Basilica San Marco

Venice, Italy

Since its beginning in 1888, Orsoni has manufactured

mosaics for the renovation of the Basilica; between 1924

and 1926 it supplied more than 10,000 kgs of Smalti and

1,000 ancient gold plates. The method to produce the gold

that decorates 8,000 m

2

was derived from the Byzantine

technique: the 24K gold leaf, glass and fire become a

unique and resistant shape. The tone is incomparable and

can evoke all the beauty of an eternal piece of art.

Photo: Procuratoria di San Marco, Venice. All rights reserved.