Library of San Marco
1921
Medium
etching, drypoint, and aquatint in black on wove paper
Dimensions
image: 11.11 × 16.99 cm (4 3/8 × 6 11/16 in.) plate: 12.07 × 17.94 cm (4 3/4 × 7 1/16 in.) sheet: 24.77 × 30 cm (9 3/4 × 11 13/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Gift of E. Gerald Lamboley)
Accession Number
2015.19.2983
Art Historical Context
William Walcot's *Library of San Marco*1921) captures the majestic Renaissance facade of Venice's Biblioteca Marciana a gem of St. Mark's Square designed by Jacopo Sansov in the 16th century. British artist and architect Walcot, celebrated for his exquisite architectural etchings, produced this intimate print during a period of post-World War I travel to Italy, where he meticulously documented the city's historic splendor. His work reflects a fascination with classical architecture, rendered with precision that invites viewers to linger on ornate details like columns, arches, and sculptural fl...