Santa Maria della Salute

The artwork

The great white dome of the Salute rises above the Grand Canal, and in front, on the blue water, gondolas and boats full of people pass by. You receive it printed on handmade Amalfi paper, in a handmade frame.

• The white of the church, the blue of the sky and the water, the small sails.
• A classic, luminous view that suits a living room or an entrance hall.
• A gift for anyone who loves Venice and its symbols.

In 1630 the plague killed tens of thousands of people in Venice. The government of the Republic made a vow: if the epidemic ended, it would build a church dedicated to the Madonna della Salute, Our Lady of Health. The design was entrusted to a young architect, Baldassare Longhena, and the church was consecrated in 1687. Still today, every 21 November, Venetians cross a bridge of boats over the Grand Canal to go and give thanks.

Francesco Guardi (1712-1793), the painter of the air and light of Venice, painted it around 1770 in a small and precious picture. Instead of Canaletto's clean lines, here are quick brushstrokes that make the water and the stone sparkle. The original is in the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

In a living room or an entrance hall it brings one of the best-loved symbols of Venice. A gift full of meaning for anyone who loves the city.

Unique quality material

Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: dark brown with gold fillet, handmade, with glass