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The departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony
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The departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony
LRI4650191 The departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony (oil on canvas, 1766-1770) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The departure of the Bucentaur (Bucentoro) towards the Lido of Venice on Ascension Day Painting by Francesco Guardi (1712-1793) 1766-1770 Sun. 0, 66x1, 01 m Paris, Musee du Louvre - The departure of the Bucentaur (Bucentoro) to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony. Painting by Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), 1766-1770. 0.66 x1.01 m. Louvre Museum, Paris); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
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The Departure of the Bucentaur: A Majestic Tradition on Ascension Day". This print captures a momentous event in Venetian history - the departure of the Bucentaur to the Venices Lido for the Ascension Day ceremony. Painted by Francesco Guardi between 1766 and 1770, this oil on canvas masterpiece now resides in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The Bucentaur, an ornate ship symbolizing Venice's maritime power and wealth, is depicted gliding through the serene canals of Venice. The painting showcases a vibrant scene filled with gondolas, rowers, and excited spectators lining the embankments. It transports us back to a time when tradition and celebration were intertwined. Ascension Day was one of Venice's most important religious festivals, marking both spiritual significance and political grandeur. On this day, the Doge (the ruler of Venice) would board the Bucentaur to perform a ceremonial wedding with the sea - a symbolic union that represented Venice's dominion over its maritime empire. Francesco Guardi masterfully captures not only this historical event but also provides us with a glimpse into daily life in 18th-century Venice. His attention to detail brings every element alive - from architectural marvels along the canal banks to bustling crowds adorned in their finest attire. Luisa Ricciarini's skillful photography preserves this remarkable artwork for all art enthusiasts to admire. Through her lens, we are transported into an era where tradition met opulence against breathtaking Venetian landscapes.
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