A Venetian Council of War
Summary
The war council of statesmen and priests are gathered around a large table, spread with books and papers. At one end in an ornate carved chair sits the head of council in pale robes and hat. The council members wear various robes and skull caps, and some turn to face a standing soldier or messenger on the right, wearing an armour breastplate and carrying a rolled up scroll in his hand. A man in a red robe stands behind him, to the rigtht of the picture.
Object Name
A Venetian Council of War
Creators Name
Date Created
1891-1892
Dimensions
framed: 116.8cm x 142.5cm
unframed: 87cm x 112cm
accession number
1893.5
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Credit
Gift of Sir John Gilbert
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