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View of Venice

Jacopo de' Barbari

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a city with a large body of water. The city has many buildings and docks, with numerous boats and ships in the water. Two sections of the city are labeled, one with "IVDECA" and another unlabeled section across the water. Two faces are visible in the clouds on either side, with the top face on the left labeled "AFFRICVS" and "AVSTER AFFRICVS" and the bottom face on the right labeled "AVSTER". The city has several docks and piers extending into the water, with boats of various sizes. The buildings are mostly low-rise and densely packed, with some taller structures that appear to be churches or other prominent buildings. The overall scene depicts a bustling port city with a strong maritime presence.

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900 × 665 px
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