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Like Venice, several other Italian cities had nobility registries. 5 Apostolo Zeno, born in 1668, was not a noble, in the least, because his grandfather was not registered in the libro d’oro, even though he had illustrious roots. Unable to obtain a post at Saint Mark’s library, he accepted an offer from Emperor Charles VI, who granted him the position of court poet and historian. After twelve years in Vienna, esteemed for his character and talent, he transferred his position to Metastasio and returned to Venice in 1729.
Qxp 17/04/2008 5:43 PM Page 32 16. The Bacino looking West on Ascension Day, c. 1734. 5 cm. The Royal Collection, London. qxp 10/04/2008 4:02 PM Page 33 17. The Bacino di San Marco on Ascension Day, c. 1733-1734. 4 cm. The Royal Collection, London. qxp 10/04/2008 4:02 PM Page 34 where high-ranking citizens gathered every day, and kiss the sleeve of one’s protector. Whenever a patrician was promoted, there were never-ending compliments and congratulations that seemed almost comical. Charles de Brosses, witnessing the election of a general for the galleys, was amused by the prostrations of the new official and the maternal kisses lavished upon him as he exited the Grand Council: “They rang the bell so that they could be heard in the middle of the square”.
The pope sent him a sword and helmet because of his role as Defender of the Faith. 2 See Guardi’s painting in the Louvre. 3 See Guardi’s painting in the Louvre that depicts the Corpus Christi procession at Saint Mark’s Square. 4 The libro d’oro was destroyed in 1797 during the wars of the Republic, but some copies still exist. Like Venice, several other Italian cities had nobility registries. 5 Apostolo Zeno, born in 1668, was not a noble, in the least, because his grandfather was not registered in the libro d’oro, even though he had illustrious roots.