Collecting

Today I’m presenting on the collection of Cassiano dal Pozzo, a 17th century collector who commissioned over 7,000 paintings of natural history (mushrooms (one shown above), citrus fruit, flowers) and the ancient world (roman ruins, antiquities).

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4 Responses to “Collecting”

1. joanna goddard
   May 7th, 2008 22:20
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   beautiful! hope the presentation went well

2. Mary-Laure
   May 9th, 2008 15:20
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   How beautiful. I was in Amsterdam a few weeks ago and disappointed not to be able to see the Maria Sybilla Merian exhibition - also natural history paintings…

3. Lena
   May 12th, 2008 14:40
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   Wow! I haven’t even been reading designscouting for a week yet and I’m already featured! I’m so honoured!!! Hope your presentations went well. Lots of love!

4. Lena
   May 12th, 2008 14:41
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   Oh - and I forgot: The mac and cheese was heavely! As was the pie …

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