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  DISCOVERY OF THE RELIC OF SAINT MARK (DETAIL – MOSAIC DATING BACK TO CIRCA 1270 – BASILICA OF SAINT MARK, VENICE   The wealth of the city of Venice is reflected in the elegance of its women. The white tunics are embellished with golden belts with a long pendant …

  THE MADONNA AND SAINT JOHN – DETAIL OF A CRUCIFIX – XIII CENTURY – UFFIZI ART GALLERY, FLORENCE   The mantle, draped over the head, clearly distinguishes feminine apparel from masculine apparel which is made up of the same garments worn in different ways. Note the embroidery decorating the …

  THE SAMARITAN AT THE WELL – MOSAIC DATING TO THE FIRST DECADES OF THE XIII CENTURY – CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MARK, VENICE   An interesting example of early XIII century feminine apparel: a light blue overtunic (blaveto) decorated with wide golden bands with scarlet ornaments (frixia): medium length sleeves. …