Mercanti I Italian Wall Tapestry SIZE:54"W x 35"H The city of Venice originated

The city of Venice originated as a collection of lagoon communities banded together for mutual defense from the Lombards

Iris and star flowers also embellish the background along with a view of a verdant garden

Not only are tapestries themselves a unique artform

This tapestry is taken from his masterpiece entitled "Le Mille e una Notta"

Mercanti I Italian Wall Tapestry SIZE:54"W x 35"H The city of Venice originatedThis artwork comes from an 18th century painting by Francesco Guardi detailing merchants waiting for arrival of the ship at port. The city of Venice originated as a collection of lagoon communities banded together for mutual defense from the Lombards, Huns, and other invading peoples as the power of the Western Roman Empire dwindled in northern Italy. This tapestry gives us a historical view of the harbor of the ancient city.