Italian Hours Chapter 3 - Venice an early impression

In which the traveller finds himself once again enchanted by the luminous charm and historic grandeur of Venice, observing with tender affection its fading glories and the profound artistry of Tintoret that seems to breathe life amidst decay. He then turns to Verona, where the sublime dignity of ancient ruins and sacred spaces offers a contemplative counterpoint, enriching his reflections on art and the passage of time.