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Today, April 24, is the Feast of Saint Bartholomew

Today, April 24, is the Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, who according to Roman Catholic tradition, was martyred by being skinned alive. Consequently, Bartholomew is depicted in painting and sculpture holding his flayed skin along with a knife. Saint Bartholomew is therefore considered the Patron Saint of leather makers and butchers, as well as dermatologists and skin diseases.  This 1592 sculpture of Saint Bartholomew by Marco d’Agrate, housed within the Duomo of Milan, is a fascinating and perhaps disturbing masterpiece that Connects Art and Anatomy in Italy.

The Saint drapes his flayed skin across his shoulders, revealing an amazing exhibition of his underlying musculature. Such anatomical accuracy is only achieved through human dissection along with careful observation, a common practice in the training of 15th and 16th century Italian artists.

This beautiful sculpture is yet another elegant example of Italy Connecting Anatomy, Art, Religion, and Culture!

Happy Feast of Saint Bartholomew! . . . . #rometravelers #tiamoitalia #lazio #loves_united_italy #lazio_illife #roma_cartoline_ #volgoitalia #new_photoitalia #igersroma #romacittaeterna #best_italiansites #ilikeitaly #italiainunoscatto #kings_hdr #awesome_phototrip #italiainfoto #travel_drops #italia_dev #igerslazio #yallersitalia #yallerslazio #italiastyle20 #map_of_italy #ig_lazio #clickfor_italia #fotografandolaterra #ig_rome #roma #shot_italia  ......….................

April 15 celebrates Ferragosto, a Roman public hol

April 15 celebrates Ferragosto, a Roman public holiday dating back to the year 18 BCE, and established by Emperor Augustus who made August 1 a day of rest after weeks of agricultural work.

This festivity continued for centuries on August 1 until the Roman Catholic Church moved the celebration to August 15 to coincide with the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, ironically merging pagan and Christian holidays. Italians today often consider Ferragosto and August 15 as the beginning of the summer vacation period.

Pictured here is a statue of Emperor Augustus as Pontifex Maximus, a religious position he created and assumed in 12 BCE. Augustus merged political and religious office, an integration not unlike described above.

This beautiful work is dated to the last decade of the 1st century BCE, and is displayed at the Palazzo Massimo in Rome. At over 2000 years old, it has existed as long as this ancient holiday itself.  Buon Ferragosto a tutti! . . . . #rometravelers #tiamoitalia #lazio #loves_united_italy #lazio_illife #roma_cartoline_ #volgoitalia #new_photoitalia #igersroma #romacittaeterna #best_italiansites #ilikeitaly #italiainunoscatto #kings_hdr #awesome_phototrip #italiainfoto #travel_drops #italia_dev #igerslazio #yallersitalia #yallerslazio #italiastyle20 #map_of_italy #ig_lazio #clickfor_italia #fotografandolaterra #ig_rome #roma #shot_italia ......….................

Today, April 13, is International Wolf Day, dedica

Today, April 13, is International Wolf Day, dedicated to the recognition and education to ensure that the persecution of wolves is stopped. Perhaps one of the most ancient wolf traditions is connected to the founding of Rome in 753 BCE. According to legend, the twins Romulus and Remus, abandoned along the Tiber River, were discovered, nurtured, and protected by a She Wolf. This account portrays the wolf not as predator but as protector.  The legend continues with Romulus and Remus becoming adults, and deciding to establish a city. They quarreled over who would rule, Romulus killed his brother Remus, and named the city after himself. This myth is well embraced by Romans, as images of small boys suckling from a She Wolf abound in The Eternal City. The most famous such image is shown here, the bronze Capitoline Wolf (Lupa Capitolina). Scholars date the wolf to the 11th century, and the twins, which were added later, to the 15th century. It is exhibited at the Capitoline Museums in Rome.

The notion of the wolf as dangerous does however have a place in Roman culture. When wishing someone good luck prior to a challenging occasion, Romans will often say, “In bocca al lupo!” which translates to “Into the mouth of the wolf!” which of course implies danger. The traditional response to this wish is “Crepi!” meaning “May the wolf die!”. This idiom is not unlike the difficult to explain wish of “break a leg”.  In these challenging times, and on International Wolf Day, I say to you all, “In bocca al lupo!” We respond in unison: “Crepi!” . . . . #rometravelers #room  #tiamoitalia #lazio #loves_united_italy #lazio_illife #roma_cartoline_ #volgoitalia #new_photoitalia #igersroma #romacittaeterna #best_italiansites #ilikeitaly #italiainunoscatto #kings_hdr #awesome_phototrip #italiainfoto #travel_drops #italia_dev #igerslazio #yallersitalia #kings_hdr #yallerslazio #italiastyle20 #map_of_italy #ig_lazio #clickfor_italia  #fotografandolaterra #ig_rome #roma #shot_italia

On this date, July 15, in the year 1606, Rembrandt

On this date, July 15, in the year 1606, Rembrandt van Rijn was born. Perhaps the greatest, and certainly best known of the Dutch Masters, his works include portraits of Amsterdam’s most famous anatomists.

