SCUOLA GRANDE DI S.MARCO Founded in 1260 for religious and humanitarian purposes. Today it is part of the Ospedale Civile. THE BUILDING Pietro Lombardo and Mauro Codussi (1487-1495) Rebuilding and extensions by J.Sansovino (1533-1546) Façade. Renaissance style by Mauro Codussi. Asymmetrical with rich polychrome marble decorations. Lower order with reliefs with an illusionist perspective background. Curvilinear crowning. In the large lunette of the doorway: St.Mark and confraternity. Above the doorway: Charity (B.Bon-XV cent.) THE INTERIOR. Double-flighted staircase. (M.Codussi-1492.Rebuilt) Salone della Biblioteca (Library Hall): Carved ceiling with paintings by J.Piazzetta (1682) Sala dell'Albergo (Hostel Hall): Finely carved ceiling with decorations by Biagio and Pietro da Faenza (1504) Paintings by J.Palma il Vecchio and Domenico Tintoretto. OPEN: It is possible to make an appointment to visit the library: Tel. +39-041-5294323 MAP. [Beginning of the page] [Home] [Preceding page] [Next file] translated by C.Cawthra http://www.venicebanana.com - copyrights 2000-2001 SAMIS

The façade [37 K]