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Moors marking the hours, Clock Tower, Piazza San Marco, Venice
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Moors marking the hours, Clock Tower, Piazza San Marco, Venice
Moors marking the hours, Clock Tower, Piazza San Marco, Venice Venice Sculpture Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1945 ca.. Date of Artwork:1497. Artist:Delle Ancore, Ambrogio
Fiorentini, Pietro
FPA-F-005689-0000
Media ID 33182235
© Alinari Archives, Florence
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This photograph transports us to the enchanting city of Venice in the year 1945. The image captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the Moors marking the hours on the Clock Tower in Piazza San Marco. This iconic landmark stands tall, proudly displaying its intricate details that seamlessly blend Early Renaissance, Renaissance, and Renaissance-Baroque styles. The craftsmanship of this sculpture is truly remarkable. Created by Ambrogio Delle Ancore in 1497, it showcases Europe's rich artistic heritage from centuries past. The bell, made of wrought metal, hangs gracefully while serving its purpose as an instrument for marking time. Its presence adds a touch of elegance to this bustling square. Intriguingly, amidst this masterpiece stands a male figure with a nude human body adorned with animal skin - an intriguing addition to this composition. Perhaps symbolizing man's connection with nature or representing some deeper meaning lost through time. Pietro Fiorentini skillfully captured this extraordinary scene through his lens, preserving it for generations to come. His choice to present it as a print allows us to appreciate every fine detail and texture that might have been missed otherwise. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Alinari today, we are transported back not only to post-war Venice but also into history itself – witnessing the convergence of different artistic periods spanning over several millennia. It serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with art and our ability to create lasting beauty even during times of turmoil.
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