Festa della Sensa (achtste gedeelte) 1679

"Festa della Sensa (achtste gedeelte)" is a 1679 woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591), depicting a scene from the Venetian festival of the Ascension. The detailed image shows a grand gondola, elaborately decorated with flags and carvings, as it navigates through the water. The figures on board, clad in rich attire, add a sense of grandeur to the scene. This intricate depiction of the Festa della Sensa captures the essence of Venetian festivity, highlighting its religious significance and the city’s rich maritime heritage. The woodcut is now housed in the Rijksmuseum.