Venice: 18th Century View of the Basilica of S. Pietro di Castello by Lovisa

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This is an 18th century etching of the Patriarchal Church or Basilica of S. Pietro di Castello in Venice entitled "Chiesa Patriarcale di S. Pietro di Castello" by Domenico Lovisa, first published in 1720 in Venice in "Il Gran Teatro di Venezia" (The Great Panorama of Venice). It depicts boats on a canal in Venice carrying goods and gondola water taxis ferrying people in front of the patriarchal church of Venice, S. Pietro di Castello, with its dome and adjacent high tower. Gondolas pass under a wooden bridge on the left. People are in conversation in front of the cathedral and a man or teenager chases a dog.

Creator: Domenico Lovisa (1690-1750)

Creation Year: 1720

Dimensions: Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm) Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)

Medium: Etching

Condition: See description below.

This is an 18th century etching of the Patriarchal Church or Basilica of S. Pietro di Castello in Venice entitled "Chiesa Patriarcale di S. Pietro di Castello" by Domenico Lovisa, first published in 1720 in Venice in "Il Gran Teatro di Venezia" (The Great Panorama of Venice). It depicts boats on a canal in Venice carrying goods and gondola water taxis ferrying people in front of the patriarchal church of Venice, S. Pietro di Castello, with its dome and adjacent high tower. Gondolas pass under a wooden bridge on the left. People are in conversation in front of the cathedral and a man or teenager chases a dog.

Creator: Domenico Lovisa (1690-1750)

Creation Year: 1720

Dimensions: Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm) Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)

Medium: Etching

Condition: See description below.

This excellent impression and detailed 18th century engraving is printed on thick, laid, chain-linked paper with wide margins. The sheet measures 16.5" high by 22" wide. There are scattered small faint spots, some wrinkling in the upper corners, a repaired tear in the lower margin on the left, as well as remnants of a thin strip of hinging material along the upper edge of the verso. The print is otherwise in very good condition.

The Basilica di San Pietro di Castello is commonly referred to as San Pietro di Castello. It is a Roman Catholic Church located on San Pietro di Castello, a small island off the eastern edge of Venice. The main portion of the city of Venice is seen in the background on the left. The present building dates from the 16th century, but a church has stood on the site since at least the 7th century. After St Mark's Basilica became Venice’s official cathedral, San Pietro was not well maintained and fell into disrepair. It was firebombed during the First World War and underwent major restoration.

Domenico Lovisa (1690-1750) was an Italian engraver and publisher. His publication 'Il gran Teatro di Venezia, ovvero raccolta delle principali vedute e pitture che in essa si contengono', contained 122 topographical views of Venice. It was commissioned by a group of Venetian aristocrats who were proud of their city and may have been motivated by an interest in promoting commerce and tourism.

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