Ben Jonson's The Alchemist, written in 1610, is another play that employs farce or the con game as a central plot device. Here, a servant exploits his master's absence to deceive various individuals with the promise of transmuting base metals into gold.

Geoffrey Chaucer's ‘‘The Miller's Tale’’ is another narrative centered on greed. In this tale, as in other parts of his Canterbury Tales, written around 1387, Chaucer uses an old man's greed and lust to expose human vulnerability.

William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, first performed in 1600, does not revolve around a swindle but features disguise and trickery to achieve order and resolution. Given that Shakespeare was a contemporary of Jonson, his comedies offer a useful contrast to Jonson's works.

The Merchant of Venice, another play by Shakespeare, debuted in 1596. This play also involves disguise and deceit but is particularly notable because its ending raises questions about the nature of comedy. Although it lacks a complete moral resolution, the plot delves into complex issues of prejudice and honesty.

The Art of Renaissance Venice, published in 1993, explores the art of Venice. Author Norbert Huse combines architecture, sculpture, and painting into a single volume featuring more than 300 illustrations.

Art and Life in Renaissance Venice, a text from 1997, aims to recreate Venice during the Renaissance. In this book, Patricia Fortini Brown addresses readers' questions about daily life and explains why Venetian art is distinct from the rest of Italy.