Old World Portraits
Portrait of Doge Silvestro Valier
Niccolò Cassana
A dignified 17th-century portrait of a Venetian Doge, rendered with rich textures and dramatic contrast.
Portrait of Doge Paolo Renier
Lodovico Gallina
1779 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century Venetian portrait capturing the dignity and opulence of the Republic's highest office.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with a clear neutral contrast — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1779 by Lodovico Gallina, this formal portrait depicts Paolo Renier, the penultimate Doge of Venice. The work masterfully renders the luxurious textures of the ducal regalia, featuring the iconic peaked corno ducale and a heavy ermine-lined cape over gold-threaded garments, reflecting the sophisticated aesthetic of the late Venetian Republic.
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