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Views of Venice: Frontispiece - Title Page

Michele Marieschi

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white illustration, possibly an etching, with a central oval frame containing a portrait. The oval frame is surrounded by another intricate frame with floral motifs. The portrait depicts a man with curly, long hair and a formal jacket. The frame around the portrait features cherubs on either side, each holding a palette and brush. The frame itself is ornate with scrollwork and floral patterns. Below the portrait, there are several lines of text in Latin. The text appears to be in an elegant, cursive font. The frame surrounding the entire image features more floral patterns and scrollwork, with additional decorative elements. The background of the image has a subtle texture resembling woven fabric or paper.

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900 × 617 px
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