The ceremonial entry of Henri-Charles Arnauld de Pomponne, known as the Abbé de Pomponne, into Venice as French ambassador on 10th May 1706 — Luca Carlevarijs

Luca Carlevarijs. Painted 1706 - 1708.

Large-scale painted views of Venice were very popular among tourists and collectors throughout the 18th century. In this early example of the genre, the city’s buildings provide the backdrop for an important event, the ceremonial entry of the French ambassador, Henri-Charles Arnauld de Pomponne. His elaborately decorated gondolas are being moored along the quay before the Doge’s Palace.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in European court art, Main building, 18th Century.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 260 × 130 cm · On loan from the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, Amersfoort

Print: 119 × 59.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109176. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.