Ghigo Roli photographer

Modena

The city of Modena: views, art (works in the Archaeological Civic Museum, the Civic Museum of Art), monuments (the Duomo or Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, a Romanesque masterpiece), gastronomy (zampone, parmesan, amaretti).

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Modena: statue of Archangel Gabriele on the tympanum of the central transept of the Cathedral. In the backgroundd, the Civic Tower.

Modena: statue of Archangel Gabriele on the tympanum of the...

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Modena, the Duomo (Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta and S. Geminiano): the nave and the counter-façade seen from the crypt.

Modena, the Duomo (Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta and S. Gemi...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain. Detail of the archivolt with two knights identified by inscriptions as Calvariun (Galeschin?) and Che (Kay).

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain. Carrado, on horseback, emerges from the castle, confronting with two knights identified by inscriptions, Galvaginus (Gawain) and Calvariun (Galeschin?).

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain. Detail of the rescue of Guinevere: the Castle with two figures: Winlogee (Guinevere) on the left and Mardoc (Meleagant), her captor, on the right. The castle itself is surrounded by a moat filled with water.

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain. Detail of the Knights: the first is unnamed. The first, looking back, is Isdernus (Lancelot), The second is Artus de Bretani (King Arthur). Burmaldus, wielding a battle axe, emerges from the castle to meet the three knights.

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain. Detail of the Knights: the first is unnamed. The second, looking back, is Isdernus (Lancelot).

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain, in particular the rescue of Winlogee (Guinevere) from captivity. With one exception, all figures are identified by inscriptions.

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Porta della Pescheria (Fish-Market gate) depicting scenes from the Matter of Britain, in particular the rescue of Winlogee (Guinevere) from captivity. With one exception, all figures are identified by inscriptions.

Modena, Cathedral, northern side: the archivolt of the Port...

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The “Porta della Pescheria” (Fish-Market gate), on the northern side of the Cathedral.

The “Porta della Pescheria” (Fish-Market gate), on the nort...

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Modena: the Southern side of the Duomo (Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta and S. Geminiano) with the Porta dei Principi (the Prince Door) and the Porta Regia (the Royal Door).

Modena: the Southern side of the Duomo (Cathedral of S. Mari...

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Modena: aerial view of Piazza Grade (Grande Square) with the Cathedral (Duomo), the Ghirlandina (bell tower) and the Town Hall with the civic tower.

Modena: aerial view of Piazza Grade (Grande Square) with the...

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Modena: view of the Southern side of the Duomo (Cathedral of S.Maria Assunta and S. Geminiano) and, in the background, the Civic Tower.

Modena: view of the Southern side of the Duomo (Cathedral of...

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Typical Modena product: zampone (cold cut) served with spinach and lentils.

Typical Modena product: zampone (cold cut) served with spina...

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Typical Modena product: zampone (cold cut).

Typical Modena product: zampone (cold cut).

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Modena, Historical shop "Antica Pasticceria San Biagio" (old pastry shop), in Emilia Centro road: the owners, Gianpiero Ronchi and his wife Iolanda.

Modena, Historical shop "Antica Pasticceria San Biagio" (old...

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Modena, Historical shop "Antica Pasticceria San Biagio" (old pastry shop), in Emilia Centro road: the Modena macaroons which were very appreciated by Enzo Ferrari.

Modena, Historical shop "Antica Pasticceria San Biagio" (old...

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Modena: Historical shop "Antica Pasticceria San Biagio" (old pastry shop), in Emilia Centro road.

Modena: Historical shop "Antica Pasticceria San Biagio" (old...

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Modena, "Caffetteria Giusti" (coffee house/bar) in Farini street: friends at a bar table.

Modena, "Caffetteria Giusti" (coffee house/bar) in Farini st...

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Modena, "Caffetteria Giusti" (coffee house/bar) in Farini street: couple at a bar table.

Modena, "Caffetteria Giusti" (coffee house/bar) in Farini st...

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Modena, Historical shop "Salumeria Giusti" (Delicatessen), in Farini street: Cecilia Morandi who runs the shop with her mother Laura e her brother Matteo.

Modena, Historical shop "Salumeria Giusti" (Delicatessen), i...

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Modena: Historical shop "Salumeria Giusti" (Delicatessen), in Farini street.

Modena: Historical shop "Salumeria Giusti" (Delicatessen), i...

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Modena, Historical shop "Salumeria Giusti" (Delicatessen), in Farini street: list of prices.

Modena, Historical shop "Salumeria Giusti" (Delicatessen), i...

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Modena, market in Albinelli street (the market was built in 1931 according to art nouveau style): statue of young girl with fruit basket, by Giuseppe Graziosi.

Modena, market in Albinelli street (the market was built in...

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Modena: night partial view of Griffin's Pub.

Modena: night partial view of Griffin's Pub.

