Bucentaur 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

The Bucintoro at the Molo, Venice, on Ascension Day (oil on canvas)
CH391269 The Bucintoro at the Molo, Venice, on Ascension Day (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 152.1x137.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Doge and Dogaressa of Venice, and state barge, 16th century
Doge and Dogaressa of Venice, and the state barge or bucentaur, 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Venice, by Charles Yriarte (engraving)
1059496 Venice, by Charles Yriarte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice, by Charles Yriarte)

The marriage of the sea. The barge of the Doge and gondolas on the water in Venice (engraving)
5226869 The marriage of the sea. The barge of the Doge and gondolas on the water in Venice (engraving) by Herbert, John Rogers (1810-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bucintoro in the Bacino, Venice
AGN47159 Bucintoro in the Bacino, Venice by Carlevaris, Luca (1663-1730/1); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Bucentaur in Venice on the Day of Ascension (engraving)
1127140 Bucentaur in Venice on the Day of Ascension (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Bucintoro returning to the Molo (oil on canvas)
BWM155796 The Bucintoro returning to the Molo (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; Italian

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

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

CANALETTO: VENICE. Bucentaur returns to the pier in Venice on Ascension Day. Oil on canvas, c1729

The Bucentaur, 1937. From The Story of Navigation. [The Imperial Tobacco Co. (Of Great Britain & Ireland), Ltd. 1937]

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

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

Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day (oil on canvas) (detail of 61315)
XJL696613 Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day (oil on canvas) (detail of 61315) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Aldo Crespi Collection, Milan, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Coronation of Dogaressa Morosina Morosini-Grimani, 1597 (engraving)
XJF472261 Coronation of Dogaressa Morosina Morosini-Grimani, 1597 (engraving) by Franco, Giacomo (1550-1620); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day
XJL61315 Return of the Bucintoro on Ascension Day by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Aldo Crespi Collection, Milan, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

BUCENTAUR, 18TH CENTURY. The Bucentaur, the state galley of the doges of Venice. Drawing, 18th century

BUCENTAUR, 17TH CENTURY. The bucentaur, the state galley of the doges of Venice. Wash drawing, 17th century

VENICE: BUCENTAUR MODEL. Model of an 18th century Bucentaur, the state galley of the doges of Venice, and a fleet

Italy, The Bucintoro in Venice, oil on canvas, 19th century
Italy, 19th century. The Bucintoro in Venice. Oil on canvas

VENICE: BUCENTAUR. The bucentaur, the state galley of the Doge of Venice, on Ascension Day. Line engraving from Giacomo Francos Habiti delle donne Venetiane (Costumes of Venetian Women), c1600

VENICE: PROCESSION. Procession down a canal in Venice, led by the bucentaur and followed by Poseidon and men riding on dolphins. Line engraving, 18th century

VENICE: CEREMONY, 1574. Ceremony welcoming Henry III of France to Venice. Contemporary line engraving

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

Ceremony marrying Venice to the sea, 1609
Doge of Venice carried in the galley Bucentaur, to espouse the sea, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

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The Bucentaur, also known as the Galley of the Doges of Venice, was a majestic vessel that held great significance in Venetian history. Built in 1728, this magnificent ship played a central role in various important events and ceremonies. One such occasion was Ascension Day when the Bucintoro would grace the waters of Venice at the Molo. Paintings like "The Bucintoro at the Molo" captured this breathtaking sight on canvas, showcasing its grandeur for generations to come. Dating back to the 16th century, depictions of the Doge and Dogaressa aboard their state barge highlight their regal presence during ceremonial processions. Charles Yriarte's engraving titled "Venice" transports us to those glorious times when these figures commanded respect and admiration. "The Marriage of the Sea, " an enchanting scene portrayed through engravings, showcases not only the Bucintoro but also gondolas gliding gracefully on Venetian waters. This imagery symbolizes Venice's deep connection with its maritime heritage. Captured in various artworks throughout history, including oil paintings and engravings alike, we witness different perspectives of this iconic vessel. Whether it is "Bucintoro in Bacino" or "Bucentaur returning to the Molo, " each artwork tells a unique story about this remarkable ship. Giovanni Grubacs' portrayal shows us The Doge on board near Riva di Sant Elena - a moment frozen in time by his skilled brushstrokes. Even as late as 1937, artists like Francesco Guardi continued to depict scenes from The Bucintoro Festival - keeping its memory alive well into modern times. Perhaps one of Canaletto's most famous works captures our attention: "Return of Il Bucintoro on Ascension Day.