Pope Pius VI Descending the Throne to Take Leave of the Doge in the Hall of Saints Giovanni e Paolo Pope's Visit to San Zanipolo Guardi, Francesco Francesco Guardi (b. 1712 Venice, Italy, d. 1793 Venice, Italy). Guardi spent his entire life in and around Venice producing work for local patrons as well as the tourist trade. He was also employed by the government to record state occasions such as the 1782 visit of Pope Pius VI. In addition to paintings and drawings of state visits and receptions, Guardi contributed designs for these celebrations including designs for furniture and parade boats. Toward the end of his long career, Francesco was assisted by his younger brother Nicolò and by his son Giacomo. After his father's death, Giacomo Guardi continued the family studio producing paintings both in his father's and his own style. Davis Art Images 1782 CE Painting Digital image Painting Tiff; JPEG2000 Oil on canvas Cleveland Museum of Art Rococo Venice, Italy This image is licensed for use by the Rensselaer community. Rensselaer faculty, staff and currently enrolled students may display and or print the image without limitation for teaching and research purposes at Rensselaer. By accessing this image, you agree to the terms of the license agreement.
Pope Pius VI Descending the Throne to Take Leave of the Doge in the Hall of Saints Giovanni e Paolo
Pope's Visit to San Zanipolo
Guardi, Francesco
Francesco Guardi (b. 1712 Venice, Italy, d. 1793 Venice, Italy). Guardi spent his entire life in and around Venice producing work for local patrons as well as the tourist trade. He was also employed by the government to record state occasions such as the 1782 visit of Pope Pius VI. In addition to paintings and drawings of state visits and receptions, Guardi contributed designs for these celebrations including designs for furniture and parade boats. Toward the end of his long career, Francesco was assisted by his younger brother Nicolò and by his son Giacomo. After his father's death, Giacomo Guardi continued the family studio producing paintings both in his father's and his own style.
Davis Art Images
1782 CE
Painting
Digital image
Painting
Tiff; JPEG2000
Oil on canvas
Cleveland Museum of Art
Rococo
Venice, Italy
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