Vignet met de leeuw van Venetië op bol, met ernaast allegorische figuren 1712 - 1786

"Vignet met de leeuw van Venetië op bol, met ernaast allegorische figuren" (Vignette with the Lion of Venice on a sphere, with allegorical figures beside it) is a 1712-1786 etching by Giovanni Marco Pitteri. It showcases the winged lion of Venice, a central symbol of the Venetian Republic, at the center of the composition. The intricate design, rendered in delicate lines, is framed by two allegorical figures, one seated and holding a book, the other standing with a lyre and a sprig of laurel. The inclusion of a globe and open books suggests themes of knowledge, power, and the Venetian Republic's dominance in trade and culture.