Le Zendale (Woman in a Hood, or the Woman Returning from Church) 1775

Giovanni David's 1775 etching, "Le Zendale" (Woman in a Hood, or the Woman Returning from Church), depicts a woman in traditional Venetian dress, her face obscured by a large hood. She is walking away from a church, a small dog running at her feet. This work, characteristic of David's style, uses subtle lines and shading to create a sense of realism and depth. The image captures a moment in Venetian daily life, highlighting both the beauty and the anonymity of the city's inhabitants.