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Around 1500, when this was painted, The Doge of Venice was a big job with many perks, including these beautiful robes and a portrait by one of the leading artists of the day - in this case Giovanni Bellini, who with his brother Gentile, did much to put Venice on the art historical map. Venice was a rich and powerful place that bridged cultures from East to West, and the Doge, elected to serve for life, was the face of that wealth and importance. This painting - this face - was widely influential in unexpected ways.
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This series trumpets wealth and fame, that eternal, over-the-top duo, with 10 images of the rich and powerful, from emperors and kings to self-made men and women.
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