Designed exclusively for the Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, this ornament depicts the symbol of Venice. The winged lion, not only a symbol of the Italian city, but also a symbol of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, has historical roots dating back to the 12th century.
Designed exclusively for the Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, this ornament depicts the symbol of Venice. The winged lion, not only a symbol of the Italian city, but also a symbol of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, has historical roots dating back to the 12th century.
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| Description | Designed exclusively for the Vittore Carpaccio: Master Storyteller of Renaissance Venice exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, this ornament depicts the symbol of Venice. The winged lion, not only a symbol of the Italian city, but also a symbol of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, has historical roots dating back to the 12th century. |







