Weird Tales, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) · 1822

THE DOGE AND DOGESS MASTER MARTIN THE COOPER MADEMOISELLE DE SCUDÉRI GAMBLER'S LUCK MASTER JOHANNES WACHT BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES This was the title that distinguished in the art-catalogue of the works exhibited by the Berlin Academy of Arts in September, 1816, a picture which came from the brush of the skilful clever Associate of the Academy, C. Kolbe.2 There was such a peculiar charm in the piece that it attracted all observers. A Doge, richly and magnificently dressed, and a Dogess at his side, as richly adorned with jewellery, are stepping out on to a balustered balcony; _he_ is an old man, with a grey beard and rusty red face, his features indicating a peculiar blending of expressions, now …

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