Gezicht op de Piazzetta en Riva dei Schiavoni te Venetië, Italië 1857 - 1914

This black and white photograph by Giorgio Sommer, taken between 1857 and 1914, captures the iconic Piazzetta and Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice, Italy. The image showcases the Doge's Palace, with its intricate Gothic architecture, and the Bridge of Sighs in the background. The composition is centered around the column topped with a bronze statue of the winged lion of St. Mark, a symbol of the Venetian Republic. This photographic print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the bustling atmosphere of Venice during the 19th century.