Live Auction 2676Old Master Paintings Part II
Vincenzo Chilone (Venice 1758-1839)
Lot 244

Vincenzo Chilone (Venice 1758-1839)

View of the Rialto Bridge, Venice; and Procession in front of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice

Closed31 January 2013

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Vincenzo Chilone (Venice 1758-1839)
View of the Rialto Bridge, Venice; and Procession in front of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice
the first oil on canvas, the second oil on canvas laid down on board
the first, 23 5/8 x 31¼ in. (60 x 79.5 cm.); the second, 23¼ x 31 in. (58.8 x 78.6 cm.)
a pair (2)

Specialist note

Imploring the Virgin's intercession to end the plague that ravaged Venice in 1630, Doge Nicolò Contarini vowed to construct the church of Santa Maria della Salute and to commemorate the miracle with an annual procession. Seen here, the citizens of Venice march across a temporary bridge spanning the Grand Canal that has been constructed for this festival, which is traditionally celebrated on the 21st of November.