3. Merceria de L'Orologio
This "capitello" is on the facade of Ca' Tomasi, San Marco 216,
a few
meters away from the Piazza. The stone carving depicts Mary protecting
four worshipers on each side. Two angels hold her cloak. Christ Child
is in a mandorla on Mary's chest. The upper part of the relief shows
Christ held by two angels. The inscription SMV, for Santa Maria
Valverde, another name for Madonna della Misericordia can be read below
the relief. 180 x 110 cm. Dated 1492.
4. Calle dei Baloni
Around the corner from the Madonna della Misericordia on the Merceria,
this white stone relief depicts Mary protecting two worshipers. Baby
Jesus is in a mandorla on the Virgin's chest. Mary wears a crown and
her feet rest on a crescent moon, San Marco 203, Calle dei Baloni. 100
x 60 cm. Dated 1758.
How to get there. Go under the
clock tower (Torre de L'Orologio) on Piazza San Marco. The
street is called Merceria (or Marzeria) de L'Orologio. The first
intersection to the left is Calle dei Baloni. One Madonna is on the
left corner, the other on Calle dei Baloni on the north wall.