"As the curious mind will attest, it is an ethereal thrill to discover, revere, and regale the sinuous, striking feminine form." teNeues Publishing tells us convincingly. The illustrated book titled 'The Great Beauty' by photographer Federico Pignatelli della Leonessa celebrates this exciting experience with breathtaking photos. He masterfully reflects the seemingly limitless fascination more or less half of mankind has for women and their seductive allure.

A cast of 11 chosen models and the accompanying production crew made the trek to Ladispoli, Italy, to the spectacular John Paul Getty Villa. This iconic edifice has stood tall along the Sea of Rome since 1640 and, where, after six long days and nights in splendid, idyllic isolation, in cold and adverse conditions in November 2014, this creative endeavor came to life. These images came to form by tapping into both the classic and modern elements of photography, as photographer Federico Pignatelli della Leonessa not only... more