Festa della Sensa (derde gedeelte) 1679

This detailed woodcut by Jost Amman, titled “Festa della Sensa (derde gedeelte),” depicts a scene from the annual Venetian festival, Festa della Sensa. The woodcut shows a bustling marketplace and a crowd of people gathered around a central column, with the Doge’s Palace in the background. The image is part of a larger series of woodcuts by Amman, created in 1679, that documented Venetian life and customs. The piece provides a glimpse into the vibrant social and religious scene of 16th-century Venice.