The Venetian Ball
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Johann Theodor de Bry
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Venetian Ball is a 1604 by Johann Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a crowded indoor scene with people dressed in fancy, old-fashioned clothes. Some are standing, others sit or lean against pillars. A few hold hands or talk, while one woman in the center wears a crown-like headdress. The background has tall columns and a stage with figures above, like angels or musicians. Text wraps around the edges in a mix of languages. The print looks like it was made to tell a story about a big party in Venice. The crown and grand setting suggest it’s about royalty or nobles. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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