Palazzo Lezze and Alchemic Symbolism Palazzo Lezze and Alchemic Symbolism. This baroque palace in Cannaregio, features curious high reliefs; that are alchemical in theme. It was thought by some to be suggestive of a “Philosopher’s House”. Palazzo Lezze, takes its...
Tempera Painting on Wooden Panels Tempera Painting on Wooden Panels, was the main medium used up to and including the Early Renaissance; for portable smaller scale paintings. Moving from the late Medieval into the Early Italian Renaissance period of the 15th century;...
Wagner in Venice Wagner in Venice. Richard Wagner the famous German composer; visited the city six times, between 1858 and his death in 1883. Driven by a desire for seclusion, peace and quiet and an escape from the burdens of day-to-day life; Richard Wagner made...
Byron in Italy Byron in Italy. As famous for his notorious private life as for his poetry, the post describes his eventful life including his stay in Venice. Lord Byron lived in Venice for three years, from 1816 to 1819 and has become one of the legends of the city,...
Venice Museum Guide Venice Museum Guide. This post contains my “Top 25 Recommendations” and is one of the most comprehensive guides to the city’s finest museums. This introductory guide features direct links to each of my 25 Individual museum posts,...
