Venice: Crossroads of the World
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Interior, Basilica of San Marco, VeniceLavish gold mosaic characterizes the interior of the Basilica of San Marco. Subjects of the mosaic cycles include scenes from the Old and New…
Basilica of San Marco, VeniceThe Basilica of San Marco served as the spiritual heart of the Republic of Venice. Technically the private chapel of the leader of Venice -- the Doge…
Column of St. Mark, VeniceThis is one of two columns located in the so-called "Piazzetta" of San Marco. It depicts a winged lion, the evangelical symbol of Venice's patron…
Juno Showering Gifts on VeniceThis painting is one of multiple ceiling paintings created by Paolo Veronese for the Room of the Council of Ten Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The…
Palazzo Ducale, Venice, South FacadeConstruction of Palazzo Ducale began in 1340. This multipurpose building served as the seat of the government of the Republic of Venice as well as…
Interior, Treasury of San MarcoThis photograph depicts the interior of the Treasury of San Marco as it exists in the 21st century. The display cabinets have changed over time, but…
Cantino PlanisphereThe Cantino Planisphere is the earliest known European cartographic representation depicting the Americas. Several details merit note, including the…
Treasury of San Marco, Venice (exterior)The Treasury of San Marco is situated on the Northwest corner of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice. This photograph records the exterior of the…
Jeweled Corno18th century watercolor depicting the Ducal Corno. The original corno was created in 1555 and dis-assembled in the early 19th century, making this…
Account Book for Ducal CornoArchival account book recording of the money spent on the creation of a new Ducal Corno in the year 1555. The Ducal Corno was the official crown worn…