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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…

Palazzo Ducale, Venice, South Facade

Construction of Palazzo Ducale began in 1340. This multipurpose building served as the seat of the government of the Republic of Venice as well as…

Juno Showering Gifts on Venice

This painting is one of multiple ceiling paintings created by Paolo Veronese for the Room of the Council of Ten Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The…

Jeweled Corno

18th century watercolor depicting the Ducal Corno. The original corno was created in 1555 and dis-assembled in the early 19th century, making this…

Interior, Treasury of San Marco

This 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…

Interior, Basilica of San Marco, Venice

Lavish gold mosaic characterizes the interior of the Basilica of San Marco. Subjects of the mosaic cycles include scenes from the Old and New…

Coryat's Crudities

early modern travel journal

Column of St. Mark, Venice

This 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…

Cantino Planisphere

The Cantino Planisphere is the earliest known European cartographic representation depicting the Americas. Several details merit note, including the…

Basilica of San Marco, Venice

The 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…