A watercolor on paper painting depicting a view of Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, Venice. unsigned. Matted and framed. Circa 1950 or 1960. Note: Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel is a Gothic palace in Venice, Italy located in the Cannaregio district. The palace was erected between 1473 and 1479 for Nicolo Soranzo with material recovered from an ancient Byzantine palace of Gradenigo. It is possible that Soranzo was involved in the construction of the adjacent Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli. The palazzo then passed to the families of Venier and Sanudo. Finally, in 1652, the palace became the property of the Van Axel, rich merchants from Axel, Netherlands. The building was featured in the 1967 movie The Honey Pot. In recent years, Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel has been used for the Biennale and undergone exterior renovation. European Landscape Paintings And Collectible Fine Art For Wall Decor.