Lion Of Venice Collection

Italy, Veneto, Venice; The Palazzo dei Dogi, the bacino di San Marco with a sculpture of the lion of Venice and San Giorgio Maggiore in the background

A detail of the St Mark's Basilica church gable showing Venice patron Apostle St. Mark with the angels, Saint Mark square, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Lion Column, Venice, 1899. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Lion Column, Venice, 1899

Lion Column, Venice, 1900. Creator: Donald Shaw MacLaughlan
Lion Column, Venice, 1900

Untitled (27), c. 1890. [Doges Palace, Venice]. Creator: Unknown
Untitled (27), c. 1890. [Lion of Venice and Doges Palace, Venice]. Photogravure, no. 27 from the portfolio " Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna"

Miniature Nautical Map of the Adriatic, 1624 (parchment)
FTB97042 Miniature Nautical Map of the Adriatic, 1624 (parchment) by Gramolin, Alvise (fl.1624); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Blue hour, before sunrise in winter, Doges Palace, Piazzetta San Marco, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

The Lion of Venice beside San Marco, (north), Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
The Lion of Venice beside San Marco, (north), Italy, c1909. The Lion of Venice an ancient bronze winged lion sculpturenext to St Marks basilica in the Piazza San Marco thought to date c300 BC

Europe, Italy, Venice. Sunset on St. Marks Square. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Italy, Veneto, Vicenza, Western Europe; The Leone di San Marco a symbol dating from the glorious times of the wealthy Venice and the Veneto in the time of the Doges

Italy, Veneto, Venice; San Giorgio Maggiore in the background with the lion of Venice in the foreground, seen from Piazza San Marco

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The Lion of Venice, a symbol dating back to the glorious times of wealthy Venice and the Veneto, stands proudly in Italy's enchanting city. Located in the picturesque region of Veneto, Venice is known for its breathtaking architecture and rich history. One iconic landmark that showcases this majestic lion is The Palazzo dei Dogi, also known as the Doges Palace. This magnificent structure overlooks the bacino di San Marco and features a sculpture of the lion of Venice alongside San Giorgio Maggiore. The Lion Column itself has been captured beautifully by artists throughout history. In 1899 and 1900, Donald Shaw MacLaughlan immortalized this emblematic statue through his artwork. Another artist from an earlier era created "Untitled (27)" around 1890, showcasing the Doges Palace with its regal lion. Even nautical maps pay homage to this symbol; a miniature map from 1624 depicts the Adriatic Sea with intricate details on parchment. It serves as a reminder of how important maritime trade was to Venice's prosperity. Venice's charm extends beyond daylight hours; during winter mornings before sunrise, one can witness the magical blue hour at St. Mark's Square in front of Doges Palace. As night falls upon this romantic cityscape, illuminated by streetlights and stars alike, it becomes truly captivating. Photographs from different eras capture various perspectives on this iconic creature: one taken around 1909 shows The Lion beside San Marco while another captures sunset on St. Marks Square circa c1830-1915 by Samuel Prout. Venturing outside Venice reveals more traces of its historical significance - Vicenza boasts Western Europe's Leone di San Marco monument dating back to when wealth flowed through these lands under Venetian rule. San Giorgio Maggiore provides an exquisite backdrop for many views featuring both The Lion and other architectural wonders like Campanile tower or Palazzo Ducale.