Lot Essay
The sitter, who served as Doge of Venice from 1478-85, was also painted in profile by Gentile Bellini (Museo Correr, Venice).
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Portrait of a Doge, identified as Giovanni Mocenigo (Venice 1409-1485), bust-length, in profile
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Venetian School, 15th Century
Portrait of a Doge, identified as Giovanni Mocenigo (Venice 1409-1485), bust-length, in profile
with inscription 'IOAN/NES/MOCE/NIGO/DVX/1478' (on the cartellino, upper left)
oil on panel, unframed
9¼ x 8¼ in. 23.5 x 21 cm.
Portrait of a Doge, identified as Giovanni Mocenigo (Venice 1409-1485), bust-length, in profile
with inscription 'IOAN/NES/MOCE/NIGO/DVX/1478' (on the cartellino, upper left)
oil on panel, unframed
9¼ x 8¼ in. 23.5 x 21 cm.