Created in 1516, Titian’s majestic Assumption is one of the great masterpieces of the most important 16th century artist in Venice and the world.
Of all Titian’s works, this is one of the most beautiful and one of the rare masterpieces that can still be admired in the place for which it was created.
In this post I explain why Titian’s Assumption is one of the great masterpieces of art history and why you should see it.
Museo del Vetro a Murano
Venice is visited every year by tourists interested not only in its unique layout – more than a hundred islands connected by canals and bridges – but also in its artistic tradition, with its many architectural examples of floral Gothic and Byzantine-inspired art. Those who come to Venice, however, often do not want to miss out on the peculiarities of local handicrafts either, especially the glass and lace-making that have made the neighbouring islands, Murano and Burano, famous.
The painting entitled Giunone versa doni su Venezia (Juno Pouring Gifts on Venice) by Paolo Veronese is the result of a commission from the Venetian Republic, who wanted the state rooms of the Doge’s Palace in Venice to celebrate the power and greatness of Venice.
In reality, the commission was given to Giambattista Ponchino, a painter from Castelfranco Veneto, who chose to be assisted by two collaborators: Paolo Veronese and Giovanni Battista Zelotti.
Paolo Veronese worked for three years and one of his most beautiful works is Giunone versa doni su Venezia.
Pirelli HangarBicocca was founded in 2004 as a non-profit foundation for the promotion of contemporary art in the city of Milan.
Over the years it has become one of the most important centres nationwide dedicated to this type of art, so much so that it is considered a real museum.
Access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions is always free of charge. In addition, a series of cultural mediators facilitate the dialogue between the public and art in the various rooms.
TELL ME WHERE YOU ARE GOING AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT TO SEE
Romantic and fascinating, Venice is reflected in the water of its canals, duplicating, to our delight, all its beauty. As soon as you arrive in the Venetian city, you immediately realise that the city is an open-air museum. It is difficult to choose what to see in Venice, especially if you do not get help from someone who has already been there and who can advise you on the unmissable places; in short, an expert guide who knows how to guide your steps through museums, palaces and exhibitions.
Precisely for this reason, on this page I have collected for you all the suggestions for exploring every worthy corner of the lagoon city. Here you will find a collection of the museums in Venice that I consider indispensable; some of the most evocative palaces to visit; churches and places of interest that you can’t help but see and – why not – photograph.