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Modena: night partial view of Griffin's Pub.

Modena: night partial view of Griffin's Pub.

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Modena: night view of Piazza Grande (Grande Square) and the bar tables of the restaurant "Caffè Concerto".

Modena: night view of Piazza Grande (Grande Square) and the...

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Modena: night partial view of Piazza Mazzini (Mazzini Square). In the background, the Synagogue built between 1869 and 1873.

Modena: night partial view of Piazza Mazzini (Mazzini Square...

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Modena, "Caffetteria Giusti" (coffee house/bar) in Farini street: night partial view with open air bar tables.

Modena, "Caffetteria Giusti" (coffee house/bar) in Farini st...

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Modena: the porches in Emilia Centro Street with people walking and riding a bike.

Modena: the porches in Emilia Centro Street with people walk...

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Modena: partial view of the Cathedral (Duomo) façade and Ghirlandina (bell tower) covered with an artwork by Mimmo Paladino. The tarpaulin by Paladino was used during the restoration works on the Modena bell tower.

Modena: partial view of the Cathedral (Duomo) façade and Ghi...

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Modena: night partial view of Farini street. In the background, the Ducal Palace façade (now seat of the Military Academy) in Roma Square.

Modena: night partial view of Farini street. In the backgrou...

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Modena, the Ducal Palace (seat of the Military Academy), detail of the façade in piazza Roma (Roma square): "Hercules", statue by Prospero Sogari (1565) and big mask in braze holding up a chain, by anonymous author (XVII century).

Modena, the Ducal Palace (seat of the Military Academy), det...

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Modena: partial view of Piazza della Pomposa (Pomposa Square).

Modena: partial view of Piazza della Pomposa (Pomposa Square...

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A plate showing the preparation of tortellini (a kind of Italian first course) and flour.

A plate showing the preparation of tortellini (a kind of It...

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A plate of carpaccio (thinly sliced raw meat) decorated with carrots and celery.

A plate of carpaccio (thinly sliced raw meat) decorated wit...

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A plate of tagliatelle seasoned with ragout (Bolognese sauce).

A plate of tagliatelle seasoned with ragout (Bolognese sauc...

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A dish of filled tomatoes covered with mayonnaise and basil leaves.

A dish of filled tomatoes covered with mayonnaise and basi...

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A dish of rotini, with zucchini and mozzarella.

A dish of rotini, with zucchini and mozzarella.

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A plate of octopus salad with artichokes.

A plate of octopus salad with artichokes.

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A dish of vegetarian lasagne, made with vegetables instead of the traditionl bolognese sauce.

A dish of vegetarian lasagne, made with vegetables instead...

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A dish of vegetarian lasagne, made with vegetables instead of the traditionl bolognese sauce.

A dish of vegetarian lasagne, made with vegetables instead...

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A plate of vegetarian "tortelloni" (kind of typical Italian first course) seasoned with butter and sage.

A plate of vegetarian "tortelloni" (kind of typical Italian...

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A plate of vegetarian "tortelloni" (kind of typical Italian first course) seasoned with butter and sage.

A plate of vegetarian "tortelloni" (kind of typical Italian...

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A plate of green beans, tuna fish, onions and a hard-boiled egg.

A plate of green beans, tuna fish, onions and a hard-boiled...

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A plate of spelt salad with tomatoes, basil and olives.

A plate of spelt salad with tomatoes, basil and olives.

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A dish of codfish stew, with parsley.

A dish of codfish stew, with parsley.

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A plate of anchovies and peppers, with basil.

A plate of anchovies and peppers, with basil.

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A plate of "gnocchi alla romana" (kind of typical Italian first course).

A plate of "gnocchi alla romana" (kind of typical Italian f...

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A dish of fried salted codfish, with sage and rosemary.

A dish of fried salted codfish, with sage and rosemary.

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A plate of anchovies and onions.

A plate of anchovies and onions.

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A plate of mozzarella cheese, zucchini and basil.

A plate of mozzarella cheese, zucchini and basil.

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A plate of small sweet and savoury pies.

A plate of small sweet and savoury pies.

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A plate of baked zucchini (courgettes) with tomatoes.

A plate of baked zucchini (courgettes) with tomatoes.

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A plate of raw tagliatelle (kind of typical Italian pasta).

A plate of raw tagliatelle (kind of typical Italian pasta).

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Collezione Assicoop Unipol, inv. n° 358:"Ghirlandina".

Collezione Assicoop Unipol, inv. n° 358:"Ghirlandina".

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Assicoop - Unipol Collection: Augusto Baracchi (1878-1942), " Market in Piazza Grande in Modena". Olio su tela, cm 55x80.

Assicoop - Unipol Collection: Augusto Baracchi (1878-1942),...

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Marchio della casa automobilistica Ferrari.

Marchio della casa automobilistica Ferrari.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

Forum Monzani, centro di formazione e cultura.

