Veduta della Piazza di S. Marco, verso l'Horologie - Prospectus Plateae D. Marci, à parte Horologii - Vue de la Place de St. Marc, du Côte de l'Horloge

(View of St. Mark's Square)


This is an original, colored copperplate engraving by Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733) from 1729.

  • Title: Veduta della Piazza di S. Marco, verso l'Horologie - Prospectus Plateae D. Marci, à parte Horologii - Vue de la Place de St. Marc, du Côte de l'Horloge
  • area or Location: View of St. Mark's Square
  • Cartographer: Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733)
  • Year: 1729
  • Image area size: approx. 27x35cm
  • Technology: Engraving
  • Condition (Perfect/Very Good/Good/Fair/Fair/Poor): In good condition. 
  • Remarks: The rare, colored copper engraving shows the lively St. Mark's Square in Venice with a view from the water of the city's striking landmarks. In the center is the free-standing St. Mark's Tower (Campanile) as well as the magnificent Doge's Palace on the right and the Biblioteca Marciana on the left. At the bottom of the picture, historical boats and gondolas enliven the harbor basin, while numerous figures in contemporary clothing stroll across the piazzetta.
English description:

This rare, hand-colored copper engraving depicts the bustling St. Mark's Square in Venice, viewed from the water, showcasing the city's distinctive landmarks. At the center stands the freestanding St. Mark's Campanile, flanked by the magnificent Doge's Palace on the right and the Biblioteca Marciana on the left. In the foreground, historic boats and gondolas animate the harbor basin, while numerous figures in period attire stroll across the Piazzetta. The copper engraving was published by Pieter van der Aa (1659 - 1733) in 1729, measures approximately 27 x 35 cm (platemark) and is in good condition. 

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Remarks: The rare, colored copper engraving shows the lively St. Mark's Square in Venice with a view from the water of the city's striking landmarks. In the center is the free-standing St. Mark's Tower (Campanile) as well as the magnificent Doge's Palace on the right and the Biblioteca Marciana on the left. At the bottom of the picture, historical boats and gondolas enliven the harbor basin, while numerous figures in contemporary clothing stroll across the piazzetta. This rare, hand-colored copper engraving depicts the bustling St. Mark's Square in Venice, viewed from the water, showcasing the city's distinctive landmarks. At the center stands the freestanding St. Mark's Campanile, flanked by the magnificent Doge's Palace on the right and the Biblioteca Marciana on the left. In the foregro