Scuola Grande di San Rocco and Basilica S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, Italy
The Scuole Grandi were guilds in Venice with a religious and charitable purpose. The Frari church is the largest church in the city and it has the status of a minor basilica.
The Scuole Grandi San Rocco: San Polo, 3054, a, 30125 Venezia VE
Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari: San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia VE
A walk to the Scuole Grandi San Rocco. The Venice region of this walk is Santa Croce, Santa Polo and little bit of Cannaregio near the train station.
The square where the Scuola Grande di San Rocco is located
Looking around the square
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is an exemplary showcase of Renaissance architecture, designed by the Italian architect Bartolomeo Bon the Younger.
Walking upstairs
More upstairs
The Chapter
The scuole grandi were confraternities or guilds in Venice with a religious and charitable purpose. The Scuola Grande di San Rocco was dedicated to Saint Roch, a Christian saint known for his dedication to caring for the sick.
The interior of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco houses an exceptional collection of artworks by the Venetian Renaissance painter Jacopo Tintoretto, including paintings that depict scenes from the Bible and the life of Saint Roch. Tintoretto’s work in the scuola is considered among his masterpieces.
Front side
Back side
Ceiling
The side
Looking at the front
On the way to the small museum inside the building
The small museum
Out to the rear side of the building
Walking back to the front side of the building
Looking back at the square again
Around the corner from the square is the Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.
The Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari.
The Frari Church is an outstanding example of Italian Gothic architecture. Its design includes a large nave and two side aisles with numerous chapels. The interior is characterized by grand arches, detailed stone carvings, and a sense of simplicity and grandeur.
The front side
Looking back of the church
The sides
The front again
The sides again. The Frari Church houses an impressive collection of art and sculptures, including works by renowned artists such as Titian, Giovanni Bellini, Donatello, and Canova. Notable works include Titian’s “Assumption of the Virgin” and Bellini’s “Madonna and Child with Saints.”
The back of the church again
The front
The main altarpiece of the Frari Church is the “Assumption of the Virgin,” painted by Titian. It is considered one of Titian’s masterpieces and a significant work of Venetian Renaissance art.
Looking back through the Choir section
Out from the church
Ponte degli Scalzi Bridge in front is near the train station.
The Grand Canal
The train station
