Bridge of Sighs, Venice Size:XL: 120 x 100cm holds the key to India

holds the key to India

From 'Lodge's British Portraits'

Mrs Shirley showing the Queen the Warping machine

Hatshepsut (c1504-1457 BC) was the daughter of Thutmose I and wife of Thutmose II

Bridge of Sighs, Venice Size:XL: 120 x 100cm holds the key to IndiaBridge of Sighs, Venice. Designed by Antonio Contino and built in 1600, the Bridge of Sighs connects the old prison of Venice to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. The view from the bridge was the last glimpse of Venice convicts would get before they entered prison. Local tradition has it that a couple will enjoy eternal love if they kiss while passing under the bridge on a gondola at sunset.