Curious Things At Museo di Palazzo Poggi

The Palazzo Poggi museum in Bologna, Italy is either a classic, historic collection related to the early years of science, anatomy, research or it's a Ripley's Believe It Or Not-like rabbit hole of curiosities. Maybe both views are true.

An anatomy gallery. Humans in tanks.

The unique and unusual, worth saving. A two-headed calf and a one-eyed infant.

Welcome to the gallery of obstetrics. From where do babies come? So many options!

Self portrait wax model of Anna Morandi Manzollini. She did breakthrough work in anatomical modeling back in the 18th century. The eyes have it. At least several ailments.

Painting of a frog dissection. In the style of a rococo, Sunday luncheon garden party. "Who's ready for an appetizer?"

Moody Santa Maria dei Servi

The church of Santa Maria dei Servi in Bologna is filled with all sorts of eerie, moody displays of art, icons, artifacts. Sure, a grand altar may be impressive. Small details can also be rewarding.

Front exterior. A nice courtyard, framed with an arcade of columns.

Inside, accept the mysteries. Double painting and a baby (Jesus? Who else?) in a box.

Christ on the cross with crazy, horror film shadows surrounding the painting.

Important, framed priest. Bearded, old man sculpture as usher. "You have a password for me, to go through the red, velvet curtain?" Uhm, no.

Back in the center of the church, overflow seating has become a random scatter.