaic of the Circus depicting a chariot race (mosaic)
3961210 Mosaic of the Circus depicting a chariot race (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina, Roman Villa of Casale)

Chariot race with charts pulled by birds (mosaic)
3961236 Chariot race with charts pulled by birds (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina, Roman Villa of Casale)

Mosaic of the Circus depicting a quadriga race (mosaic)
3961211 Mosaic of the Circus depicting a quadriga race (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: Piazza Armerina)

Preparatory Study for Carriage and Horses (indian ink and pencil drawing on paper)
6336333 Preparatory Study for Carriage and Horses (indian ink and pencil drawing on paper) by Casaltoli, Carlo (1865-1903); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Society of Harness Racing (mixed media on paper)
6336332 Society of Harness Racing (mixed media on paper) by Casaltoli, Carlo (1865-1903); 25.5x17.5 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin
6336330 Hercules, after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, bearing the remains wearing its skin and holding the open mouth of the beast with his right hand, 1473 (bronze) by Bertoldo

The Hall of Liberal Arts and Planets
6255407 The Hall of Liberal Arts and Planets by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Foligno, Trinci Palace: The Hall of Liberal Arts and Planets)

The entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 1818-1828, Detail of the procession with men and a horse (Carrara marble)
6343020 The entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon, 1818-1828, Detail of the procession with men and a horse (Carrara marble) by Thorvaldsen

Procession of the Magi on horseback
3707903 Procession of the Magi on horseback by Antelami, Benedetto (c.1150-c.1230) (& workshop); Duomo, Fidenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Fidenza, Duomo (St)

Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki (1787-1860) Polish General, 1831
FIA5396503 Jan Zygmunt Skrzynecki (1787-1860) Polish General, 1831 by Anonymous; 34.5x25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: general polonais)

Painted slab, the so-called black horseman, from Paestum, Andriuolo, tomb 58
LRI741096 Painted slab, the so-called black horseman, from Paestum, Andriuolo, tomb 58 by Greek School, (4th century BC); 146x58 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Capaccio, Salerno

Pelike with red figures
LRI741084 Pelike with red figures, by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 33.5 cm; Museo Nazionale della Siritide, Policoro, Matera, Basilicata

El dos de Mayo (May 2) or The charge of the Mamluk (oil on canvas, 1814)
LRI4606019 El dos de Mayo (May 2) or The charge of the Mamluk (oil on canvas, 1814) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Joan of Arc is taken prisoner on May 23rd 1430 and is handed over to the English at
XEE556990 Joan of Arc is taken prisoner on May 23rd 1430 and is handed over to the English at Compiegne. by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spoonleaf treebine, Cissus obovata (Achit caustique, Cissus caustica) Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards. They hold shields and lances. A woman brings a patera bowl and vase. From an ancient vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton

Guidoriccio da Fogliano. Guido Riccio da Fogliano (died 1352)
LRI4622950 Guidoriccio da Fogliano. Guido Riccio da Fogliano (died 1352), commander (condottiero) of the army of Siena, during the capture of the castle of Montemassi in Maremma (Maremma) in 1328

The Battle of San Romano in 1432: The Unseating of Bernardino della Carda
LRI4609478 The Battle of San Romano in 1432: The Unseating of Bernardino della Carda, 1435-55 (tempera on panel) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 182 x 320 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Ancient Rome: Via Appia (Appian Way) at the Imperial Era, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702485 Ancient Rome: Via Appia (Appian Way) at the Imperial Era, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The miracle of the knight falling from the cliff and remaining alive
LRI4608588 The miracle of the knight falling from the cliff and remaining alive. Part of the triptych History of Hermit of St

Ancient Orient: A Persian king and his entourage hunting, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702550 Ancient Orient: A Persian king and his entourage hunting, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greece: Bear Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702527 Ancient Greece: Bear Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piazza Monte Cavallo (oil on canvas)
704279 Piazza Monte Cavallo (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Ancient Greece: The Way to Olympia at Olympic Games Time, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702490 Ancient Greece: The Way to Olympia at Olympic Games Time, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Orient / Persians: Persian army dress, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702552 Old Orient / Persians: Persian army dress, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pelike with red figures
LRI741083 Pelike with red figures, by Greek School, (5th century BC); diam: 33.5 cm; Museo Nazionale della Siritide, Policoro, Matera, Basilicata

