Monday, November 14, 2016

Venice, Day 2: Doge's Palace Part 1

Doge’s Palace served many functions back in the day. It was a court where authorities worked, a palace where a Doge lived and a prison holding prisoners. The architecture style is Venetian Gothic.

Inside the courtyard, there are two wells dating from the 16th century.
Sansovino’s statues of Mars and Neptune representing Venice’s power by land and sea guard the giant staircase, Scala dei Giganti. Between Neptune and Mars is where the Doge would wait to receive dignitaries and also where the Doge would be crowned.

These statues are related to Greek Mythology. The man with a bat is Hercules Killing the Hydra. The guy carrying a giant ball is Atlas Supporting the Heavenly Vault.

The relief on the ceiling of the staircase always fascinates me.

Through the painting, we see how the royalty in Venice enjoyed their day.

This one depicts life in the palace.

This painting gives you the idea how life in Venice was like during old days.

The map room is rather interesting.

This painting tells the story of Venetian prostitutes hundreds years ago.

The above painting shows St. Mark’s square facing the Grand Canal.

The well decorated staircase is meant to impress.

The above is Senate Chamber, also known as the Sala dei Pregadi. This was where the Doge had meetings with the members of the Senate. Tintoretto produced some of the paintings in this room.

The closer look of the magnificent ceiling. It is truly spectacular.

The painting on the wall in Senate Chamber depicts the Doge under the protection of Christ.

Look up the ceiling, you see the painting with glorious Lady Venice in it.

is that a fight breaks out in front of a Doge?

The clock shows the sun and signs of the zodiac.

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