Det indre af Baptisteriet i Marcuskirken i Venedig 1885

"Det indre af Baptisteriet i Marcuskirken i Venedig" (The Interior of the Baptistery in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice) is a painting by Danish artist J.Th. Hansen completed in 1885. This oil painting depicts the interior of the baptistery, a small, ornate room within the basilica, and showcases the intricate details of the space. The focus is on the baptismal font, a large, ornate basin, bathed in warm light, with the surrounding walls and vaulted ceiling, adorned with mosaics, receding into darkness. Hansen captures the solemnity and beauty of the sacred space, offering a glimpse into the rich artistic and religious heritage of Venice. The painting is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.