Saint Mark's Venice, No. 1

1895

David Young Cameron

Associated Names
David Young Cameron

Artist, Scottish, 1865 - 1945

The image shows an interior view of a cathedral or large church space. The perspective draws attention to the depth of the hall, with arches and columns leading towards an altar or an ornate structure in the distance. The structure is detailed with religious iconography and architectural grandeur depicted through an etching technique. Light and shadow are played with through precise lines, creating a sense of depth and texture. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly sepia tones. In the foreground, figures in robes are present, possibly engaged in prayer. More figures and architectural details become visible as the scene progresses into the background, creating a sacred atmosphere. The high arching ceiling encloses the space within the grand scale of the church interior.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 36.2 × 22.9 cm (14 1/4 × 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2574

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Rinder 1932, no. 204

  • Series Title

    North Italian Set


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1932

  • Rinder, Frank. D.Y. Cameron, an illustrated catalogue of his etchings and drypoints, 1887-1932. Glasgow: Jackson, Wylie and Company, 1932.

Wikidata ID

Q64955336

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