Boat in the shape of violin makes test voyage in Italy
A musician plays cello on board a boat in the shape of a violin, titled 'Violin of Noah', that was built during the pandemic by artist Livio De Marchi in collaboration with Consorzio Venezia Sviluppo and is dedicated to people who have died from coronavirus, during a test-ride, in Venice, Italy, Aug. 6, 2021. (Reuters Photo)
by REUTERS
Aug 10, 2021 10:31 am
A boat in the shape of a giant violin, built in homage to those who have died from COVID-19, made a test voyage in Venice on Friday as a cellist played on the deck.
"Violin of Noah" was created during the pandemic by artist Livio De Marchi in collaboration with the Venice Development Consortium. The artist, known as the Carpenter of Venice, has produced many floating sculptures including a wooden Ferrari.
A musician plays a cello onboard a boat in the shape of a violin, titled 'Violin of Noah', that was built during the pandemic by artist Livio De Marchi in collaboration with Consorzio Venezia Sviluppo and is dedicated to people who have died from coronavirus, during a test-ride, in Venice, Italy, August 6, 2021. (Reuters Photo)A boat in the shape of a violin, titled 'Violin of Noah', built during the pandemic by artist Livio De Marchi in collaboration with Consorzio Venezia Sviluppo and is dedicated to people who have died from coronavirus, is seen during a test-ride, in Venice, Italy, August 6, 2021. (Reuters Photo) A boat in the shape of a violin, titled 'Violin of Noah', built during the pandemic by artist Livio De Marchi in collaboration with Consorzio Venezia Sviluppo and is dedicated to people who have died from coronavirus, is seen during a test-ride, in Venice, Italy, August 6, 2021. (Reuters Photo) A boat in the shape of a violin, titled 'Violin of Noah', built during the pandemic by artist Livio De Marchi in collaboration with Consorzio Venezia Sviluppo and is dedicated to people who have died from coronavirus, is seen during a test-ride, in Venice, Italy, August 6, 2021. (Reuters Photo)
A cellist in an evening gown perched on the violin's bridge during the test. The boat, reported to be 12 meters (40 feet) in length, will ultimately carry an ensemble playing music as it sails on the lagoon city's Grand Canal.