Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Generali's Lion

Assicurazioni Generali winged lion, LivornoA winged lion, the symbol of Saint Mark the Evangelist, marks the building owned by the “Assicurazioni Generali”, by far the largest insurance company in Italy. The company was founded in Trieste in 1831, when the city was still part of the Austrian Empire. The original symbol was the eagle of the Habsburgs, but the Venice division adopted the Saint Mark's Lion for the Italian market. After the return of Trieste to Italy, the Marcian lion became the official symbol of the company.Assicurazioni Generali winged lion, LivornoThe book bears the inscription “Pax tibi, Marce, evangelista meus” (Peace to you, Mark, my evangelist).

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19 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 18, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    The winged lion looks very regal.

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  2. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Strength.

    Please have a good Wednesday.


    daily athens

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  3. Luis GomezMay 18, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Beautiful!

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  4. JackMay 18, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    This is another of your very informative posts, VP, along with handsome lion photos.

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  5. RandyMay 18, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Very classic looking. I like the gold one.

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  6. KateMay 18, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I like your treatment of both colour and B&W.

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  7. Traveling HawkMay 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    That's a nice surprise! I like to take photos of the Venetian lion.

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  8. Lucy Corrander : PhotosMay 18, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Imagine being the model for the face in the first lion.

    Lucy

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  9. Cezar and LéiaMay 18, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    For me a feeling of strong courage,pride,this lion is amazing!
    Léia

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  10. DinaMay 18, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Oh nice to see the lion in his home country!
    The Generali Building with its winged lion on the roof is a beloved landmark in Jerusalem (as you know).

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  11. cieldequimperMay 18, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    The insurer of my Fiat. The mosaic is wonderful.

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  12. KarlMay 18, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I've always been fascinated by this lion with wings.

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  13. HildaMay 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I've always liked the image of a winged lion (blame it on my love of mythology and fantasy), but what Mark has to do with insurance, someone has to explain to me.

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  14. Doug HickokMay 18, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love these winged lions. They are such iconic images and easily recognizable. Wonderful post VP.

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  15. brattcatMay 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    and peace to you, vp. thanks for your kind words.

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  16. jooMay 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I love lions!

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  17. KaoriMay 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    The winged-lion looks very fierce in your second photo! They must be a very strong company :-D

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  18. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    The winged lion is a great symbol and the mosaic a fantastic work.

    Thank you so much for your kind comment, VP.

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  19. GunnMay 19, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Now i learned something new and interesting :)

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