Category Archives: Arte

Italy’s “Monuments Men” … and Women

Posted on August 1, 2019 by babbityjean

Italy has the inglorious record of having the highest number of art thefts in the world. But Italy is also home to some of the most incredible art in the western world. Italy is also the first country in the world … Continue reading →

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La Figura di Sant’Antonio

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

Su un pilastro della facciata della Basilica di Sant’Antonio vi è la rappresentazione di Sant’Antonio, realizzata nella prima metà del XIV secolo.  A grandezza poco inferiore al naturale, quasi fosse fisicamente presente con un gesto benedicente che sembra sottolineare l’interazione … Continue reading →

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The Figure of Saint Anthony

Posted on July 11, 2019 by babbityjean

On a pillar of the façade of the Basilica in Padua stands the figure of Saint Anthony, created in the first half of the 14thcentury.  Slightly less than life size, he almost feels physically present with a gesture of blessing … Continue reading →

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