History

  THE SAMARITAN AT THE WELL – MOSAIC DATING TO THE FIRST DECADES OF THE XIII CENTURY – CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARK, VENICE   An interesting example of early XIII century feminine apparel: a light blue overtunic (blaveto) decorated with wide golden bands with scarlet ornaments (frixia): medium length sleeves. …

  MINIATURE OF THE “JUSTINIANUS CODEX”, DATING BACK TO THE XIII CENTURY – AMBROSIAN LIBRARY, MILAN   The central figure, wearing a long gown, high neckline and hair adorned with ribbons, is an excellent example of feminine apparel in the first half of the XIII century.

  CHARITY – MOSAIC OF THE CENTRAL CUPOLA DATING BACK TO THE EARLY XIII CENTURY – CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARK, VENICE   The concept of pomp in the early 13th century identifies with regal Byzantine tradition, as is apparent in this allegorical representation of Charity. She is depicted as Saint …

  A DOGE – DETAILS OF MOSIAC PORTRAYING THE DISCOVERY OF THE RELICS OF ST. MARK– DATABLE POST 1270 –CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARK, VENICE     The majestic figure of the Doge exudes byzantine gravitas and pomp, with a closed crown in the Phrygian style and wide mantle lined with …

  CATTURA DI NAPO DELLA TORRE – PART. OF FRESCO, DATABLE  TO THE 13th CENTURY– ROCCA VISCONTEA, ANGERA   Napo della Torre, Lord of Milan from 1265 to 1277, is described by historian Giovio in “crimson clothing” in the day of his captivity. The red actually, is a sign of …