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Antonio Visentini (Venice 1688- Venice 1782)
The capital letter 'C' from the dedication of P. Virgilii Maronis Opera published 1736
Pen and bistre | 7.7 x 7.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 907633
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A design for the capital letter 'C' from P. Virgilii Maronis Opera, published by Giambattista Pasquali in 1736: the letter is set within a square and against a backdrop of flowers and a caduceus.
Provenance
Probably acquired in 1762 by George III from the collection of Joseph Smith, British Consul in Venice
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Medium and techniques
Pen and bistre
Measurements
7.7 x 7.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Category
Object type(s)
Other number(s)
RL 7633Alternative title(s)
A design for a vignette
