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An Assembly of Scholars

Marco Dente

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white illustration titled "An Assembly of Scholars" by Marco Dente. The scene shows a group of men in togas gathered around, some sitting on the ground, engaged in discussion. One man holds a globe, and another points while looking at it. A seated man in the foreground looks at a book, and another man beside him points to the book. A sign with writing on it is on the ground to the left. The background features a building with columns and a landscape with trees, hills, and a bridge. The men are dressed in classical attire, and the setting appears ancient or classical. The illustration is detailed with various textures and shading. The overall atmosphere suggests a scholarly or intellectual gathering.

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746 × 893 px
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