The Travels of Marco Polo · Character
Marco Foscarini
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 14
Marco Foscarini appears as a custodian of Venice’s historical memory, a Doge whose name is attached to maps and the journeys they preserve. There is a quiet sense of scholarly ceremony around him, though the text reveals nothing of his face or private character.
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 14
- Books
- 1
As Doge of Venice in 1762, Marco Foscarini commissioned the renewal of four maps depicting Marco Polo’s routes on the walls of the Sala dello Scudo in the Ducal Palace. His role in the account is that of a patron preserving the memory of those journeys; no further personal history or appearance is provided.
Description
No physical traits are recorded for Marco Foscarini. His height, build, complexion, hair, eyes, facial features, clothing, and distinctive marks remain unspecified. The text identifies his office but does not describe how he looked or what he wore.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
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