Ponte del Fontego.Venice
by Jennie Breeze
Title
Ponte del Fontego.Venice
Artist
Jennie Breeze
Medium
Photograph - Original Img_3549
Description
This photograph was taken in Venice, Italy of an Italian woman and her very cute and alert dog. Ponte del Fontego, 2841 Palazzo Gradenigo, enters into Campo Santa Giustina where a traghetto landing was previously located. The shrine was erected in 1621 by the Scuola di Devozione dei Barcaroli. It has bas-relief gondolas beneath the statue of St Giustina and is unique because it also has a couple of cheerful lions at each end. This was originally a Shrine to the Virgin Mary(or Marian shrine)which is a shrine marking an apparition or other miracle ascribed to the Blessed Virgin Mary, or a site on which is centered a historically strong Marian devotion. Such locations are often the destination of pilgrimages. For many years in the 20th century, the niche was empty. At some point, a group of locals restored the shrine and added a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Then in 2004, a statue of Santa Giustina was placed inside in honor of 1700 years since her martyrdom in 304 AD. Santa Giustina is an Italian saint from nearby Padua, who in the 7th century, appeared to San Magno requesting he build this church in Venice in her honor. This landmark, which is also a deconsecrated church, is now dedicated to her.
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Comments (7)
Nikolyn McDonald
One can only imagine what she is watching and/or thinking of. Great sense of place and I love the compositional divisions. This is my CAT in the MOUSE group for February 20.
Steve Godleski
Nice shot Jennie! I love the dog. F
Jennie Breeze replied:
I was one with the dog. His eyes followed me the whole time. Too sweet. Thanks Steve!
Jennie Breeze
Thanks Sandra! Great to be selelcted and featured in your MEMORIES AND NOSTALGIA art group.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Wonderful to be showcased in your INTERNATIONAL WOMEN art group. Thanks Hannah!
Barbara Chichester
CONGRATULATIONS your outstanding artwork is FEATURED on the highly viewed Art Group: MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! Out of of hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's excellence!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thank you Barbara! Appreciate being FEATURED in you highly viewed MOTIVATION MEDITIATION INSPIRATION art group homepage.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Always an honor to be featured in your MOUSE art group homepage. Thanks Barbara!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Steve! Appreciate being selected and featured in your URBAN IMAGES art group.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Always a pleasure being featured in your OUR 4-LEGGED FRIENDS art group. Thank you Mariola!
Mark Spearman
Excellent capture Jennie! F/V Pinned & Featured! Excellent work!
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks for the 'excellent' Mark! Appreciate being selected, pinned & featured in your STREET PHOTOGRAPHY art group homepage.
Jennie Breeze replied:
Thanks Jouko! Appreciate being featured in your ART FROM THE PAST art group homepage.
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