Artwork

The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day

The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day 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

This print, created by Giovanni Battista Brustolon in 1764, is an etching and engraving on laid paper depicting a ceremonial scene in Venice.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows the Doge departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day aboard the Bucintoro, a ceremonial vessel. The image captures a busy waterfront with crowds watching from steps and platforms, surrounded by buildings with domes and towers.

Technique & Style

The print showcases Brustolon's attention to detail, achieved through the use of etching and engraving techniques. The artist's use of lines creates a richly textured image, conveying the intricate details of the Bucintoro and its surroundings.