Reliëf van Maria en Christus in de San Marco in Venetië before 1885

This photograph, taken by Carl Heinrich Jacobi before 1885, captures a relief sculpture of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child located in the Basilica di San Marco in Venice. The relief, likely carved from stone, showcases a traditional representation of the Madonna and Child, with Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms. The intricate details of the sculpture, visible even in the photograph, speak to the skilled craftsmanship of the period. The photograph, measuring 393 mm in height and 310 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the artistry of the Basilica di San Marco, a renowned landmark of Venetian architecture.