Nocturnal view of the gondolas' procession in front of the Basilica of San Pietro di Castello 1763

"Nocturnal view of the gondolas' procession in front of the Basilica of San Pietro di Castello" is an etching created by Giovanni Battista Brustolon in 1763. The artwork, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a nocturnal scene in Venice with gondolas in the foreground, a tall bell tower on the right, and the Basilica of San Pietro di Castello prominent in the background. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of Venetian nightlife, with a full moon and the soft glow of the city lights creating a serene and romantic mood. The etching is a testament to Brustolon's ability to capture the essence of the Venetian landscape and its unique culture. The text on the bottom of the artwork, "Nocturna populi exultatio in pervigilia Sancti Petri Apostoli prope limina Patriarchalis Ecclesiæ, vulgo Sancti Petri de Castello" further details the scene, highlighting the celebration of the vigil of Saint Peter the Apostle.