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Procession on Corpus Christi Day in the Piazza San Marco
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.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Antonius Canal pinxit.; lower right in plate: Jo. Bap. Brustolon inc.; across bottom in plate: Solemnis per plateam D. Marci processio in die Corporis Christi, ...; lower right in plate: No. 9.
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.
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Artist & collection
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![Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right], by Canaletto](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/canaletto--le-procuratie-niove-e-s-ziminian-v-upper-right--a0d67d5a424d73af-w320.webp)
