leovdpas@netspeed.com.au writes:
Does anyone know when Francesco Venier was born? It appears he was Doge of
Venice from 1554 to 1556. Any other genealogical details very much
appreciated.
Leo van de Pas
Caberra, Australia
After a more concentrated look in history, art, and architecture books I
found:
A portrait of Doge Sebastiano Venier (former Admiral Sebatian Venier) was
painted in 1575 by Tintoretto (1518-1594) (whose real name is Jacopo Robusti).
This Doge led the Venetain fleet at the Battle of Lepanto (1571).
Tintoretto (meaning "little dyer") was born in Venice. His father was a
dyer. He studied under Titian and was influenced by Michelangelo. It was said
that his work was like the drawings of Michelangelo with the vibrant colors of
Titian.
This battle of Venice versus the Turks is well documented. Perhaps there
will be more mention in books regarding this battle. We used to have such a
book but for now it is alluding me...it might have got damage during a recent
flood here???
ALSO Sansovino (d. 1570 in Venice) and Alessandro Vittorio (1525-1608) worked
on the tomb of Doge Francisco Venier at San Saltavore Cathedral.
We know that Venice had no old landed aristocracy to absorb into its new
merchant class. However, members of the Great Council thought of themselves as
nobility. The Great Council elected members of the Senate (their chief
legislative body. The Collegio was the smaller executive body or cabinet. The Doge
was part of this and he had six councillors.
Maggie