Cicogna manuscript. Memorie Turchesche : Bazaar
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Cicogna manuscript. Memorie Turchesche : Bazaar
" Cicogna manuscript. " Memorie Turchesche" : Bazaar in Constantinople (Istanbul), 16th c. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Venice. Biblioteca nazionale marciana (St. Marks Library)."
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Bazaar Biblioteca Constantinople Istanbul Manuscript Marciana Nazionale Venice Up Right
Memorie Turchesche - Bazaar
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is a stunning 16th-century miniature painting from the Cicogna manuscript, housed in the prestigious Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Venice, Italy. This vertical, up-right image offers a vibrant and intriguing glimpse into the bustling bazaar scene of Constantinople (now Istanbul), a city that was a melting pot of diverse cultures during the Ottoman Empire. The painting is rich in color and detail, with a multitude of people and activities depicted. In the center, a man in a red turban and flowing robes sits atop a raised platform, possibly a merchant or trader, overseeing the exchange of goods between various buyers and sellers. The bazaar's labyrinthine layout is evident in the winding streets and narrow alleyways, with stalls selling a variety of goods, from textiles and spices to metalwork and ceramics. The people in the painting are depicted in a lively and dynamic manner, with expressions of concentration, excitement, and bargaining evident on their faces. The use of color is masterful, with the warm tones of the bazaar contrasting against the cooler hues of the sky and surrounding buildings. The Cicogna manuscript, named after its Venetian owner, is a valuable and important historical document, containing a wealth of information about trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East during the Renaissance period. This miniature painting is just one of many treasures housed in the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, a testament to Venice's rich history and its role as a hub of cultural and intellectual exchange.
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