This original watercolor depicts a doorknocker on an old  weathered Venetian door. A winged lion was one of the main symbols of the old Republic of Venice and lions appears everywhere in Venice, from St. Mark’s Square to this humble door. This lion certainly appears as the protector of the secrets that lie beyond this door!
I have really taken the time to create the textures in the background and the subtle reflections of the old metal.This painting has been professionally framed with archival materials: the simple black metal frame and the white mat with a grooved line really make this painting pop!