Venetian Collection

Hotel Danieli - Venice, Italy
Hotel Danieli in Venice, Italy. Date: 1916

Dante and Virgil (70-19 BC) at the Summit of Purgatory, from The Divine Comedy
XIR204512 Dante and Virgil (70-19 BC) at the Summit of Purgatory, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

DANTEs INFERNO, c1520. Woodcut from a Venetian edition of the Divine Comedy, c1520

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top). is considered
Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography. by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro

VENICE: MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Map of Venice by Guiseppe Heintz, 17th century

Venice travel poster
Attractive poster for the French National Railways, Chemin de Fers de l Est, advertising Venice (or Venise) as a holiday destination

Venice, Palazzo Da Mula, 1908. Artist: Claude Monet
Venice, Palazzo Da Mula, 1908. Located in the collection of the National Gallery, Washington, USA

Doges Palace, St. Marks Square (Piazza San Marco) Venice, Italy

The Gondo-liar by Leon Heron
A gondolier who, according to the pun in the title, is less than honest, reaches over his lady passenger as if to kiss her. A large moon hangs over the Venetian canal. Date: 1930

Rovinj - Rovigno, Istria, Croatia

Rio de San Bernaba, Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy

Development of the English alphabet. The Old Greek alphabet derived from Phoenician and was in use by 900-800 BC. A western variant, known as the Euboean or Cumae alphabet

St. Marks Cathedral, Venice, 1800s
Square in front of Saint Marks Cathedral in Venice, 1880s. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19tth-century illustration

Venetian Galley 1570
A Venetian Galley (Galleas) at the time of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Venice, Italy - Grand Hotel Royal Danieli and Gondolas. Date: circa 1920s

Venice - 1930s brochure cover
Front cover of a brochure advertising the delights of Venice in 1935. A stylishly dressed man and woman sit in a gondola. Some golf clubs can be seen as part of their luggage behind them. Date: 1935

VENICE: MAP, 16TH CENTURY. Bird s-eye view of Venice, Italy. Map by Ignazio Danti, 16th century

TINTORETTO, Jacopo Robusti, called Il (1518-1594). The Last Supper. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Venetian school

Rialto Bridge and gondolier, Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Portia, 1887 (oil on canvas)
TW426902 Portia, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); 87.1x57.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Portia, character from The Merchant of Venice)

View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut)
3557439 View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut) by Barbari, Jacopo de (1440/50-a.1515); 132.72x277.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Carnival Venice Italy Masked Costumes

A gondola crossing the Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Costume and masks during Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Carnival in Venice by C. H. Shepard
Glowing and colourful scene showing various masked revellers enjoying the Carnival in Venice

Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Grand Canal at the Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

A woman in a feather Venetian mask poses during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Kyrenia Castle and Harbour at Dusk, Kyrenia, North Cyprus

Sunset view of Rovinj - Rovigno, Istria, Croatia

Margaret Rawlings, actress, (1906-1996) theatrical and informal portraits. Captioned, White in a single night'. With description, A camera-study of Margaret Rowlings

Point de Venise lace (chromolitho)
1093891 Point de Venise lace (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Point de Venise lace)

Bridge of Sighs, Ducal Palace and Custom-House, Venice: Canaletti Painting, 1833. Artist: JMW Turner
Bridge of Sighs, Ducal Palace and Custom-House, Venice: Canaletti Painting, 1833. This view of Venice includes the figure of the Venetian artist Antonio Canaletto

St. Marks Square, Venice, Italy - The Horses of St. Mark
The Horses of Saint Mark (the Triumphal Quadriga) - a set of Roman bronze statues of four horses, originally part of a monument depicting a quadriga (a four-horse carriage used for chariot racing)

Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1900s, before 1910
The shop front of the grocery and provision shop, Family T. Rowe Grocer, at 83 Lemon Street. A member of staff wearing an apron is standing in the doorway with a customer

Street lamp at Basilica San Marco (Saint Marks Cathedral), Venice, Veneto, Italy

Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy
VENICE: SAINT MARK S. Cross-section of Saint Marks Basilica in Venice, Italy

Poster advertising Royal Mail Line trips to Venice
Poster advertising Royal Mail Line autumn cruises to Venice, also calling at the Dalmatian Coast, Athens, Corfu and Constantinople. Showing a gondola on the canal below the Bridge of Sighs

VENICE: ARSENALE. The Arsenale of Venice, Italy. Drawing by Antonio di Natale, 18th century

Athelney in Somerset, the most flooded village in England
Athelney in Somerset, devastated by floods in 1930 showing the only method of travel around the area - in Venetian style, by boat

Offenbach Hoffmann
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The closing scene of the Venetian episode : Hoffmann watches as Guilietta goes off with another lover

Europe, Eastern Europe, Croatia, Hvar. Hvar town at dusk on Hvar Island in Dalmatia

characteristic venetian lamp post in Riva degli Schiavoni, in the background the island of San Giorgio maggiore, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Italiy. Venice. Saint Marks Basilica. Noahs Ark. Mosaic. 1
Noah free the animals of the ark, Mosaic from the Pala d Oro or Golden Altar 12th-14th centuries. Saint Marks Basilica. Venice. Italy

Vaporettos passing Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti and the Santa Maria della Salute on the Grand Canal, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

VENICE: MAP, 1546. Map of Venice by Cristoforo Sabbadino, 1546

The Grand Canal, Venice (oil on canvas)
810616 The Grand Canal, Venice (oil on canvas) by Vivian, Jane (fl.1861-77); 51x86.5 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire, UK; eHaworth Art Gallery; out of copyright

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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.