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Figure 23: Classical ornament used in Italian Renaissance interiors: “Dream of St. Ursula,” canvas by Vittore Carpaccio, Italy, c. 1495. In the Academia, Venice.
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Figure 23: Classical ornament used in Italian Renaissance interiors: “Dream of St. Ursula,” canvas by Vittore Carpaccio, Italy, c. 1495. In the Academia, Venice.
Figure 23: Classical ornament used in Italian Renaissance interiors: “Dream of St. Ursula,” canvas by Vittore Carpaccio, Italy, c. 1495. In the Academia, Venice.

The "Dream of St. Ursula" is a painting by the early Renaissance Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio. It is part of a larger cycle of paintings depicting the legend of Saint Ursula, a legendary virgin martyr. Carpaccio's cycle was created for the Scuola di Santa Orsola in Venice. The "Dream of St. Ursula" is particularly noted for its naturalistic detail and genre scene, showcasing Carpaccio's skill in narrative and organization. Saint Ursula is the patron saint of Cologne and Catholic education, and her legend, though embellished over time, tells of her martyrdom with thousands of virgins.12

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