The Doge Crowned on the Scala dei Giganti of the Ducal Palace
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 print shows a grand staircase in a palace, packed with people in old-fashioned clothes. At the top, two statues stand on either side of a doorway. Below, a man in a fancy robe sits on a raised chair, while others gather around him—some holding flags or standing in lines. The walls are decorated with arches, columns, and detailed carvings, and the scene feels busy but orderly. The text at the bottom hints this is a special ceremony, likely crowning someone important. The artist used fine lines to capture every detail, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. Try looking up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
![La libreria. V. [upper left]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/08ea71d5490ab341/thumb.webp)
![Le Preson. V. [lower left]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/26be544f774fb814/thumb.webp)
