From the Gorgona island to the Gorgon Medusa, with snakes, as a doorway knob in “Via Cairoli”.
Another snake is circling a couple of hands in a symbol on a wall of the Sanctuary of Montenero.
Another knob, with a snake eating its tail (known as Ouroboros), in “Via Indipendenza”.
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Snakes are an interesting motif! I like collecting photos in groups like that and I like seeing others do it to!
Hmmm...what's with the snakes? These are all fascinating but I don't quite understand the connection - does the snake have some particular meaning to people in Livorno or do they refer to some ancient myth?
It's easy to get distracted by the theme here, VP, but I feel the need to say that these backgrounds are as captivating as the medallions.
These are great shots and as brattcat I was captivated not only by the snakes but the image as a whole. Great shots.
Beautiful details!
Thanks for sharing.
Have a nice weekend!
That first door really looks like it would ward off evil.
Thanks for the links. I learn a lot of mythology from your blog.
Great serie, i love old doors and knobs,never seen them with snakes here !
It's really fascinating motif! The knob in the last photo is terrific!
I don't mind spiders but snakes... I'd have a hard time pushing those doors...
What does the symbology tell us? Is there a special connection with Livorno?
The top photo is stunning. You have a lot of snakes in Livorno, other than metal ones?
Gosh, so many snakes. But such gorgeous pieces!
Fascinating. I looked up the symbolism of snakes and they mean so many different things to so many different cultures. Some good, some bad. So I won't second guess what these mean. do you know?
Each one has it's own beauty. Neat subject. MB
Indeed it has a certain meaning for the user, or the artist who design it. and may be because of the snake's shape that easily to be fitted in around frame like medallion. Great picture, it was really new to me.
I hate snakes, but these are lovely! I think my favorite is the one in the middle.
These are pretty good-looking snakes. I guess everything looks nicer in Italy!
The first picture reminds me of one of my old haunts, il palazzo degli diamanti, Ferrara.
Interesting. I like the second one with the hands.
So unusual! Great and interesting details!
OH! I really like these snake symbols! Cool captures.
I sometimes visualize myself as Medusa.
I love to see this kind of artwork and it's also a very nice series of photos as well, VP.
Inventive details. I like the second one best, but all of them are beautiful.
Snakes allways look so photogenic in architecture and details. Great 'trio'!
love the graphic quality of the 1st, and the rich wood & unusual snake in the 3rd.
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