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| tag | the:St.MarksBasilica_20260110 |
| label | St. Mark's Basilica Notes |
| description | St. Mark's Basilica. Tourists and standing water. acqua alta What are these two columns with figures seen from the piazza san marco Those two granite monoliths are the Columns of San Marco and San Teodoro. Located in the Piazzetta (the area between the main square and the waterfront), they served as the ceremonial gateway to Venice for centuries. Each column is topped with a statue representing one of the city's patron saints: 1. The Column of San Marco (St. Mark) This is the column on the left in your photo (closer to the Doge's Palace). It features the Winged Lion of Venice, the most famous symbol of the city. The Figure: The bronze lion represents St. Mark the Evangelist. A Mystery: Modern scientific analysis (2024) suggests the body of the lion may actually be a 1,200-year-old Chinese tomb guardian (zhènmùshòu) from the Tang Dynasty that was later modified by Venetians who added the wings. 2. The Column of San Teodoro (St. Theodore) This is the column on the right. Before St. Mark's relics were "acquired" from Alexandria, St. Theodore was the city's original patron. The Figure: The statue depicts the saint standing over a "dragon" (which looks more like a crocodile). The Statue: The one you see today is a copy; the original is kept inside the Doge's Palace to protect it from the elements. From https://nomadicniko.com/italy/venice/st-marks-basilica/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette Main Portal of St. Mark's Basilica The main portal of St. Mark's Basilica contains the church's most recent mosaic, The Appearance of Christ the Judge. It was created between 1836 and 1838 by Liborio Salandri using a design by Lattanzio Querena (1768-1853). The doors on the main portal were looted from Constantinople. Mosaics of the Translatio The other four portals on the main façade are also decorated with some spectacular mosaics. Moving from right to left, they narrate the story of the Translatio, or the transfer of St. Mark's relics from Alexandria to Venice. First, the portal on the far right depicts The transfer of the body of St. Mark to the ship. It was made in 1660 by an unknown artist using a design by by Pietro Vecchia (1603-1678). Second from right is a mosaic depicting The arrival of the relics of the apostle Mark to Venice. The artist is unknown, but it was also made in 1660 using a design by Vecchia. The mosaic second from left depicts the Doge and the Venetian seigneury meeting the body of Saint Mark. It was made by Leopoldo dal Pozzo from 1728 to 1729 based on a design by Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734). Finally, on the portal to the far left is the oldest and last remaining original mosaic on the entire façade. It was made in the 13th century in a Byzantine style to depict the Procession of the transfer of the relics of St. Mark to the Cathedral. For the standing water, mask the bright areas of reflection Paint deep ultramarine for the shadows. Paint raw umber glaze over all standing water areas. Remove mask Paint the bright reflective colors Lightly glaze in the dim reflected colors over the raw umber glaze The mosaics in the two rightmost lunettes on the lower facade of St. Mark's Basilica depict the first stages of the translatio—the legendary story of how the relics of Saint Mark were brought from Alexandria to Venice in 828 AD. Wikipedia +1 1. Far Right Lunette: Removal from Alexandria The mosaic on the far right (the first from the right) illustrates the theft of Saint Mark's body. Guidedtoursinvenice +1 Scene: Venetian merchants Bono of Malamocco and Rustico of Torcello are shown smuggling the saint's remains out of Alexandria. The Trick: To bypass Muslim custom officials, the body is hidden in a large basket covered with pork, as well as fruits and vegetables. Details: The mosaic explicitly shows the disgust of the Egyptian officers; one man is depicted pinching his nose and turning away to avoid contact with the "unclean" meat. The Educated Traveller +2 2. Second Lunette from Right: Arrival in Venice The second mosaic from the right depicts the arrival of the relics in Venice. Guidedtoursinvenice +1 Scene: The relics, now wrapped in white sheets, are shown being transported on a ship. Arrival: The image captures the moment the ship reaches the Venetian lagoon, with the two merchants still visible on board. Reception: It often highlights the formal reception of the body by the city's clergy and officials at the port. Guidedtoursinvenice +1 |
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| label | Saint Mark's Criticism--claude.ai |
| description | Provide an art criticism of the watercolor entitled Saint Mark's, 15x11 on 300 lb cold-press paper. |
| tag | work:5e053ee5-231b-4899-b981-f16e26b93b0b |
| label | Painting Trajectory |
| description | A discussion of painting trajectory over the course of three or four works. |
| tag | work:769448d1-c62f-4d45-a5f6-ece9403cf261 |
| label | Updated Saint Mark’s Criticism |
| description | Provide an art criticism of this updated watercolor entitled Saint Mark's, 15x11 on 300 lb cold-press paper. |
| tag | work:b06f2cdf-546a-4246-91bc-754fbeb7861b |
| label | Saint Mark's Criticism--chatGpt |
| description | Provide an art criticism of the watercolor entitled Saint Mark's, 15x11 on 300 lb cold-press paper. |
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