Title

The Lantern Door in Venice in the 18th century

Caption

The Lantern Door in Venice in the 18th century
Le Magasin Pittoresque. Drawing by Viollat by Gaetano Zompini (The Metiers of Venice)

The lantern doors or light men accompanied or helped people through difficult areas of the city and out at night in safety. When someone asked for the services of a lantern door, this one had to light his wick, received his payment, then turned his hourglass over and only then started to walk

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis

Reference

LKO09A01_130

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

27,2Mb (2,2Mb) / 9,7in x 10,8in / 2924 x 3248 (300dpi)

Keywords

18th century XVIIIth century 19th century XIXth century 1860s Circa 1860 Illustration Engraving Drawing Representation Italy Venice Venetian Veneto Man Lantern Light Torch Lighting Light up Night Service Guiding Protecting Security Safe Work Trade Job Helping Street Walker People Night owl Man Woman Staircase Dark Black Darkness Candle