The Cathedrals of the Kremlin in Moscow (RU)

Dear Friends
the Kremlin in Moscow, in its actual aspect, was built by initiative of Ivan III the Great (1462-1505). What I ignored is that Ivan invited, a tradition maintained later by Peter the Great for Saint Petersburg, to take part in the works also Italian master architects as A. Fioravanti, P.A. Solari, M. Ruffo and A. da Caresana. Some of the cathedrals, arranged around the Cathedrals' place inside the Kremlin, are also works of Italian architects. The S. Michel Cathedral (Arhangel'skij Sobor) is a master work of the Venetian architect A. Lamberti from Montagnana (Vicenza - IT). The Bell Tower of Ivan the Great (Kolokol'nija Ivana Velikovo) is a master work of the Marco Bono (Bon Frjanz). The Assumption Cathedral (Uspenskij Sobor) is a master work of A. Fioravanti. The Diamond Palace (Granovitaja Palata) on a side of the place, similar to the Diamond Palaces in Ferrara (IT) and Verona (IT), is a master work of M. Ruffo and P. A. Solari. The images give you an idea of the architectural characteristics of the Kremlin's cathedrals.
Salutations
Giancarlo

Spaso-Andronicov Monastery - Moscow (Russia)

Dear Friends

I thank very much Galja for the visit of the Spaso-Andronicov monastery in Moscow. The monastery has the typical structure of a fortress and is important because Andrei Rublëv, the famous frescos and icons painter, resided here in the last part of his life. The monastery hosts the Andrei Rublëv Museum which preserves frescoes and icons of this artist as well as of other artists of his school and other schools (Novgorod, Pskow). The images reveal the deep religious atmosphere of the monastery and the museum. More info about the Spaso-Andronicov monastery at:

http://www.moscow.info/orthodox-moscow/andronikov-monastery.aspx 

Salutations

Giancarlo

Menscen und Dinge

Dear Friends
if you have time don't miss the occasion to visit the exhibition Menschen und Dinge at the Archäologische Staatssamlung (http://www.archaeologie-bayern.de/_en/index.html) in Munich. The exhibition, opened for celebrating the 125 year of activity of the Archäologische Staatsammlung, presents the best oriental, celtic and roman ancient objects coming from different museums of Bavaria.
Salutations
Giancarlo

Napoleon in Munich

Dear Friends
last Sunday, Jean-Luc and me visited the exhibition Napoleon in Europa, Traum und Trauma at the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn (DE). The exhibition is well prepared and through the objects and the paintings exposed it is possible to gain an impression of the powerful military, political and social activity of Napoleon and of the scientific achievement during his epoque. Of interest the following picture by Jean-Luc of the entrance of Napoleon in Munich through the door of Stachus.
Salutations
Giancarlo

Goldenes Zeitalter

Dear Friends

here are some images of the exhibition Goldenes Zeitalter at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Except for the second image which shows the committee of the association (Guild) of the wine merchants, the other images show the members of two "schutzen" associations of Amsterdam. At the beginning the schutzen associations were groups of soldiers, one for each quartal of Amsterdam. After, they evolved in conservative associations of rich mechenats and philantropists protectors of the religious and cultural traditions. Many of the chiefs of the shutzen associations were also burgomasters of Amsterdam. Of particular interest in the paintings are the expressive countenance of the people.

Salutations

Giancarlo  

Sundials

Dear Martins

in order to test the capabilities of the new Marco Polo blog, I send you these images of sundials for your site. You can take the images you want. In case of problems, please let me know.

Saluti

Giancarlo