Lerma (oil on canvas, 1603)
LRI4611201 Lerma (oil on canvas, 1603) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Lerma (1553-1623)

El dos de Mayo (May 2) or The charge of the Mamluks. Detail (oil on canvas, 1814)
LRI4606031 El dos de Mayo (May 2) or The charge of the Mamluks. Detail (oil on canvas, 1814) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Dolomites at Falzarego mountain pass, Lagazuoi, Fanes and Monte Cavallo in nature park Fanes Sennes Prags, The Dolomites are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Italy

Cavallo, (1749-1809), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cavallo, (1749-1809), 1830. Tiberius Cavallo (1749-1809) Italian physicist and natural philosopher, became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1779

Monastero delle Cappuccine Monache Domenicane
Monastero delle Cappuccine, Monastero delle Monache Domenicane, Piazza di Monte Cavallo, Chiesa di S. Andrea, Monastero delle Cappuccine, Monastero delle Monache Domenicane, Piazza di Monte Cavallo

Chiesa dis Silvestro e noviziato dei PP Teatini
Chiesa di S. Silvestro, e noviziato dei PP. Teatini, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Etching, between 1747 and 1761, Caption: 1. Chiesa di S

Figure della festa cavallo rappresentata nel
Figure della festa a cavallo, rappresentata nel teatro del ser.mo granduca di Toscana il di. 15, luglio 1637, Italian theater prints, Della Bella, Stefano, 1610-1664, Gamberai, Felice, 17th cent

Ordinanza nella quale si fermarono il ser. mo
Ordinanza a nella quale si fermarono il ser.mo princ.pe le squadre de caual.ri ed i carri delle deita intorno al monte... Italian theater prints, Carducci, Alessandro, Della Bella, Stefano

Figvre della festa cavallo rappresentata nel
Figvre della festa a cavallo, rappresentata nel teatro del ser.mo gran dvca di Toscana il di. 15, luglio 1637, Collection of festival prints, 1530-1887, Della Bella, Stefano, 1610-1664, Gamberai

Tiberius Cavallo
TIBERIUS CAVALLO Italian scientist in England, noted for his work on electricity and magnetism, and for his superb instruments. Fellow of the Royal Society. Date: 1749 - 1809

Joust held Florence arrival archduke Austria
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View of the Piazza di Monte Cavallo or the Piazza del Quirinale, from the Views
XJF497245 View of the Piazza di Monte Cavallo or the Piazza del Quirinale, from the Views of Rome series, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi

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"Cavallo: A Glimpse into Ancient Warrior Traditions and Equestrian Mastery" Step back in time to the era of ancient Germanic warriors, where bravery was measured by the heads of their vanquished foes adorning their attire. These fierce individuals, known as cavallos, were revered for their strength and valor on the battlefield. Meanwhile, in ancient Greece, a different kind emerged - one who mastered the art of mounting and riding horses with great finesse. This Greek method became synonymous with equestrian excellence and laid the foundation for future generations' horsemanship skills. Fast forward to the 18th century when electrical dischargers and doublers fascinated inventors seeking new ways to harness electricity's power. These contraptions added an electrifying twist to everyday life but also served as a testament to humanity's ceaseless pursuit of innovation. The Carthaginians left us awe-inspired through "The Lion Hunt, " a vividly colored engraving from 1866. It depicts courageous men engaging in a perilous battle against mighty lions – reminiscent of those ancient Germanic warriors who wore their victims' heads proudly. Another captivating scene etched into history is Alexander the Great's warfare campaign in the Balkans during 335 BC. The colored engraving transports us back to that tumultuous period when armies clashed, showcasing both strategic brilliance and raw military might. Hercules himself takes center stage multiple times within this narrative - his legendary feats immortalized through bronze sculptures dating back centuries ago. One such masterpiece portrays him after slaying bare-handed the Nemean lion, its skin draped over his shoulders as he holds open its fearsome mouth with ease. Intricate mosaics further enrich our understanding of equine culture throughout history; they depict chariot races featuring majestic steeds pulling carts driven by skilled riders or quadrigas competing fiercely for victory on mosaic floors that have stood the test of time.