St Marks Clock, Venice
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St Marks Clock, Venice
St Marks Clock, Venice, Italy. This clock, seen after its restoration between 1998 and 2006, is on the Torre dell Orologio (clock tower) in the Piazza San Marco, Venice. It was installed between 1496 and 1499 by the de Ranieris (father and son). Several changes and restorations have been made over the centuries. Here, a 24-hour marble dial (Roman numerals) circles 12 symbols of the zodiac in gilt and blue enamel. The hour hand (Sun) moves slowly around the zodiac circle during the year. The inner circles show stars, globes, and numbers for the phases of the Moon and Sun. The outer edge shows the names of the months
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This print showcases the magnificent St Marks Clock, a true gem of Venice, Italy. After undergoing an extensive restoration between 1998 and 2006, this historical clock can now be admired in all its glory on the Torre dell Orologio (clock tower) in the bustling Piazza San Marco. Installed by the skilled de Ranieris father and son duo between 1496 and 1499, this remarkable timepiece has witnessed numerous changes and restorations throughout the centuries. The clock's intricate design features a stunning 24-hour marble dial adorned with elegant Roman numerals encircling twelve symbols of the zodiac in gilt and blue enamel. As time passes, one can observe the hour hand gracefully moving along the zodiac circle, representing our journey around the sun throughout each year. The inner circles offer further astronomical delights with depictions of stars, globes, as well as numbers indicating both moon phases and solar positions. The outer edge proudly displays names of each month while exuding an air of sophistication that transports us back to Renaissance-era Venice. This marvelous piece is a testament to both technological prowess and artistic excellence from centuries past. Thanks to meticulous restoration efforts completed in 2006, visitors today have the privilege of admiring this exquisite work of horology up close. With its rich history dating back to the fifteenth century combined with twenty-first-century precision engineering techniques employed during its restoration process; St Marks Clock remains an awe-inspiring symbol not only for Venetians but also for enthusiasts worldwide who appreciate beauty fused with functionality.
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