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The Amphitheatre in Island of Venus

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The Amphitheatre in Island of Venus
From the 1499 Aldine first edition (University of Seville copy, via Internet Archive)

Large architectural section: amphitheater structure with tiered seating, arches, and columns.

In the Narrative

The amphitheater on Venus's island, where the lovers will witness the final ceremonies. Classical architecture at its most monumental.

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