San Marcoplein 1598

This 1598 woodcut by Christoph Krieger depicts a bird's eye view of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. The viewer can see the iconic Campanile (bell tower), the Basilica di San Marco, and the Doge's Palace, all with detailed architectural features rendered in intricate lines. The scene shows a procession of people walking through the square, highlighting the bustling life of the city. Krieger’s engraving is a valuable historical record of the piazza and its surrounding buildings, providing a snapshot of Venetian life in the late 16th century.