Detail, snake and book - Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista di Venezia

Let´s have a look at some interesting #structuresofvenice in the monumental complex of Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista.

Enjoy, slowly, carefully, you will get more out of your time in Venice.

Traveling slowly means being careful and curious about the details surrounding us. Do you notice such details?

“Wherever you are, be all there.” – Jim Elliott.

Every detail and decor in this case represents the community and the confraternity of the Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista. Here, numerous attributes of this figure and the symbols of the confraternity endorse this particular space.

How to visit Scuola?

You can visit the Scuola alone and read the rich captions, or check out the calendar of the guided tours, which are always amazing.

Have a look around...Saint John the Evangelist is always depicted or symbolically shown in the painting or here, in the stucco with the presence of the Eagle, a chalice with a snake coiled in the cup, or John the Evangelist himself with the paper, book, or tools to write. According to legend, John the Evangelist was given a cup of poisoned wine that he drank without harm. John's chalice symbolizes the Christian faith prevailing over death, signified by the serpent.

But hang on, is this a religious blog? Not at all!

Here, I explain a bit of what we see and why, however, I hope it can inspire everyone into peaceful, inspiring, and open-minded creativity and traveling, without the limits of religion or culture, with the respect towards everyone and everything. 🕊

We can take history and its storytelling, and use its better sides in the brilliant future. By understanding the past, we can live a good future or even every simple day. What do you think?

Contemporary art at Scuola during la Biennale 2022.

If around the Scuola, spend some time contemplating the current ongoing installation BURN SHINE FLY by Ugo Rondinore (no booking, no entry ticket, simply walk in and enjoy.