Vita Collection

Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, sees his beloved Beatrice
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy, sees his beloved Beatrice Portinari on the Lung Arno, Florence

Motor yacht Vita owned by Sir Thomas Sopworth, 1930s
Motor yacht Vita owned by Sir Thomas Sopworth (1934). Purchased by Sopwith as Argosy (from Charles Stone) and renamed Vita as mother ship for his racing yacht Endeavour. Date: circa 1934

Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington (1889-1956), styled Lady Gerald Wellesley between 1914 and 1943, born Dorothy Violet Ashton, socialite, author, poet and literary editor

Knole Park in Kent, the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Dorset, 1775. Artist: Michael Angelo Rooker
Knole Park in Kent, the Seat of His Grace the Duke of Dorset, 1775. In the early 17th century Knole was transformed from a late medieval archbishops palace into a Renaissance mansion

Violet Keppel Trefusis
VIOLET TREFUSIS Writer and lover of Vita Sackville-West

Alec James of Arsenal in the gym
Arsenal player Alec James tries out the Vita Gymno Frame in the Gym at Arsenals Highbury Football Ground

SUETONIUS, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (69 - after 122). Vita Duodecim Caesarum (The Lives of the Twelve Caesars) by

Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church Vita, Manitoba, Canada

La Vita Dell'arte
Pawel Pacholec

Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral by night
Melanie Viola

Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral by night - Monochrome
Melanie Viola

Europe, Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Osteria in Bologna

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655029 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco)
2655013 Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis, Giacomo (fl.1462-1485); Oratorio dei Disciplini, Clusone, Bergamo, Italy; (add.info.: Clusone)

Tree of Life and Last Supper, detail of the Tree of Life and of the Crucifixion, c. 1350 (detached fresco)
6366133 Tree of Life and Last Supper, detail of the Tree of Life and of the Crucifixion, c.1350 (detached fresco) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Santa Croce, Florence

Tree of Life and Last Supper, The Last Supper dominated by the Crucifixion, c. 1350 (detached fresco)
6366132 Tree of Life and Last Supper, The Last Supper dominated by the Crucifixion, c.1350 (detached fresco) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Santa Croce, Florence

Tree of Life and Last Supper, The Last Supper dominated by the Crucifixion, c. 1350 (detached fresco)
6365889 Tree of Life and Last Supper, The Last Supper dominated by the Crucifixion, c.1350 (detached fresco) by Gaddi, Taddeo (c.1300-66); Santa Croce, Florence

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655019 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death
2655014 Death standing on a sarcophagus where the dead Pope and the Emperor lie, detail from the Triumph of Death and Dance of Death, 1485 (fresco) by Borlone de Buschis

Vita Spericolata Ridden By R.Winston York Races York Racecourse, York 16 May 2002 Date: 16 May 2002

The Albertina Raschs senoritas in MGMs New Moon with Albertina Vitak, 1930 Date: 1930

Procession of riders on unicorn, goat and horse
A procession with riders mounted on a unicorn, a goat and a horse wearing heraldic colours. The male and female riders hold lances with banners

Charles Gounod (engraving)
1627515 Charles Gounod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Gounod. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 October 1893)

The Queen at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, at the Performance of Gounods Oratorio
1623186 The Queen at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, at the Performance of Gounods Oratorio, " Mors et Vita" (engraving) by Forestier

Francisco Ximenez, Cardinal Cisneros, Spanish religious and statesman (1436-1517), cover of Vita Christi, Alcala, 1503

Page from the book Lo Quart del Cartoixa (The Fourth of the Cartoixa), printed in Valencia in 1496, translation of Vita Christi by the Carthusian Ludolph of Saxony

Page of the work Lo primer del Cartoixa (The first of the Cartoixa) by Joan Rois de Corella, printed in Valencia in 1496 by Lope de la Roca

Pyramides omnium superstitum antiquitatum vetustissimae integrae et adhuc incorruptae a priscis Aegypti Regibus Chami posteris exstructae, Athanasii Kircheri e Soc

Io Baptista Marinus Gli Arronzij ouero De marmi antichi
Io. Baptista Marinus, Gli Arronzij, ouero, De marmi antichi. Doue con la vita di Lucio Arronzio Stella e di Marco Arronzio Aquila padouani, si ha notizia delle antichita, riti, monete, medaglie

