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Sansovino Collection

Sansovino, a name that echoes through the centuries in the enchanting city of Venice

Background imageSansovino Collection: Early panorama of Venice dating from the 15th century

Early panorama of Venice dating from the 15th century, Sansovino Library, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background imageSansovino Collection: The Library and the Piazzetta, Venice, Looking West with Numerous Figures

The Library and the Piazzetta, Venice, Looking West with Numerous Figures
CH18715 The Library and the Piazzetta, Venice, Looking West with Numerous Figures and a Puppet Show, c.1740 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

Background imageSansovino Collection: Renaissance Architecture of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (engraving)

Renaissance Architecture of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (engraving)
3650037 Renaissance Architecture of the Fifteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSansovino Collection: Ducal Palace and Piazzetta San Marco, c. 1755 (oil on canvas)

Ducal Palace and Piazzetta San Marco, c. 1755 (oil on canvas)
886612 Ducal Palace and Piazzetta San Marco, c.1755 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); 51x83 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageSansovino Collection: Italy - Venice - Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Italy - Venice - Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Italy - Venice - Base of the Campanile on Piazza San Marco and the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (National Library of St Mark s), designed by Jacopo Sansovino and finally finished in 1588. Date: 1903

Background imageSansovino Collection: Piazza San Marco looking towards the Basilica di San Marco (oil on canvas)

Piazza San Marco looking towards the Basilica di San Marco (oil on canvas)
MHB276690 Piazza San Marco looking towards the Basilica di San Marco (oil on canvas) by Canaletto, (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (1697-1768); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSansovino Collection: The Entrance to the Biblioteca Marciana, the Piazzetta, Venice (oil on canvas)

The Entrance to the Biblioteca Marciana, the Piazzetta, Venice (oil on canvas)
AGN81813 The Entrance to the Biblioteca Marciana, the Piazzetta, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); 53.3x72.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian

Background imageSansovino Collection: AN OFFENSIVE PHOTO

AN OFFENSIVE PHOTO
When Russian dancer Tamara Swirskaya is photographed on the steps of the Loggetta del Sansovino, Venezia, there are protests against the desecration of a sacred site Date: 1920

Background imageSansovino Collection: Jacopo Sansovino, ca 1568

Jacopo Sansovino, ca 1568
Jacopo Sansovino. From: Giorgio Vasari, The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, ca 1568. Private Collection

Background imageSansovino Collection: Portrait of the sculptor Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570). Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Portrait of the sculptor Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570). Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Portrait of the sculptor Jacopo Sansovino (1486-1570). Found in the collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageSansovino Collection: Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century

Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century. The Giants Staircase (Scala dei Giganti) was designed by Antonio Rizzo and built in the 15th century

Background imageSansovino Collection: Lazio Viterbo Ronciglione S. Maria della Pace

Lazio Viterbo Ronciglione S. Maria della Pace, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, sculpture, ceiling and wall painting, crucifix, tabernacle

Background imageSansovino Collection: Italy. Rome. Basilica of Santa Maria in Domnica. Facade by A

Italy. Rome. Basilica of Santa Maria in Domnica. Facade by A
Italy. Rome. Basilica of Santa Maria in Domnica. Facade in Renaissance style (1512-1513), attributed to Andrea Sansovino (1467-1529), with porch with five arches separated by travertine pilasters

Background imageSansovino Collection: Italy. Florence. Baptistry

Italy. Florence. Baptistry
Italy. Florence. East facade of the octagonal Baptistry (Baptistry of St. John), covered with marble white and green. Built between 1059 and 1128 in a Florentine Romanesque style

Background imageSansovino Collection: Giants staircase, Doges Palace, Venice

Giants staircase, Doges Palace, Venice.. Handcolored illustration drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri with text by Camille Bonnard from Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries

Background imageSansovino Collection: St Mark Square Venice Loggetta 19th century Watercolor

St Mark Square Venice Loggetta 19th century Watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageSansovino Collection: Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid; Circle of Jacopo Sansovino, Italian (Venetian), 1486 - 1570; France, Europe; about 1550; Bronze; Object: H: 88.9 x W: 35.6 x D: 30.5 cm (H: 35 x W: 14 x D: 12 in.)

Background imageSansovino Collection: VENICE, 16th CENTURY. View of Venice, Italy. Woodcut by Sansovino, 16th century

VENICE, 16th CENTURY. View of Venice, Italy. Woodcut by Sansovino, 16th century

Background imageSansovino Collection: SANSOVINO, Jacopo Tatti, called (1486-1570)

SANSOVINO, Jacopo Tatti, called (1486-1570). Madonna and Child. ca. 1527. Relief in multicoloured stucco. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Relief on stucco. ITALY. Florence. Bargello National Museum

Background imageSansovino Collection: VENICE: LOGGETTA. Facade of the Loggetta in Venice, designed by Jacopo Sansovino, 1530-42

VENICE: LOGGETTA. Facade of the Loggetta in Venice, designed by Jacopo Sansovino, 1530-42. Line engraving




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Sansovino, a name that echoes through the centuries in the enchanting city of Venice. From its early panorama dating back to the 15th century, to the Renaissance architecture engraved in history, Sansovino's influence is undeniable. The Library and the Piazzetta stand as testaments to his genius, capturing Venice looking west with numerous figures bustling about. In c. 1755, an oil on canvas masterpiece depicts the Ducal Palace and Piazzetta San Marco, showcasing Sansovino's ability to transport us back in time. The Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana stands proudly in Italy - a symbol of knowledge and beauty that bears his mark. Piazza San Marco beckons us towards Basilica di San Marco through another captivating oil on canvas artwork. As we enter the Biblioteca Marciana captured on canvas, we feel a sense of reverence for this architectural marvel standing tall amidst Venetian splendor. But it is not just buildings that define Sansovino's legacy; he was also a master sculptor. "The Miracle of Saint Mark, " created by his own hand in 1541, tells a tale of divine intervention with intricate details that leave us awe-struck. Jacopo Sansovino himself comes alive before our eyes through portraits painted by Tintoretto and others who sought to capture his essence. His contribution extends beyond mere structures; it encompasses artistry and creativity that transcends time. And finally, we are transported to late 19th or early 20th-century Venice where Giants Staircase at Doges Palace stands as a testament to Sansovino's enduring impact on this magical city. Sansovino: A name forever etched into Venetian history - an artist whose vision shaped landscapes and inspired generations with his mastery of architecture and sculpture alike.