Battista Collection (#3)

Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Palden Tenpai Nyima. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet

Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs
The yak of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress near Thimphu, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Buxa Duar, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia
The Kremlin in Moscow, showing the Terem Palace, Assumption Cathedral and Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsars Village) near St. Petersburg, showing the gates and park. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Diverse nations of the Russian Empire, circa 1800
Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians, Kalmyks, Tartars, Finns, Cossacks, etc. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Moai on Easter Island
Monuments on Easter Island (Rapa Nui). Artist Gaspard Duche de Vancy sketching a Moai while a native steals his hat. From Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Tartars or tatars horse-racing. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Finns or Finnish people from Finland
Finns or Finnish people in traditional costume, Finland. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Livonians or Livs, indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia. Man in a wagon with woman passenger. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional costume, a man riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe

Male and female reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes. Seats made of soft reindeer skins and woollen covers. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

View of the harbour of Kalvag (Kielvig), Norway. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on ice, and another man on skis. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat, the woman in shawl and skirt with petticoats

View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway. In February and March, 300 boats manned by 20, 000 fishermen assemble here. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Man and woman of Norway in traditional costume. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle and Helsingborg
The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore), Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden, on the other side. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Man and woman of Albania. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Ali Pasha of Ioannina, Muslim Albanian ruler of western Rumelia, the Lion of Yannina (1740-1822). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Man, woman and child of Souli, Orthodox Christian community of Epirus, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire

Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband, heavy cloak, cap and boots. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Spanish commandant and a woman of Concepcion, Chile, in full skirts with petticoats, plaited hair and shawl. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Armenian bride wrapped in a sack, supported by two of her nearest relations. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

The Grand Seigneur on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), Turkey
Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), near Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire

Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Greek Orthodox bishop. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Man and woman of Arcadia, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Reis of Barbary, Ottoman naval captain. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Sacred place called Meroua (Al-Marwah) in
Sacred place called Meroua (Al-Marwah) formed by three great walls in a street in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia

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"Battista: A Journey through Art, Culture, and Nature" Step into the Tempio Malatestiano in Rimini, Romagna, Italy and be transported to a world of architectural marvels designed by the brilliant Leon Battista Alberti. Marvel at the intricate details that adorn this sacred space. Traveling further east, we encounter the Mani or Maina peninsula in Greece. Here, witness the resilience and beauty of its people as they proudly showcase their traditions and customs. Venturing into nature's realm, meet Limon barbadorus - a stunning butterfly species known for its vibrant colors and graceful flight. Its presence reminds us of nature's delicate balance. In artistry lies another facet of Battista's influence. TIEPOLO's masterpiece "Eurybates" captivates with its portrayal of emotion and storytelling ability. The brushstrokes bring ancient tales to life before our eyes. Journeying towards Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi near Siberia reveals a spiritual connection between humans and nature that has endured for centuries. Witness their rituals as they commune with unseen forces. The animal kingdom beckons us next – behold the silky anteater and black tamandua gracefully navigating their natural habitat. These creatures remind us of Earth's incredible biodiversity. History comes alive when encountering Fredrigo Di Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino in Piero della Francesca’s artwork from 1465. This portrait captures his regal essence while offering a glimpse into Renaissance society. Giovanni Battista Pergolesi enchants listeners with his timeless compositions that evoke deep emotions within our souls. His music transcends time barriers to touch hearts across generations. Rome's iconic Pantheon invites us inside where Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s etching showcases its grandeur dating back to ancient times. Let your imagination wander amidst these hallowed halls filled with history.