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Caterina Cornaro returns to Venice

Creator:

Unknown

Ημερομηνία:

16th-17th century

Medium:

Oil On Canvas

Places:

Italy, Venice

Description:

A lively scene depicting Caterina Cornaro's return to Venice after agreeing to abdicate the throne of Cyprus in favour of the Doge of Venice, Agostino Barbarigo. In this scene, Cornaro can be seen disembarking from the Bucentaur, the ceremonial barge of the Doges of Venice. Horns are being blown both left and right and a variety of people crowd the square

Dimensions:

90 x 377 cm

Signature(s):

Unsigned

Subject:

Heads Of State, Kings And Rulers, People, Transportation, Boats

Identifier:

PNT-01133

Classification:

Paintings

Collection:

Paintings Collection

Object Type:

Oil Painting

Rights Holder:

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to research@severis.org

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