The chill of the winter air and stillness enveloped the square. The sounds of the city slowly began to awaken as the dawn light illuminated the iconic basilica and surrounding buildings and across the empty piazza.

BACKSTORY

“First Light at San Marco”

In the tranquil edge between night and dawn, St. Mark’s Square revealed its timeless majesty. Visiting a week before Christmas, I found Venice wrapped in winter’s quiet embrace, the crystal-clear sky amplifying the meditative stillness of this iconic space.

The ethereal pre-dawn light painted the basilica in gentle hues, while ornate lampposts cast their soothing glow across the empty piazza. As the city slowly stirred to life, each moment brought new reflective details – the intricate play of light on ancient stones, the peaceful emergence of day gradually unveiling the square’s opulent architecture.

This serene scene captures that fleeting, uplifting moment when Venice transitions from darkness to light. Standing alone in the square, I witnessed the gradual illumination of centuries of grandeur, as the soft dawn light embraced the rich textures and colors that speak to Venice’s illustrious past.

This image particularly resonates with those who appreciate the calming solitude of early morning hours and the timeless elegance of European architecture.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY PRINT

Printed on premium cotton canvas using archival pigment inks — produced to museum-grade standards and rated to remain lightfast for over 100 years.

Not a cheap rolled print. A substantial, hand-stretched canvas mounted on a 1.5-inch solid Latvian pine frame, warp-resistant and delivered ready to hang.

This is artist-grade cotton canvas — the same substrate used by professional fine art printmakers. Not the PVC-backed, machine-rolled print you may have seen elsewhere.

Photography by Simon Plant. Published by National Geographic and TIME Magazine. 37 years photographing the Mediterranean.

Gallery canvas, ready to hang.

What you get:

Premium cotton canvas with soft, smooth texture. Eco-friendly inks that resist fading. Colors stay true for years.

Mounted on 1.5-inch (3.8cm) Latvian pine frame. Sturdy and warp-resistant.

Choose black edge or natural cotton wrap.

Ready to hang. Includes hanging kit.

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SIZE | CANVAS GUIDE

This image is offered as a single panoramic size: 90 x 50 cm (36 x 20 inches / 3ft x 1ft 8in). The wide format reflects the natural sweep of the bay. Ideal for a wide wall — above a sofa, bed headboard, or hallway.

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36 x 20 inch

Gallery Canvas Deep Frame

Canvas Black Edge

Natural Canvas Edge

Product Description

Gallery canvas. Pure cotton with soft texture.

Eco-friendly inks that won’t fade. Colors stay vibrant for years.

Mounted on 1.5-inch Latvian pine frame. Solid warp-resistant construction.

Choose black edge or natural canvas wrap.

Delivered ready to hang.

The Aeonian Quality Every piece is produced to museum-grade standards, utilising archival pigment inks and sustainable, FSC-certified materials. This artwork is designed to remain lightfast and structurally vibrant for over 100 years.

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DELIVERY TIMES

Delivery Times

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The following guide includes production time.

UK 3-8 DayS

EUROPE 3-8 Days

USA | Canada 3-8 Days

ROW 5-10 Days

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What’s The Difference Between A Canvas And A Limited Edition Print?

The canvas prints are open edition — produced on artist-grade cotton canvas with archival pigment inks. There is no limit on how many can be made. The limited edition prints are on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper — a heavy cotton paper used in museum collections — with a strict edition cap. When the edition sells out, the image is permanently retired. Both use the same photographs. The difference is the material, the edition limit, and what that means for long-term ownership.

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St Marks Square

St Marks Square Dawn Venice Italy Gallery Canvas Print | Aeonian Art