Nobilis Venetus, Patritius Venetus

Engraving, part of 'Habitus variarum orbis gentium' (Costumes of the various peoples of the world), representing the costumes of men and women from various parts of the world, engraved after designs by Boissard and published by Rutz in 1581.

This engraving represents two Venetian noblemen and a Venetian patrician. On the left, a Venetian nobleman of the Private Chamber wears a long cloak with long, bell sleeves, made of silk (?) brocade with floral patterns, lined and trimmed with ermine fur. His hair is short and curled, and his beard full and long. He wears a cap on his head and holds a scroll of paper on his left hand. Under the cloak can be seen a long robe and round-toe shoes. A band hangs from his left shoulder.

On the center and left, a Venetian patrician and a Venetian nobleman wear long cloaks with long, bell sleeves, made of plain fabric (possibly silk), and bands on their left shoulders. The patrician has full bearn and holds a cap against his chest with his right hand. The nobleman has curly hair and beard, and wears a cap on his head.