An Ancient Place without Antiquities. The Rialto as lieu de mémoire
abstract
The article discusses the spolia still preserved in the Rialto area and in the Church of San Giacomo. The article, therefore, describes the capitals of the church, an erratic early Byzantine capital located in the surroundings and the sculpture of the so-called “Justice.” This short essay aims to illustrate that in this area of the city of Venice, which has traditionally been considered of ancient origin, only few antiquities are present. The most important evidence is to be found in the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto, a place of memory marked by a special relationship with spolia.
Keywords: Lieu de mémoire • Rialto • Spolia • Early Byzantine Capitals • Ancient Roman Capitals • Giustizia • Venetian Architecture