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He finally went to Italy: Palazzo Ducale in Venice

Updated 12/19/2025

The Queen of Sheba Before Solomon by Tintoretto — The Queen of Sheba Before Solomon by Tintoretto, 1565 - 1567.

The Rape of Europa by Veronese — The Rape of Europa by Veronese, 1576 - 1580.

Vulcan's Forge by Tintoretto — Vulcan's Forge by Tintoretto, 1576.

Duke Nicolò da Ponte Calling Upon the Protection of the Virgin by Tintoretto — Duke Nicolò da Ponte Calling Upon the Protection of the Virgin by Tintoretto and workshop, 1581 - 1584.

Ceiling of the Sala del Collegio — Ceiling of the Sala del Collegio. Nowadays are there even craftsmen and artists capable of this?

Faith and Religion by Veronese — Faith and Religion by Veronese, 1575 - 1577.

Venus Enthroned with Justice and Peace by Veronese — Venus Enthroned with Justice and Peace by Veronese, 1575 - 1577.

Ceiling of the Sala del Senato — Ceiling of the Sala del Senato.

Duke Pasquale Cicogna Worshipping the Eucharist by Dolabella — Duke Pasquale Cicogna Worshipping the Eucharist by Tommaso Dolabella, 1585 - 1590.

Allegory of the League of Cambrai, Duke Pasquale Praying in Front of Christ the Savior by Palma il Giovane — Part of Allegory of the League of Cambrai and Duke Pasquale Praying in Front of Christ the Savior, both by Palma il Giovane, 1590 - 1595.

Duke Francesco Presents to Venice Its Subject Cities, Obedience, and Fairness by Palma il Giovane — Duke Francesco Presents to Venice Its Subject Cities, Obedience and Fairness, all by Palma il Giovane, 1585 - 1595.

The Dead Christ Adored by Dukes Pietro Lando and Marcantonio Trevisan by Tintoretto — The Dead Christ Adored by Dukes Pietro Lando and Marcantonio Trevisan by Tintoretto and workshop, 1590. Apparently the Venetian rulers felt the need to self-aggrandize as much as the Medicis in Florence. Gotta keep up with the Joneses! Tintoretto and his shop must have had a few laughs over this one.

Frieze by Zelotti, and The Treaty of Bologna by Vecellio — The frieze with the cherubs is by Giovanni Zelotti, 1553 - 1555; The Treaty of Bologna is by Marco Vecellio, 1604.

Venus Between Mars and Neptune by Zelotti — Venus Between Mars and Neptune and parts of Venice and another, all by Giovanni Zelotti, 1553 - 1555.

3 ceiling paintings from the Palazzo Ducale — Left: Mercury and Minerva by Giovanni Ponchini; center: Jupiter Descending from the Skies to Hurl Thunderbolts at the Vices, copied from Veronese by Jacopo d'Andrea; right: Venice Receiving the Duke's Crown from Juno by Veronese.

Venice Listens to the Pleas of Her Citizens by Malombra — Venice Listens to the Pleas of Her Citizens by Pietro Malombra, circa 1615. I plead for that highlight to be removed, Photoshop can only do so much.

Hall of the Great Council in the Palazzo Ducale — The Hall of the Great Council.

Heaven by Tintoretto — Heaven by Tintoretto.

Detail of Heaven by Tintoretto — Detail.

Crowned by Victory, Venice Receives Her Subject Provinces by Palma il Giovane — Crowned by Victory, Venice Receives Her Subject Provinces by Palma il Giovane, 1582 - 1584.

The Venetian Victory Over Ferrara at Argenta by Tintoretto — The Venetian Victory Over Ferrara at Argenta by Tintoretto, 1579 - 1584.

The Last Judgement by Palma il Giovane — The Last Judgement by Palma il Giovane, 1587 - 1592.

The Venetian Victory at Matapan Against Roger II by Vecellio — The Venetian Victory at Matapan Against Roger II by Marco Vecellio.

The Battle of Lepanto by Vicentino — The Battle of Lepanto by Vicentino, 1595 - 1605. I'm not usually into battle paintings but geez the amount of detail...

The below two were kind of addons, in a separate room or something; the lighting sucked so bad even Photoshop can't save them. But, y'know, Bosch and Tiepolo...

Apocalyptic Vision by a follower of Bosch — Apocalyptic Vision by a follower of Hieronymus Bosch, late 1500s.

Neptune Offering the Riches of the Sea to Venice by Tiepolo — Neptune Offering the Riches of the Sea to Venice by Tiepolo, 1756 - 1758.