Optocht van soldaten voor het Dogepaleis 1560 - 1620

"Optocht van soldaten voor het Dogepaleis" is an etching created by Giacomo Franco between 1560 and 1620, currently held in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a procession of soldiers in front of the Doge's Palace in Venice. The etching captures the grandeur and ceremony of the Venetian Republic, with a large crowd of people lining the street and the Doge's Palace in the background. Franco, who lived from 1550 to 1620, was known for his detailed etchings of Venetian life and architecture. This artwork is an example of his skill in capturing the atmosphere and details of his subject matter. The etching's small dimensions, 259 mm in height and 170 mm in width, add to its intimate and focused view of the procession.