Venetian Art and Artists

Battle of Lepanto - Veronese

Venetian Art and Artists: where to find them, events and exhibitions Where to find the Art | Calendar of Exhibitions | Art Links Where to find the Art Venice has many interesting art galleries, museums and churches where you can see some marvellous and frequently world-renowned works of art, including exceptional portraits and other paintings by some of the Italy's most famous artists. You'll find paintings and sculpture housed in churches, palaces, museums, and public buildings, … [Read more...]

Tintoretto Art at the Scuola Grande Di San Rocco – Venice

Scuola Grande Di San Rocco - The Best Place to See Tintoretto Paintings in Venice: Next door to the San Rocco Church in Campo San Rocco, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a highlight of the Venetian Renaissance. It was founded in honour of San Rocco (the protector against plague) and funded by wealthy Venetians who were keen to ensure San Rocco's protection. On the altar placed on the back wall on the Ground Floor hall is a statue of San Rocco. But the main attraction of Scuola di San Rocco … [Read more...]

A Secret Tour Inside the Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace - Home to the Doge as well as the Infamous Prisons: Since the early days of the Venetian Republic, the Doge's Palace was the seat of the government, housed the Palace of Justice and was the residence of the Doge. It was also used to house the administrative offices of the government, along with several prisons. On an "Itinerari Segreti" or Secret Itinerary tour of the palace, we go inside the Palazzo Ducale and behind the scenes to the offices of the government and the Doge's … [Read more...]