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Antique Framed Print : Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas)
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Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR19998 Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 12763234
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Audience Cheating Fair Fake False Foolish Gullible Pretence Quack Doctor Selling St Marks Square Trick Trickery
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.1cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this oil on canvas print titled "Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice" artist Gabriele Bella transports us to the bustling streets of 18th-century Italy. The scene unfolds in St. Mark's Square, where a vibrant fair is taking place. A crowd has gathered around two quack doctors who are masterfully employing trickery and deceit to sell their dubious remedies. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and curiosity as the audience watches intently, unaware of the pretence unfolding before them. The charlatans skillfully manipulate their gullible and foolish victims into believing in their false promises of miraculous cures. Bella's attention to detail brings this scene to life; from the expressions on people's faces revealing both skepticism and hope, to the intricate costumes worn by performers adding an air of authenticity to their act. This artwork serves as a reminder that throughout history, there have always been those willing to exploit others for personal gain. It invites us to question our own susceptibility towards deception and encourages us not only to be wary but also critical thinkers when faced with claims that seem too good to be true. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print, we are transported back in time, witnessing a moment where illusion meets reality amidst the enchanting backdrop of Venice's iconic Piazzetta San Marco.
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