Carnival of Venice

People wearing traditional Venetian carnival costumes and masks standing near a canal in Venice, Italy.

Renaissance clothing in a beautiful decoration.

Two people in elaborate costumes sitting; one wearing a long-nosed mask, cape, and beret, and the other with a large, tulle-covered hat.

The energy of carnival masks running through the alleys.

Three children in costume smiling during a street festival, surrounded by people in a historic European town setting.

Happy children who are surprised.

Black and white photo of a child in a toy car on a carousel, smiling and wearing a hat.

The child's joy of riding in a car.

Black and white photo of a person in costume sitting on a wooden pier railing, with gondolas and water in the background.

The pensive man in a masked costume.

Two people in historical costumes, one wearing a tricorn hat, standing in front of a cafe with a sign partially visible. The image is black and white, capturing a moment from what appears to be a historical reenactment or event.

Communication of love.

Two people in elaborate costumes and masks stand by gondolas on a canal, with a tower and buildings in the background.

Beautiful exterior in Venice.

Black and white photo of a young person in elaborate historical costume with a ruffled collar and decorative hat, in a busy outdoor setting with blurred people in the background.

Snapshot when communication occurs.

Black and white photo of a person in a theatrical costume and mask standing beside a historical plaque with a relief of a man's bust on a building wall.

Theatrical costume and mask standing beside a historical plaque.

Black and white photo of a person wearing theatrical makeup and a dark hat, holding a cup and a long cylindrical object, standing in a bar with bottles in the background.

Standing in a bar with bottles in the background.

A black and white photo of a person dressed in an elaborate costume. They are wearing a black bodysuit with fishnet stockings and a feathered headpiece, along with a long cloak. The background shows people and a historic building. The image appears to be taken at an event or festival.

Two different worlds.

Black and white photograph depicting people in elaborate costumes and masks standing next to the tetrarch statues at a historic site. The scene is set against a textured stone wall with intricate carvings.

Sculptures versus living people.

Costumed figures at Venice Carnival wearing elaborate masks and headpieces in a black and white photograph.

Many different personalities.

Black and white photo of a person leaning on a railing overlooking gondolas on a canal with historic buildings in the distance.

Love addict Venice.

Black and white photo of a person in Gothic makeup with exaggerated eyebrows and a cross on the forehead, wearing fangs and dark clothing, surrounded by people in an urban setting with historical architecture in the background.

Scary face.

Black and white photograph showing a person’s face reflected in a handheld mirror amidst a crowded street. People are blurred in the background in front of a building with arches. Foreground shows part of another person's head.

The floating face.

Two people in Venetian carnival masks and costumes, one with a black mask and the other with a white beaked mask. They are standing in a patterned indoor setting with a windowed wall behind them.

Children with beautiful masks.

A black and white photo of a busy outdoor scene featuring a crowd of people, some wearing vintage attire. Two children in elaborate costumes stand near adults, observing pigeons on the ground. The background showcases historic architecture, indicating a public square or plaza.

La famiglia.

Black and white photo of a child in a butterfly costume holding a plastic bag, standing on a street with people sitting and standing in the background.

Butterfly wings that stick out.