Pope Pius VI Descending the Throne to Take Leave of the Doge in the Hall of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, 1782 and Pontifical Ceremony in SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, 1782 (pair)

作品描述

This painting depicts Pope Pius VI descending from his throne to bid farewell to the Doge of Venice in the Hall of SS. Giovanni e Paolo. It captures a significant historical moment in Venetian history, showcasing the ceremonial exchange between the Pope and the Doge. The artwork is part of a pair, with the other piece illustrating the Pontifical Ceremony in the same location. Created by Francesco Guardi in 1782, it is housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art.