An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Venetian Point. The engraving represents an exquisite specimen of Venetian point lace in relief, shown at the International Exhibition, 1874, among other wonderful reproductions of ancient needle-made lace. (For method of working, see Needle Point.)

Venetian Porcelain. (See Ecuelle.)

Venetian Red or Scarlet Ochre. A burnt ochre, used as a pigment in oil and water-colours. Its colour is red, alloyed with blue and yellow.

Venetian Window. A window with three separate lights.

Venew (Fr. venu). A bout at a fencing-school.

Fig. 683. Venice, Doge of, in state costume, 16th century.

Venice, Doge of. The illustration represents the state costume of the Doge of Venice, wearing the traditional cap of liberty, the ermine, and richly embroidered robes of his office.

Venice Turpentine. A product of the larch, used for varnishing pictures. It is liable to crack.

Venice White. (See Carbonate of Lead, Barytes.)