SCUOLA GRANDE S.GIOVANNI EVANGELISTA Founded in 1261 but moved to its current location at the beginning of the XIV cent. Since 1369 a relic of the Cross has been kept there. COURTYARD. Renaissance marble screen (Pietro Lombardo-1481) - The symbol of S. John the Evangelist, the eagle, is below the curvilinear crowning THE BUILDING. Gothic and renaissance style. Portal probably by M.Codussi. THE INTERIOR. Double stairway (M.Codussi-1498) Hall on upper floor: walls: - Paintings by Domenico Tintoretto Hall of the Cross: - Shrine with the famous relic. Sala dell'Albergo: - Paintings by Jacopo Palma il Giovane. OPEN: Monday and Sunday: 10-16 Tel. +39-041-718234 MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The marble screen [42 K] The façade [50 K]