Campo San Rocco (1735; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Campo San Rocco - Canaletto - 1735; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleCampo San Rocco
ArtistCanaletto
Date1735; Venice, Italy
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Campo San Rocco

“Campo San Rocco” by Canaletto, created in 1735 in Venice, Italy, exemplifies the Baroque art movement and fits within the genre of veduta. This artwork resides in a private collection.

The artwork presents a deftly detailed view of Campo San Rocco, a public square in Venice. The composition is characterized by the grand architectural facade of the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, exhibiting a sense of imposing grandeur with its intricately decorated frontage. Figures of people engaging in daily activities populate the square, enhancing the scene with a dynamic yet serene atmosphere. The play of light and shadow, coupled with the minute attention to architectural elements, underscores Canaletto’s prowess in creating realistic cityscapes, a hallmark of his veduta paintings.

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