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Lukas Schnitzer
Title
[Venice]
Publication Place / Date
n.p. / 1667 circa
Image Dimensions
13.75 x 6.25 inches
Color
Hand Colored
Condition
Good
Stock# 111272
$450.00
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Description

Lower portion of Lukas Schnitzer's extremely rare view of Venice, published in about 1667.

This early modern view of Venice presents a richly detailed image the city’s architectural grandeur and its bustling maritime activity.

The image showcases Venice’s iconic skyline, dominated by St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile, and the Doge’s Palace, with numerous churches and civic buildings labeled with corresponding letters. The Grand Canal and the Venetian Lagoon are filled with gondolas, merchant ships, and war galleys, highlighting the city’s significance as a naval and trading power. The foreground features the islands of San Giorgio Maggiore and San Michele, which are depicted with churches and fortifications.

To the right, three noble Venetian figures, a man and two women, stand elegantly dressed in traditional Venetian attire, illustrating the city’s social and cultural distinction. Below the image, a German text praises Venice’s wealth, power, and architectural splendor, emphasizing its position as a center of commerce and Christianity. The accompanying legend provides a key to major landmarks, reinforcing the city’s importance in the early modern European imagination.

Translation of the German text:

Venice, to you alone belongs this praise:
All of mankind can see nothing equal to you.
In terms of buildings and decoration,
Your treasures and wealth bring you no less renown.
Your people are wise and skilled, your beautiful palaces
Bring you special fame above all others.

And what makes you greater than other realms,
If one examines your brave army,
Your preserved paths and great riches,
The tower must fall when the enemy must flee.
May God continue to protect you for the good of Christendom,
And keep you forever safe from the Turkish Empire and war.

This text reflects the political climate of the time, when Venice was engaged in conflicts with the Ottoman Empire, and underscores the city's role as a Christian stronghold and a major trading hub. The engraving captures both Venice’s opulence and its strategic importance, making it an enduring testament to the city's prominence during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Condition Description
Minor toning and foxing. To section trimmed off, including title and decorative elements.
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