Two individuals in elaborate Carnival costumes stand outdoors in Venice, Italy, under bright daylight

Two individuals in elaborate Carnival costumes stand outdoors in Venice, Italy, under bright daylight. The figure on the left is dressed in a predominantly black ensemble with gold accents. They wear a full-face mask, intricately patterned in black and gold glitter, featuring gold metallic eye frames and two clear, teardrop-shaped ornaments suspended near the cheeks. Their head is adorned with a large, round, ruffled headdress constructed from black lace over gold fabric, embellished with clear, reflective stones. A black satin cape is draped over their shoulders, revealing a long strand of white pearls around their neck. The lower part of their attire consists of multiple tiers of ruffled black fabric, likely a skirt. Black lace gloves cover their hands. The figure on the right also wears a black and gold costume. Their full-face mask is similarly patterned in black and gold glitter with gold metallic eye frames, a small strand of gold beads draped below the chin, and multiple twisted gold ribbon embellishments cascading from the sides. Their headwear mirrors the left figure's, a large, ornate black lace and gold fabric headdress, but with a variety of green and clear reflective stones. A black velvet-like cape covers their upper body, and they wear a skirt with alternating vertical stripes of gold and off-white, patterned with repeating gold geometric designs. A black feathered fan with a gold and white decorative handle is held in their right hand. A black tassel ornament hangs from their waist. In the background, a light-colored stone building with a window featuring an ornate, dark wrought-iron grille is visible. A sliver of a red object, possibly an umbrella or awning, appears between the two costumed figures. The overall scene suggests a public space, possibly a piazza or street, characteristic of Venetian architecture.