ROSSI, Domenico
(b. 1678, Lugano, d. 1742, Venezia)

Ca' Corner della Regina: Facade

1726
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Canal Grande, Venice

The old Gothic palazzo of the most illustrious branch of the Corner family (known as the Regina since they were descended from the brother of Catherine, once queen of Cyprus) was destroyed at the beginning of the 18th century and it was reconstructed on the same site in Baroque style. It is considered to be one of the last examples of imposing palaces along the Canal Grande.

The pre-existing was not completely demolished, rather that the construction work incorporated large chunks of it into the new fabric. Rossi's plan envisaged what would be the highest building along the Grand Canal. The rhythm of the column and the continuous balcony running around the sides are inspired by Longhena and the nearby Palazzo Pesaro.




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