In 17th century Amsterdam, The Praelector of Anatomy, elected to conduct an annual public dissection of an executed criminal to the city’s physicians and surgeons, often had his portrait painted. Various other doctors paid to have their portrait included, enhancing their social and professional status.

Celebrated in the first image, well-known and often considered Rembrandt’s earliest masterpiece, is The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp (1632) on display in the Mauritshuis Museum, The Hague, in the Netherlands.

The second image, lesser-known but also important, is The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Deijman (1656) housed at The Hermitage, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Sadly, this work was damaged by fire and only a fragment remains. Scholars have recreated what they believe the entirety may have looked like, and is shown in the third image.

The fourth image is from inside the Anatomical Theatre of the Surgeons’ Guild, a room atop a spiral staircase inside the 500 year-old Waag, or Weigh House. It is inside this room that the annual anatomy lessons commenced. The fifth image is the roof of this room, and is itself a work of art.

The sixth image shows the Surgeons’ Guild entrance to the Waag, and above the door can be seen a bust of Hippocrates, the father of Medicine, and the inscription Theatrum Anatomicum, indicating the entrance to Amsterdam's historic Anatomical Theatre.

The final two images are from my various visits to these monuments. It was a professional honor and the thrill of a lifetime to stand in these places celebrating the Connection Between Art and Anatomy!

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In celebration of July 6 as International Kissing

In celebration of July 6 as International Kissing Day, enjoy Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, a beautiful marble sculpture by Italian artist Antonio Canova, produced between 1787-1793 and housed in the Louvre, Paris.  This neoclassical masterpiece represents Cupid, son of Venus and Mars, reviving a lifeless Psyche, his love and future wife, with a kiss.  😘 Bacci a tutti!😘

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In celebration of June 24 as the Feast of Saint Jo

In celebration of June 24 as the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, enjoy The Baptism of Christ, by Andrea del Verrocchio, and his apprentice, Leonardo da Vinci, who was in his late teens to early 20s when this was painted sometime between 1470 - 1475. Leonardo is credited with painting the figure of Christ, background, and the angel on the far left.

According to legend, Verrocchio was so impressed with Leonardo’s talent, that he felt surpassed by his pupil, and never painted again. Scholars debate the veracity of this narrative, but it is true that Verrocchio’s output as a painter abruptly ceased at this point in his career, although he did continue working as a sculptor and goldsmith.   This masterpiece hangs in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy, which is apt, considering the Patron Saint of Florence is John the Baptist!

If you happen to be in Florence on June 24, you will enjoy a host of cultural events and parades, concluding with “i fochi di San Giovanni” or the Fireworks of Saint John

Buona Festa di San Giovanni a tutti!
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In celebration of Father’s Day, the Baroque Chap

In celebration of Father’s Day, the Baroque Chapel of Saint Joseph, honoring the Earthly Father of Jesus, inside the Church of Saint Dominic, Palermo, Sicily  Buona Festa della Papà a Tutti!
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Buona Domenica! Today, June 13, is the Feast of Sa

Buona Domenica! Today, June 13, is the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padova, who died on this day in 1231. Patron Saint for dozens of intentions, and venerated across the globe, he is most often beseeched to intervene for lost causes, lost items, and lost people, as well as healing the sick, and safe passage for travelers.  Anthony was a Franciscan, and probably the most passionate and well-known follower of Saint Francis. He was so loved, construction of a church dedicated to him began within a year after his death.

Completed in 1310, with modifications continuing for centuries, the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, known locally as Il Santo, is near Venice, and pictured here.  The Basilica is a stunning structure filled with artworks by the likes of Donatello. Faithful from all over the world pilgrimage here however to pay homage to the tomb of Saint Anthony, and to venerate his relics.

An incredibly beautiful Baroque chapel displays his tongue, larynx, and mandible, which according to Roman Catholic tradition, have miraculously not decomposed as divine testimony to The Saint’s gift for spiritual oration.

Another example of the influence of Anatomy on Culture, Art, and Religion in Italy!  Buona Domenica a tutti e Buona Festa di Sant’Antonio di Padova!

Today, June 2, Italy celebrates Festa della Repubb

Today, June 2, Italy celebrates Festa della Repubblica, Italian National Day, commemorating the 1946 referendum on the nation’s future government following World War II, and the demise of the Fascist Regime. Italian citizens were asked to decide on a form of state as either monarchy or republic. The result gave birth to the Italian Republic, 75 years ago today!   The main celebrations for Festa della Repubblica occur in Rome, and include the laying of a laurel wreath at the Tribute to the Unknown Soldier at the Altare della Patria, or Alter to the Fatherland, pictured here.  Buona Festa della Repubblica to all Italians, and lovers of Italy, across the globe!

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