Bridge of Sighs, Venice Size:XL: 120 x 100cm Medieval Lisieux

Medieval Lisieux

From 'Lodge's British Portraits'

at a press call for The New Statesman television programme

Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895) biologist

Liverpool this evening

Bridge of Sighs, Venice Size:XL: 120 x 100cm Medieval LisieuxBridge 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.