Titian's Assumption of the Virgin | Venice, Italy

The Assumption of the Virgin was painted in 1518 by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) and installed in the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, usually just called the Frari. My family name, Frary, may be of Italian origin and was often spelled Frari, meaning brotherhood. I was surprised to find a church, plaza and bridge bearing my namesake.

Frary on the Campo dei Frari in front of the Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari:

The Campo dei Frari is a humble plaza with cafes and rustic villas.

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The sign below reads "Ponte dei Frari" (Frary Bridge).

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