Balustrade met reliëf van de San Marco in Venetië before 1885

This photograph, taken by Carl Heinrich Jacobi before 1885, captures a detail of the San Marco Basilica in Venice. The image showcases a section of the balustrade adorned with intricate reliefs. The left panel features a stylized floral motif flanked by two animal figures, while the right panel displays a circular window with a cross and intertwined snakes. This detail, a testament to the rich ornamentation of the Basilica, showcases the interplay of natural and symbolic elements, characteristic of Venetian architecture.