The Marriage of the Sea ceremony was a major maritime event in the Republic of Venice commemorated on Ascension Day. It symbolized the maritime dominion of Venice and was manifested by the throwing of
The Bucentaur near San Nicolò di Lido by Francesco Guardi
The Departure of Bucentaur for the Lido on Ascension Day by Francesco Guardi
Launching ring for corvette Cristoforo Colombo (1892). Marriage of the Sea ceremony (Sposalizio del Mare). Naval History Museum, Venice
The Return of the Bucentaur to the Molo on Ascension Day by Canaletto