A patchwork of colours
On the right part of San Marco's Basilica, where it leans on the Doge's Palace, I like to observe the colourful walls made of a real patchwork of large and old marble plates.
And below, Timothy Thompson comment :
Much of the marble cladding on St Mark's was looted from Constantinople's palaces after Venetians seized the city in 1204. So admiring St Mark's marble, you are actually admiring what's left of old Byzantium.
posted by Pierre at 9:34 PM
16 Comments:
This image looks like an art collage. It's interesting.
I like your blog a lot.
Venice is gorgeous.
Your pictures are beautiful!
I can’t believe it is a wall –awesome colors!
Hi from Chicago:)
This is beautiful - indeed like a patchwork quilt. I don't remember noticing that when I visited Venice. I must come back - the first visit you tend to notice the big sights and miss the smaller delights.
Yes, I agree with jennyfreckles. It's like a wonderful quilt.
Wow, it does look like a quilt!
So beautiful, Pierre (and easy to miss with everything that's going on in the piazza)—and a lovely choice for
Venice's birthday.
Much of the marble cladding on St Mark's was looted from Constantinople's palaces after Venetians seized the city in 1204. So admiring St Mark's marble, you are actually admiring what's left of old Byzantium.
Beautiful patchwork.
Gosh, that is lovely!
oh wow wow wow .. I really love this, its inspiring to do some kid of art work. Great photo.
To Timothy : Perfectely true and interesting. I've added your comment to the photo caption. Thank you.
What good timing: I just bought a ticket for Istanbul! Beautiful wall.
Emocja: I love the photo of a Tamara DeLempcka painting.
What wonderful colors and shapes. Your work is lovely.
i love this photo!!!!!
I've never seen patchwork marble; the textures and patterns are gorgeous. I'm going to be looking at this photo again and again.
i just love this photo!
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