Facsimile Of Illustration Of The Fable Of The Woodcutter And The Axe From Esopi Vita Et Fabulae Printed Naples 1485 From A Catalogue Of A Collection Of Engravings Etchings And Woodcuts By Richard

Isabel de Villena (1430-1490). Female writer. Vita Christi
Isabel de Villena (1430-1490). Female writer in the Catalan language. Vita Christi (Christs Life), 1527. Incunable. Spain

Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson
Following their marriage at Knole Park, Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West leave for their honeymoon Date: 1 October 1913

Vita Sackville-West
Following her marriage to diplomat Harold Nicolson, Vita Sackville-West leaves Knole Park for her honeymoon Date: 1 October 1913

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Good the Grocer. circa 1950

Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) Jewish Spanish physician, writer
Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) also known as Peter Alfonsi. Born Moses Sephardi. Was a Jewish Spanish physician, writer, astronomer, and polemicist, who converted to Christianity

Lady Drogheda and son
Lady Drogheda and her son Viscount Moore, aged three years and five months, at the Knole Park wedding of Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West

Title print Vita, et passio Resurrectio Jesu Christi, Adriaen Collaert, 1598 - 1618

Cartouche with a quote from Seneca, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Vita Mathildis. Ms Lat 4922. 1114. Emperor Henry IV, kneeling before Matilda of Tuscany in the presence of the abbot Hug of Cluny, asking her to intercede for him with the Pope Gregory VII (1077)

PALMIERI, Matteo (1406-1475). Italian writer
" PALMIERI, Matteo (1406-1475). Italian writer. The zodiac. 15th c. Illustration for an edition of his poem, " La Cittࠤ i vita" (The City of Life). Renaissance art

Niccolo Dellarca (15th century). Mourning of the Marias over the Dead Christ. 1462-1463. Right detail. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Terra-cotta. ITALY. Bologna. National Picture Gallery

Illustration of the work Citt. della vita (The City of Life), (ms. 40, 53 Plut.) with the zodiacal signs:

D. Benjamin Franklin, et vita inter Americanos acta, et magn

Sentimental postcard - I will love you forever
" T amero per la Vita" (" I will love you, forever" ) Date: circa 1916

Violet Trefusis / Morgan
VIOLET TREFUSIS Writer, and passionate friend of Vita Sackville-West

Calderon / Life is a Dream
PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA Spanish playwright, with a seene from La vita e un sogno - Life is a Dream

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"Vita: A Tapestry of Lives and Stories" In the realm of literature, Dante Alighieri, the renowned Italian poet, found himself captivated by a vision. It was none other than his beloved Beatrice, whose ethereal presence inspired his immortal words. Meanwhile, in the glamorous 1930s, a motor yacht named Vita gracefully sailed through azure waters under the ownership of Sir Thomas Sopworth. This vessel became a symbol of opulence and adventure for those fortunate enough to step aboard. Amongst aristocratic circles, Dorothy Violet Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington, held court with her charm and grace. Her magnetic personality drew many into her orbit, including Violet Keppel Trefusis – their relationship shrouded in whispers and intrigue. On tranquil grounds nestled within Knole Park in Kent stood an exquisite mansion belonging to His Grace the Duke of Dorset. Painted by Michael Angelo Rooker in 1775, this masterpiece captured both the grandeur and serenity that enveloped its surroundings. Switching gears from nobility to athleticism brings us to Alec James of Arsenal as he diligently trained at the gym. His commitment exemplified dedication towards achieving greatness on the football field. Delving into history takes us back to ancient Rome where Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus chronicled tales from emperors' lives with meticulous detail. His work "SUETONIUS" continues to provide invaluable insights into Roman culture even today. The name it also resonates strongly with two literary figures – Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson – who shared not only love but also an extraordinary partnership that transcended societal norms during their time together. Venturing further across Europe leads us to Emilia-Romagna in Italy where vibrant osterias beckon travelers with tantalizing cuisine steeped in tradition. Here one can savor flavors that have been passed down through generations, leaving an indelible mark on the palate.