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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ANTONIO PERINI (1830-79)

The Giant's Staircase, Ducal Palace, Venice

1854

Albumen print | 21.0 x 18.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906187

Photograph of the staircase in the Doge's Palace, Venice. The staircase leads to the five principal arches of the first floor. At the top of the staircase stand two statues, Mars on the left and Neptune on the right.
  • Creator(s)

    Antonio Perini (1830-79) (photographer)

  • 21.0 x 18.9 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Veneto [Italy]
            • Venice [Veneto]
              • Palazzo Ducale [Venice]
                • Scala dei Giganti [Palazzo Ducale]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Construction
        • Structural parts of buildings
          • Stairs
            • Staircases
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Religions of antiquity
          • Classical mythology
            • Mars (myth)
            • Venus (mythology)