Venice Crowned by Victory 1584

"Venice Crowned by Victory" is a large-scale ceiling painting by Palma il Giovane, created in 1584 and located in the Palazzo Ducale, Venice. The painting depicts a triumphant Venice, personified as a crowned woman, being crowned by Victory, an angel, and surrounded by allegorical figures. The scene celebrates Venice's naval victories and its dominance in the Mediterranean Sea. The artwork's dynamic composition, rich colors, and dramatic use of light and shadow highlight the Venetian Republic's power and grandeur.