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The son of a cimador of cloths, Giovanni Battista Cima was born in Conegliano between 1459 and 1460. His date of birth can be traced back to a document from 1473 in which the painter is reported to have been obliged to pay taxes (according to…

Between 1460 and 1465, Vettor Scarpaza/o, later called Carpaccio in modern times, was born in Venice. He probably served his apprenticeship under Gentile Bellini, son of Jacopo and brother of Giovanni. .

An under-appreciated artist, he represents one of the protagonists of 16th century Venetian painting; he was probably the most brilliant engraver in the Venice of his time. He is remembered and celebrated today for the three tondi in the ceiling and…

Marco Boschini was born in Venice in 1602. He was a versatile artist: painter, engraver, cartographer, art dealer and writer. Famous for his engravings, including portraits of Venetian nobles and religious works, he also distinguished himself as a…

To Saint Jerome - one of the patron saints of the Scuola di San Fantin, today the Ateneo Veneto - towards the end of the 16th century, Jacopo Palma il Giovane dedicated a pictorial cycle composed of eight scenes depicting the Saint's life; of thes

It was 5 June 1489 when Caterina Cornaro returned to the lagoon after 17 years on the island of Cyprus: she was welcomed with joy and affection by the Venetians, who saw in her a strong, albeit unfortunate, woman.

The name 'Costantino Reyer' is also known today in theVenetian sporting environment, particularly in basketball.

The Procurators of St. Mark's were an authoritative magistracy of the Serenissima, second only to the figure of the Doge, whose election for life they had in common.

De notte ora ai teatri, ora al ReduttoSon quel che col feral serve de lume;E pur che i paga mi so andar per tutto.

Domenico Contarini II was the 104th Doge of the Serenissima (1659-1675).

Also known as the 'beautiful Jewess', she was a poetess in the 17th century Venice Ghetto, admired and celebrated by many intellectuals of her time for her culture and beauty.

What we can consider the Venetian counterpart to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is undoubtedly the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, an undisputed masterpiece by Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto.