Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Pantalon

What makes it special

The world's largest painting on canvas

It took Gianantonio Fumiani 24 years to complete the stunning ceiling, between 1680 and 1704.

Veronese's last known work

One year before his death, Veronese completed his last known work, an altarpiece located inside the church. It depicts Saint Pantaleon performing a miraculous healing on a boy bitten by a poisonous snake.

Why visit San Pantalon

The breathtaking ceiling, with its vibrant celestial scene and mesmerizing sense of depth, is sure to leave you in awe.

Insider tip

• Switch on the lights

  Given the dim lighting within the church, consider making a symbolic €1 payment to briefly activate the ceiling lights and fully appreciate the myriad details on the canvas.

Connect the dots

• A saint more revered in the East

  Saint Pantaleon is known in Eastern Christianity as one of the Holy Unmercenary Healers.

  Who was St. Pantaleon?