Jester, Venetian Carnival

A Fine Art Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Giclee Print of 25.

This print of "The Jester" was reproduced from an Original Watercolour Painting and is printed on rough watercolour paper.

February is Carnival time in Venice. Iv'e been several times, studying the various costumed figures which bring colour and spectacle to this cities fascinating event.

The Venetian Carnival is an occasion of colour and spectacle held during the month of February. It starts 40 days before Easter and ends on shrove Tuesday. Decorative masks and costumes are very much part of Carnevale Venezia and a prize is awarded for the best mask. Susan and I have been three times during the Carnival. I have loved painting the costumed figures set against the backdrop of the Venetian architecture.

The weather is usually sunny, however it can be very misty and extremely cold, often below freezing. Somehow this  adds to the drama and theatre of the occasion.

For this particular painting I noticed a costumed figure dressed as a Jester, posing on a jetty. I was able to take some photographs with him standing under the lamp. I’ve often painted gondolas which are fascinating vessels to paint. Using some of my other reference material of Venice, I added in the gondola to give extra depth and interest to the composition.