Venetian Collection (#100)

The Embarkation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the Sea, 1829. Artist: William Cooke
The Embarkation of the Doge of Venice to Marry the Sea, 1829. Published by W Marshall (London, 1829)

Hall of the Council of Five Hundred, Venice, Italy, 19th century. Artist: E Challis
Hall of the Council of Five Hundred, Venice, Italy, 19th century

The Dogana, Venice, Italy, 19th century. Artist: E Goodall
The Dogana, Venice, Italy, 19th century

The Ca d Oro, Venice, Italy, c19th century. The Ca d Oro (correctly Palazzo Santa Sofia) is regarded as one of the most beautiful palazzos on the Grand Canal in Venice

The Bridge of Sighs and Doges Palace, Venice, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The Bridge of Sighs and Doges Palace, Venice, 1937. Designed by Antonio Contino and built in 1600, the Bridge of Sighs connects the old prison of Venice to the interrogation rooms in the Doges

Rialto Bridge, Venice. The Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal, was designed by Antonio da Ponte and Antonio Contino and built between 1588 and 1591

Bridge of Sighs, Venice. Designed by Antonio Contino and built in 1600, the Bridge of Sighs connects the old prison of Venice to the interrogation rooms in the Doges Palace

St Marks Square, Venice. The main square of Venice, the Piazza San Marco originated as a small open space in front of the original St Marks Basilica in the 9th century

Venetian galley, (c1880). Galleys, ships propelled using oars, were used from ancient times until at least the 16th century

Courtyard of the Ducal Palace, Venice, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Courtyard of the Ducal (or Doge s) Palace, Venice, late 19th century. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago)

Il Pordenone, Italian painter of the Venetian School, (1825). Artist: John Corner
Il Pordenone, Italian painter of the Venetian School, (1825). Vasari, his main biographer, identifies Pordenone (c1483-1539) as Giovanni Antonio Licinio

Giorgione, Italian High Renaissance painter, (1825). Artist: John Corner
Giorgione, Italian High Renaissance painter, (1825). An engraving of Giorgione Barbarelli da Castelfranco (c1477-1510) from John Corners Portraits of Celebrated Painters, (London, 1825)

Portrait of Vincenzo Morosini, ca. 1575. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Portrait of Vincenzo Morosini, ca. 1575. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1540. Artist: Moretto da Brescia (ca 1498 - 1554)
Portrait of a Young Man, c.1540. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Portrait of a Young Man as David, ca 1555. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Portrait of a Young Man as David, ca 1555. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Italian Landscape (detail), 18th century. Artist: Antonio Diziani
Italian Landscape (detail), 18th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalen, Saint Catherine and two Saints, 1504. Artist: Alvise Vivarini
Madonna and Child with Mary Magdalen, Saint Catherine and two Saints, 1504. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Palazzo Bernardo, 19th century. Artist: Victor Adam
Palazzo Bernardo, 19th century. From a series of views of Venice. The palace was built in the 1440s. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Palazzo Giovanelli, 19th century. Artist: Victor Adam
Palazzo Giovanelli, 19th century. From a series of views of Venice. The palace dates from the 15th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

The Church of San Sebastiano, 19th century. Artist: Victor Adam
The Church of San Sebastiano, 19th century. From a series of views of Venice. Designed by Antonio Abbondi, the church was begun in 1506 and was consecrated in 1562

The Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) Church, 19th century. Artist: Victor Adam
The Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) Church, 19th century. From a series of views of Venice. This church was built by the Dominican order between 1230 and 1430

The Santa Maria della Salute Church, 19th century. Artist: Victor Adam
The Santa Maria della Salute Church, 19th century. From a series of views of Venice. In 1630 the Venetian Senate decreed that if the city was delivered from an outbreak of the plague gripping it at

December (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
December (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

November (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
November (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

September (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
September (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

October (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
October (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

August (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
August (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

July (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
July (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

June (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
June (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

May (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
May (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
April (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

January (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
January (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

February (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
February (from the series The Seasons ), late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

Portrait of a Man, 18th century. Artist: Giuseppe Nogari
Portrait of a Man, 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Tula, Russia

The Lamentation over Christ, late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Leandro Bassano
The Lamentation over Christ, late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the Regional W Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv, Ukraine

Carnival in Venice, 17th century. Artist: Johannes Lingelbach
Carnival in Venice, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Artist: Giovanni Bellini
Virgin and Child, 15th or early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Madonna and Child with Saints (polyptych, five separate panels), c1480. Artist: Vittore Crivelli
Madonna and Child with Saints (polyptych, five separate panels), c1480. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Madonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Artist: Paris Bordone
Madonna and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint George, early 1530s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Old Market Place in Dresden, c1750-c1752. Artist: Bernardo Bellotto
The Old Market Place in Dresden, c1750-c1752. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Market Place in Pirna, c1752-c1755. Artist: Bernardo Bellotto
The Market Place in Pirna, c1752-c1755. Pirna is a town near Dresden, Saxony, Germany. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

View of Pirna from the Sonnenstein Fortress, c1752-c1755. Artist: Bernardo Bellotto
View of Pirna from the Sonnenstein Fortress, c1752-c1755. Pirna is a town near Dresden, Saxony, Germany. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Nativity of John the Baptist, 1550. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Nativity of John the Baptist, 1550. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Summer. Sheep Shearing, c1570-c1580. Artist: Francesco Bassano II
Summer. Sheep Shearing, c1570-c1580. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1503. Artist: Giorgione
The Virgin and Child in a Landscape, c1503. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

Venus and Cupid, 1785. Artist: Pompeo Batoni
Venus and Cupid, 1785. According to Roman Mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus and Mars. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Caesar meeting Cleopatra, 1747. Artist: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Caesar meeting Cleopatra, 1747. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

View of Pirna from the right bank of the Elbe, c1753. Artist: Bernardo Bellotto
View of Pirna from the right bank of the Elbe, c1753. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

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"Venetian: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the captivating world history, art, and culture with these fascinating hints. From Dante's Inferno to Fra Mauro's intricate map, each piece tells a unique story about this enchanting city. Immerse yourself in the depths of literature as you explore Dante's Inferno through a woodcut from a Venetian edition of the Divine Comedy. The vivid imagery brings to life the poet's journey through hell, showcasing the artistic prowess that Venice has long been known for. Travel back to 1460 with the Fra Mauro Map, where South is at the top. This extraordinary cartographic masterpiece provides an intriguing insight into how Venice was perceived during that era - a testament to their navigational expertise and thirst for exploration. Witness Venice unfold before your eyes in Guiseppe Heintz's 17th-century map. Every street and canal intricately detailed, it serves as both a practical guide and an exquisite work of art capturing the essence of this floating city. Let your imagination soar with a vintage travel poster depicting Venice. Its vibrant colors and enticing visuals beckon you to embark on an adventure filled with gondola rides along picturesque canals and visits to magnificent palaces. Claude Monet takes us on his own artistic journey through time as he captures Palazzo Da Mula in 1908. His brushstrokes bring out every architectural detail while infusing his impressionistic style into this iconic Venetian landmark. Delve into linguistic history by exploring the development of the English alphabet influenced by Venetian script. Discover how this ancient writing system played its part in shaping our modern communication methods. Marvel at the grandeur of a Venetian galley from 1570 – an imposing vessel that once ruled over Mediterranean waters. Its elegant design showcases both military might and craftsmanship synonymous with Venetian naval power.