- Basilisk
The basilisk, Schönlaterngasse 7. According to a myth, on 26 June 1212, the servant of a baker discovered a basilisk at the bottom of the well in the courtyard. He destroyed it by holding a mirror to it (looking into its eyes was known to be fatal). The basilisk exploded. Now I know where JK got her ideas from. - Basilisk
Basilisk in the Schönlaterngasse 7. - Jesuitenkirche
Interior of the Jesuit church, by Andrea Pozzo, 1703. - Piaza del Popolo, Cesena
Piaza del Popolo and Fontana Masini (1581-1590) by Laureti, Masini and Montevecchio. - A statue by Leonardo Lucchi
Via Cesare Beccaria, Cesena - Saint Mary in Sansepolcro Cathedral
- Holy Face (12th century)
Holy Face (12th century), originally from Eastern Europe. Notice that Jesus is fully dressed. Sansepolcro cathedral. - Sansepolcro Cathedral
- Luca Pacioli, Sansepolcro.
Fra Luca Bartolomeo de Pacioli. The Father of Accounting and Bookkeeping was born in Sansepolcro. - Bas-relief - The Last Judgement
Installed around 1331. Orvieto cathedral. - Bas-relief - New Testament
Below it is Abraham sleeping. Orvieto cathedral. - Detail on the facade
Orvieto cathedral. - Todi Cathedral crypt
Statue of Madonna and Child (12th century) as Seat of Wisdom (Sedes sapientiae). - Todi Cathedral crypt
- A statue by Raba Rama
Seen in Artenate Gallery in Todi. - A creepy corbel
I'm still figuring out whether those are ears or cheeks bound together... Spoleto Cathedral - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
A hungry lion. - Tympanum, Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Tympanum, Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
Another hungry lion. - Assisi Cathedral, San Rufino
- Dragon underneath San Crescentino in front of the cathedral, Urbino
San Cresentino is the patron saint of Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Madonna with Child (1440s) by Michele di Giovanni da Fiesole. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna of Mercy
Madonna of Mercy (XV century) by a Camerino sculptor. The coral necklace and bracelets are a symbol of good omen and protection from evil. Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Remains of a Roman sarcophagus
Palazzo Ducale, Urbino. - Madonna with Child
Church of Saint Dominic, Urbino. - Napoleon's villa
A statue of Napoleon in the garden - Entrance gate
- Santo Stefano alle Trane