Grassi Collection

Portrait of Prince Józef Antoni Poniatowski (1763-1813), after 1810. Creator: Grassi, Józef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Prince Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (1763-1813), after 1810. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of Augustus, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1772-1822). Creator: Grassi, Józef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Augustus, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (1772-1822). Private Collection

Portrait of Princess Marianna Potocka, née Lubomirska (1766-1810), Early 1790s. Creator: Grassi, Józef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Princess Marianna Potocka, nee Lubomirska (1766-1810), Early 1790s. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Michael Kleophas Oginski (1765-1833), 1793. Creator: Grassi, Józef (1757-1838)
Portrait of the composer Michael Kleophas Oginski (1765-1833), 1793. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Virgin and child surrounded by figures, ca. 1766. Creator: Andrea Scacciati
Virgin and child surrounded by figures, ca. 1766

The Adoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1535-40. Creator: Girolamo da Carpi
The Adoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1535-40

Portrait of Josef Grassi (1757-1838), 1804. Creator: Gottschick, Johann Christian Benjamin
Portrait of Josef Grassi (1757-1838), 1804. Private Collection

Queen Louisa of Prussia, 1802, (1896). Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1776-1810) was Queen of Prussia as the wife of King Frederick William III

Machine locomotive with a snail, invented by engineer Grassi, to climb steep slopes, engraving from 1857

Portrait of Countess Praskovia Yuryevna Gagarina (1762-1848), nee Trubetskaya, 1790s. Artist: Grassi, Jozef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Countess Praskovia Yuryevna Gagarina (1762-1848), nee Trubetskaya, 1790s. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Giacomo Di Grassi, showing weapons the use of which he taught his pupils, 1575, (1936). Giacomo di Grassi was an Italian fencing master

Portrait of the Painter Cecile de Duchesne (1771-1801), nee Merlini. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Portrait of Aleksandra Branicka (1754-1838), lady-in-waiting of Catherine II, 1793. Artist: Grassi, Jozef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Aleksandra Branicka (1754-1838), lady-in-waiting of Catherine II, 1793. Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1802. Artist: Grassi, Jozef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Queen Louise of Prussia (1776-1810), 1802. Found in the collection of the Stiftung Preuszische Schlosser und Garten Berlin-Brandenburg

Portrait of Maria Antonovna Naryshkina, 1807. Artist: Grassi, Jozef (1757-1838)
Portrait of Maria Antonovna Naryshkina, 1807. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Adoration of the Christ Child, 18th century. Artist: Nicola Grassi
The Adoration of the Christ Child, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

GRASSI, Cristoforo (16th c. ). Port of Genoa
GRASSI, Cristoforo (16th c.). Port of Genoa. 1597. Right detail. Inspired on an anonymous painting of 1842. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Genoa. Pegli. Navy Museum

GRASSI LOCOMOTIVE, 1857. Renzo Grassis screw locomotive for ascending mountain tracks. Wood engraving, English, 1857

Filossera della vite
Tav. 3a. Illustrations of various mites and lice from Conoscenza delle Fillosserine 1912 by B. Grassi

GRASSI, Cristoforo (16th c. ). Port of Genoa
" GRASSI, Cristoforo (16th c.). Port of Genoa. 1597. Upper right detail with " Il Castelleto". Inspired in an anonymous oil of 1482. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Genoa. Pegli

Grassi Museum, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Grassi: From Rome to Inventions" Grassi, a name that resonates with artistic brilliance and innovative creations. Originating from Italy, this captivating surname has left its mark in various realms throughout history. In the heart of Rome lies The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus, a magnificent testament to religious devotion. Inside, an enchanting masterpiece awaits - "Virgin and child surrounded by figures. " Crafted in 1766 by Andrea Scacciati, this artwork exudes divine beauty and spiritual serenity. Moving beyond religious artistry, we delve into the realm of decorative objects. A gilded copper lamp or censer adorned with enamel and crystal catches our eye. Its intricate design speaks volumes about the craftsmanship prevalent during its creation. Venturing further back in time brings us to Girolamo da Carpi's "The Adoration of the Shepherds, " painted between 1535-40. This evocative piece transports us to biblical times as we witness shepherds paying homage to baby Jesus with awe-struck expressions on their faces. Shifting focus towards portraiture, we encounter Josef Grassi himself through Johann Christian Benjamin Gottschick's brushstrokes in his 1804 portrait. Capturing his essence and personality, it offers a glimpse into the life of this remarkable individual who made significant contributions during his era. Royalty also found themselves immortalized by Grassi's skilled hand. Queen Louisa of Prussia is depicted in all her regal splendor through an exquisite painting created in 1802 (1896). Her dignified presence emanates from every stroke on canvas. However, Grassi was not limited solely to artistry; he ventured into engineering as well. His invention - a machine locomotive equipped with a snail mechanism - revolutionized transportation by enabling trains to conquer steep slopes effortlessly.