State Procession of the New Doge of Venice - Original 18th C Engraving
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State Procession of the New Doge of Venice - Original 18th C Engraving

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An antique engraving of the grand state procession of the new Doge of Venice across St. Mark's Square, between the basilica and the Procuratie, with the long cortege of magistrates and the ceremonial parasol. Published in the Gentleman's Magazine.

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An antique engraving of the grand state procession of the new Doge of Venice across St. Mark's Square, between the basilica and the Procuratie, with the long cortege of magistrates and the ceremonial parasol. Published in the Gentleman's Magazine.

The ducal processions set out from St. Mark's Square: the Doge occupied the center of the cortege, preceded by civil officials in ascending order of rank and followed by the noble magistrates in descending order.

Medium: copper engraving
Date: probably 18th century
Source: Gentleman's Magazine, marked "Gentn. Mag." at the upper right corner
Dimensions: Image with lettering 8.1 x 13 in (20.6 x 33 cm)
Condition: margins trimmed, two fold creases as issued in the magazine and a small cut in the lower part, visible in the photograph

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