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Balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese.

Balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese.

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Wheels of Parmesan cheese.

Wheels of Parmesan cheese.

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Modena, Duomo, Archivio Capitolare: a few illuminated manuscripts representing the Capitular Archive. Among them the "Relatio de innovatione ecclesiae sancti Geminiani", early XII century, cod. II.1, where it can be seen Architect Lanfranco, directing the workers in the construction of the Modena Cathedral.

Modena, Duomo, Archivio Capitolare: a few illuminated manusc...

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Modena, Duomo, Archivio Capitolare: a few illuminated manuscripts representing the Capitular Archive. Among them the "Relatio de innovatione ecclesiae sancti Geminiani", early XII century, cod. II.1, where it can be seen Architect Lanfranco, directing the workers in the construction of the Modena Cathedral.

Modena, Duomo, Archivio Capitolare: a few illuminated manusc...

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Modena, Museo Civico Archeologico Etnologico: mermaid (hybrid made in the first half of the XIX century. It was given to the Museum by Marquis Pietro Sghedoni in 1875).

Modena, Museo Civico Archeologico Etnologico: mermaid (hybr...

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Modena, Museo Civico Archeologico Etnologico, Collection of objects from the Congo Basin (Donation Fornaciari, 1907): knives with iron blade decorated with engravings.

Modena, Museo Civico Archeologico Etnologico, Collection of...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze and amber object fromt the Modena Terramare. XVI-XIII sec. B.C.At the centre: bronze comb from the Montale Terramara. XIV century B.C.

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze and amber object fromt the Modena Terramare. XVI-XIII sec. B.C.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze a...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze Etruscan figurine from the Modena territory.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze Et...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze figurines from the votive ditch (stipe) at the Brazzano Lake, near Montese. VI - II centuries B.C.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze fi...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze figurines from the votive ditch (stipe) at the Brazzano Lake, near Montese. VI - II centuries B.C.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Bronze fi...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: small bronze figurine of fighting soldier, found at the Fossalta, Modena. I century AD (?). Roman Art.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: small bro...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Roman bronze figurines from the Modena territory. Imperial Age.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Roman bro...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Roman bronze figurines from the Modena territory. Imperial Age.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Roman bro...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Roman bronze figurines from the Modena territory. Imperial Age.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Roman bro...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Niobidi marble slan, Roman copy of an original artwork by Phidias. Eastern Necropolis of Mutina (Modena, Crespellani Street), I century a.C.

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Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Niobidi marble slan, Roman copy of an original artwork by Phidias. Eastern Necropolis of Mutina (Modena, Crespellani Street), I century a.C.

Modena, Civic Museum of Archaelogy and Ethnology: Niobidi...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Scientific tools (armillary spheres and compasses) from the collections of the Museum.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Scientific tools (armillary sp...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "View of a Bay", by Salvator Rosa.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "View of a Bay", by Salvator R...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Portrait of General Pallfly's son", by Giuseppe Maria Crespi known as "The Spanish Man" (Bologna 1665-1747). Oil painting.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Portrait of General Pallfly's...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Domine, quo vadis?", by Ludovico Lana (Ferrara ?1597 - Modena 1646).

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Domine, quo vadis?", by Ludov...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: " A Girl's Head with Turban", by Francesco Stringa (1578 - 1615). Detail.

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: " A Girl's Head with Turban", by Francesco Stringa (1578 - 1615).

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: " A Girl's Head with Turban",...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Erminia finds Tacredi blessed", by Ludovico Lana (Ferrara? 1597 - Modena 1646). Detail.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Erminia finds Tacredi blessed...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Erminia finds Tacredi blessed", by Ludovico Lana (Ferrara? 1597 - Modena 1646).

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Erminia finds Tacredi blessed...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Holy water font depicting the legend of the pact between the Knight and the Devil, by an Emilia Romagna sculptor, beginning XII century. Marble. Detail.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Holy water font depicting the...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Holy water font depicting the legend of the pact between the Knight and the Devil, by an Emilia Romagna sculptor, beginning XII century. Marble. Detail.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Holy water font depicting the...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Holy water font depicting the legend of the pact between the Knight and the Devil, by an Emilia Romagna sculptor, beginning XII century. Marble. Detail.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: Holy water font depicting the...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and Infant St. John", known as "Madonna di Piazza", by Antonio Begarelli (1499 - 1565).

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and Infant St. John", known as "Madonna di Piazza", by Antonio Begarelli (1499 - 1565). Detail.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and Infant St. John", known as "Madonna di Piazza", by Antonio Begarelli (1499 - 1565). Detail.

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and...

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Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and Infant St. John", known as "Madonna di Piazza", by Antonio Begarelli (1499 - 1565).

Modena, Civic Museum of Art: "Madonna with Infant Jesus and...