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Seal of Doge Michele Steno
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Seal of Doge Michele Steno

1400–1409 · repoussé gold over a core of wax and resin

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This opulent seal, an example of the splendor surrounding the ruler of Venice, was once attached to a charter issued in 1409. Seals were molded or embossed and attached to official documents as evidence of authenticity. This example is thought to be one of the finest Venetian seals to be preserved.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineSeal of Doge Michele Steno , 1400–1409. Italy, Venice. Repoussé gold over a core of wax and resin; diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1985.198
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