Gezicht op het San Marcoplein in Venetië met in het midden de colonne di San Marco before 1898

This anonymous photograph, taken before 1898, captures the iconic San Marco Square in Venice, Italy. The image features the Doge's Palace on the left, the Campanile of Saint Mark's Basilica rising in the distance, and the Column of Saint Theodore with the winged lion, a symbol of the Venetian Republic. The photograph showcases the architectural grandeur of the square and offers a glimpse into daily life in late 19th-century Venice, with figures walking across the piazza. The photograph is a classic example of early photographic documentation of historical landmarks.