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 and Alchemic Symbolism.
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Tempera Painting on Wooden Panels
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
Richard Wagner the famous German composer; visited the city six times, between 1858 and his death in 1883.
Byron in Italy
As famous for his notorious private life as for his work, the post describes his eventful life including his stay in Venice.
Venice Museum Guide
This post contains my “Top 25 Recommendations” and is one of the most comprehensive guides to the city’s finest museums.
25 – Museo Archeologico Nazionale
The Museum is in Piazza San Marco, Venice; on the first floor of the Procuratie Nuove.
24 – Museo Provinciale di Torcello
The Museum recounts the history of the island of Torcello and its relationship with Venice. It is located, in what was the two palaces of the Archives and of the Council.
23 – Palazzo Cini
The home of industrialist Vittorio Cini in Venice, was converted into a museum housing his private art collection.
22 – Museo Ebraico
The Jewish Museum stands next to the Old German Synagogue in the Campo di Ghetto Nuovo in Cannaregio, Venice.
21 – Museo di San Marco
The museum was established at the end of the 19th, it is located inside the Basilica di San Marco, in Venice