Venice - Enhanced Engraving - St. Mark's Square

Antique hand-enhanced engraving
St. Mark's Basilica – Venice, circa 1850.

A beautiful and rare engraving depicting St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, an iconic monument of Venetian architecture. The composition represents the basilica's western façade with its domes, arcades, mosaics, and sculptures, rendered with great architectural precision.

The scene is enlivened by numerous figures in period costume—strollers, promenaders, and merchants—bringing life and movement to St. Mark's Square. The hand-enhanced work is particularly meticulous, with delicate colors applied to the figures, arcades, mosaics, and sky, lending the whole a warm and luminous atmosphere.

This print belongs to the great tradition of 19th-century travel views, intended for enthusiasts of the Grand Tour. The attention to architectural detail and the subtlety of the colors testify to a high-quality work.

The engraving is currently framed. Upon verification, it is indeed on loose paper and is not mounted on cardboard.

Sheet size: H: 53 x W: 68 cm
Size with frame: H: 55 x W: 70 cm

Condition :
Very good condition. The colors retain a beautiful vibrancy. Please refer to the photographs, as they form an integral part of the description.