Artwork preview

The Venetian Ball

Johann Theodor de Bry

Cleveland Museum of Art

A circular, black-and-white illustration depicts a large group of people gathered indoors. The group is standing or sitting on steps within a building with columns. In the center, a person wearing a long robe and a hat appears to be addressing the crowd. The people are dressed in 16th or 17th-century attire, wearing long dresses and robes. The scene is framed by architectural elements on either side. A cloudy sky and distant landscape are visible through openings between the columns. A decorative text runs along the top and bottom of the illustration in a curved and straight banner, respectively. The bottom text features a heading that reads "EPIGRAMME DE MARTIAL". The style is detailed and ornate, indicative of Baroque-era art.

Artwork Details

Dimensions
750 × 727 px
Museum Record
View original
Palette