The Doge and Grand Council in Sala del Maggior Consiglio by Canaletto

The Doge and Grand Council in Sala del Maggior Consiglio 1761 - 1765

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Canaletto's "The Doge and Grand Council in Sala del Maggior Consiglio" (1761-1765) provides a glimpse into Venetian life. The painting depicts the Doge, the chief magistrate of the Venetian Republic, presiding over the Grand Council in the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, a grand hall in the Doge's Palace. This scene of political power showcases the lavish interior, with its ornate ceiling, paintings, and windows, emphasizing the opulence of the Venetian state.

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