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Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco

Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco, by Giovanni Battista Brustolon, ink, 1764
Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco, by Giovanni Battista Brustolon, ink, 1764

Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Giovanni Battista Brustolon. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco is a print by Giovanni Battista Brustolon, created in 1764 using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a festive scene in Venice's Piazza San Marco, depicting a Corpus Christi procession with a large crowd in formal attire gathered around a raised platform, set against the ornate backdrop of St. Mark's Basilica.

Technique & Style

Brustolon's use of light and shadow creates depth and texture, drawing attention to the central figures and the architectural details of the basilica, showcasing his skill in etching and engraving.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.