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Stoup with a porphyry basin and marble base, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
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Stoup with a porphyry basin and marble base, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
Stoup with a porphyry basin and marble base, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice. Venice St. Mark's Basilica Holy Water Font Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-032388-0000
Media ID 33136135
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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This print captures the exquisite beauty of a stoup with a porphyry basin and marble base, located in the iconic St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. The intricate details and craftsmanship of this holy water font showcase the Renaissance-Baroque styles that flourished during Europe's first and second millenniums. Dating back to the 15th century, this artwork stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Venice. Its elegant design is complemented by delicate dolphin figures adorning its surface, symbolizing intelligence, grace, and freedom. The photographer Alinari, Fratelli skillfully captured this timeless piece in his lens during the early 20th century (circa 1920-1930). Through his lens, we are transported back in time to witness this magnificent work of art that has stood for centuries within St. Mark's Basilica. As we gaze upon this photograph print today, we can't help but marvel at how it encapsulates not only an artistic masterpiece but also represents various themes such as literature and fiction. It serves as a reminder of our connection to nature through depictions of dolphins - majestic cetaceans that have long fascinated humans across cultures. This print from Alinari invites us to appreciate both the tangible beauty present in historical artifacts like this stoup while also igniting our imagination with its mythical elements. It allows us to delve into European Renaissance-Baroque artistry while contemplating the passage of time throughout different periods. In summary, Alinari's photograph print offers us a glimpse into history by capturing an extraordinary piece from St. Mark's Basilica – one that combines religious significance with artistic brilliance – leaving viewers captivated by its splendor for generations to come.
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