Bucintoro Collection

The departure of the Bucintoro, 1729. Creator: Stom, Antonio (1688-1734)
The departure of the Bucintoro, 1729. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Querini Stampalia.

Ascension Day Festival at Venice, 1765 / 1766. Creator: Canaletto
Ascension Day Festival at Venice, 1765/1766

The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, 1763 / 1766
The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, 1763/1766

Procession of the Doge to the Bucintoro on Ascension Day, with a View of Venice, ca. 1565, ... 1697
Procession of the Doge to the Bucintoro on Ascension Day, with a View of Venice, ca. 1565, 1697

Plate 5: The Doge in the Bucintoro Departing for the Porto di Lido on Ascension Day, from Ducal Ceremonies and Festivals (Le Feste Ducali), ca. 1766

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The Doge in the Bucintoro Leaving San Nicolodi Lido, 1763 / 1766
The Doge in the Bucintoro Leaving San Nicolo di Lido, 1763/1766

The Doge on the Bucintoro near the Riva di Sant Elena. Creator: Grubacs, Giovanni (1830-1919)
The Doge on the Bucintoro near the Riva di Sant Elena. Private Collection

Venice: The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day 1729, (1943). Creator: Canaletto
Venice: The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day 1729, (1943). View of the Doges palace and his galleon, the Bucintoro, at anchor, probably for the ceremony of the Marriage of the Sea

La Nuova Regia Su L Acque La nuova regia sull acque
La Nuova Regia Su L Acque, La nuova regia sull acque nel Bucintoro: nuovamente eretto all annua solenne funzione del giorno dell Ascensione di Nostro Signore, Lucchini, Antonio Maria, Engraving

The Bucintoro Festival of Venice, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Guardi, Francesco (1712-1793)
The Bucintoro Festival of Venice, Mid of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Return of Il Bucintoro on Ascension Day, 1745-1750. Artist: Canaletto (1697-1768)
Return of Il Bucintoro on Ascension Day, 1745-1750. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Bucentaur - Galley of the doges of Venice, built 1728
Bucentaur, the state galley of the doges of Venice. Built 1728, and destroyed by soldiers of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. Wood engraving, published in 1880

The Doge on the Bucentaur in front of San Nicolo del Lido, on Ascension Day, c. 1766-70
XIR868515 The Doge on the Bucentaur in front of San Nicol del Lido, on Ascension Day, c.1766-70 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

The Arrival of Henri III of France in the Lido of Venice on 8 July 1574, 1591 (etching)
XIR485161 The Arrival of Henri III of France in the Lido of Venice on 8 July 1574, 1591 (etching) by Italian School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Disembarcation of Catarino Cornaro in Venice in 1489 (oil on canvas)
XAL307885 The Disembarcation of Catarino Cornaro in Venice in 1489 (oil on canvas) by Vassilacchi, Antonio (1556-1629); Museo Correr, Venice

The Bucintoro Departing from the Bacino di San Marco; Luca Carlevarijs, Italian, 1663 - 1730; 1710; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 134.8 x 259.4 cm (53 1/16 x 102 1/8 in.)

VENICE: BUCINTORO, 1735. The Bucintoro (state barge) returning to the Molo on Ascension Day. On the Pool of St. Mark facing the Molo, in Venice, Italy

VENICE: MARRIAGE OF THE SEA. Ceremony of the Marriage of the Sea on Ascension Day in Venice, Italy. Steel engraving, 1840, after J.R. Herbert

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The Bucintoro, a majestic galley of the doges of Venice, holds a significant place in the history and culture of this enchanting city. Dating back to 1728, this magnificent vessel played a central role in the Ascension Day Festival at Venice during the 18th century. Captured by renowned artists such as Canaletto, Jost Ammon, and Francesco Guardi, these masterpieces depict various scenes involving the Bucintoro. In one painting from 1763/1766, we witness the Doge departing for Porto di Lido on Ascension Day aboard this grand ship. The image exudes elegance and power as it showcases Venetian nobility partaking in their annual tradition. Another artwork portrays the procession of the Doge to the Bucintoro on Ascension Day around 1565-1697. This vibrant scene offers us a glimpse into Venice's rich cultural heritage and its deep-rooted connection with maritime traditions. Intriguingly, there are also depictions of both departure and return journeys of Il Bucintoro on Ascension Day. These paintings capture moments when crowds gather along Molo or San Nicolodi Lido to bid farewell or welcome back their beloved vessel. The Bacino di San Marco is beautifully portrayed by Canaletto in his piece from 1729. It showcases not only breathtaking architecture but also highlights how integral Il Bucintoro was to Venetian life during festive occasions like Ascension Day. Through these captivating artworks spanning over centuries, we can appreciate how deeply ingrained Bucentaur was within Venetian society. Its significance extended beyond being just an ornate galley; it symbolized power, prestige, and unity among its people. Today, while no longer sailing through Venetian waters due to historical events that led to its demise in 1798; however, the legacy of the Bucintoro lives on.