Capriccio with Classical Ruins and Buildings (c.1751) by Canaletto

Capriccio with Classical Ruins and Buildings - Canaletto - c.1751

Artwork Information

TitleCapriccio with Classical Ruins and Buildings
ArtistCanaletto
Datec.1751
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationMuseo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan, Italy

About Capriccio with Classical Ruins and Buildings

The artwork titled “Capriccio with Classical Ruins and Buildings,” created by the artist Canaletto circa 1751, is an oil painting on canvas. It belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified within the capriccio genre. This artwork is currently housed at the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan, Italy.

The artwork captures an imaginative landscape featuring a fantastical mix of classical ruins and various architectural structures. In the foreground, prominent, partially dilapidated arches command attention, their aged stonework adorned with creeping vegetation. Surrounding the ruins, various buildings of classical design appear, contributing to a sense of depth and perspective. The painting also includes scattered human figures, lending a sense of scale and daily life to the deserted ruins. The backdrop reveals a cityscape with more architectural details, underlining Canaletto’s meticulous attention to realism and grandeur. The soft lighting and balanced composition exemplify the Rococo style, with an emphasis on romantic idealization and the picturesque allure of antiquity.

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