The Doge Attends the Giovedi Grasso Festival in the Piazzetta
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This crowded scene shows a grand building with tall, ornate towers and arches. A large crowd fills the open space in front, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. Some people are standing on raised platforms, while others gather below, watching or talking. The sky is dark and stormy, adding drama to the scene. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show every detail—clothes, faces, and even the patterns on the buildings. This kind of precision is typical of the time. Look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these sharp, layered prints.
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