Gallerie dell'Accademia Self-researched
Venice, Italy
Artworks
Vitruvian Man Self-researched
A drawing depicting a nude man in two superimposed positions inscribed within a circle and square, illustrating ideal human proportions as described by the Roman architect Vitruvius. Justly ranked among the all-time iconic images of Western civilization. Due to its fragility, displayed only every 4-6 years.
Legend of Saint Ursula Cycle Self-researched
A cycle of nine large paintings commissioned by the Loredan family depicting the legend of Saint Ursula and her eleven thousand virgin martyrs. Notable for detailed depictions of architecture, nature, and contemporary Venetian life. Includes famous scenes such as The Dream of Saint Ursula.
Procession in St. Mark's Square Self-researched
Part of a cycle depicting miracles of the True Cross, this large canvas provides a remarkable view of Piazza San Marco in the 15th century, showing the old mosaics on the basilica facade and contemporary Venetian life in extraordinary detail.
Miracle of the Relic of the Cross at the Ponte di Rialto Self-researched
Also known as The Healing of the Madman, this painting depicts a miracle of the True Cross relic, showing the old wooden Rialto Bridge and providing invaluable documentation of 15th-century Venetian architecture and daily life.
The Tempest Self-researched
A mysterious Renaissance painting originally commissioned by Venetian noble Gabriele Vendramin. Depicts a soldier and a nursing woman in a lush landscape with a city threatened by a storm. Despite considerable scholarly discussion, the meaning remains elusive. Considered by some the first true landscape in Western art.
The Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple Self-researched
A huge painting (335 x 775 cm) depicting the three-year-old Virgin Mary entering the Temple of Jerusalem. Commissioned for the Scuola della Carità and still in its original location, now incorporated into the museum.
The Feast in the House of Levi Self-researched
One of the largest canvases of the 16th century (555 x 1,309 cm). Originally painted as a Last Supper for a Dominican friary, Veronese's irreverent interpretation led to an investigation by the Inquisition. Rather than make changes, he simply renamed the painting. A masterpiece of Venetian colorism.
Pietà Self-researched
One of Titian's last paintings, left incomplete at his death in 1576 and finished by Palma Giovane. Titian intended it for his own grave. A profoundly moving late work demonstrating the artist's loose, expressive brushwork in his final years.
