The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a busy waterfront scene with a large boat full of people in the center. Around it, smaller boats float on the water. On the shore, crowds watch from steps and platforms. Buildings with domes and towers line the background. The boat is fancy—it has flags and a canopy. The text below names it the *Bucintoro*, a special vessel for an important event. The artist used lines to show every detail. Next, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.
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