1721 Copper Engraving Portrait Nicola Da Ponte Doge Serene Republic Venice EUM2 BVM1 breakfast Vintage Advertising

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1721 Copper Engraving Portrait Nicola Da Ponte Doge Serene Republic Venice EUM2 BVM1 breakfast Vintage AdvertisingThis is an original 1721 black and white copper engraving of "Nicolaus de Ponte." This is a portrait of Nicol da Ponte, the 87th Doge of Venice. He reigned from 1578 to 1585. The Doge of Venice, which is often mistranslated as "Duke," was the chief magistrate and leader of the Most Serene Republic of Venice. The Doge was the senior most elected official of Venice and Genoa, as both cities were republics and elected Doges. The portrait is surrounded by