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A doge of Venice From the Album Amicorum of Paul van Dale, MS. Douce d. 11, anonymous, c. 1569-78 Bodleian Libraries, Oxford |
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| From Van Dale's richly illustrated friendship book, compiled in Flanders. These books, or albums, were a Renaissance custom in which people would write personal messages and include drawings or portraits for their friends and acquaintances. Paul van Dale, a Dutch humanist and scholar, compiled his book during his travels. |
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