Grand Canal: Looking from Palazzo Balbi (c.1726; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Grand Canal: Looking from Palazzo Balbi - Canaletto - c.1726; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleGrand Canal: Looking from Palazzo Balbi
ArtistCanaletto
Datec.1726; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions27.1 x 74.3 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationGemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

About Grand Canal: Looking from Palazzo Balbi

The artwork titled “Grand Canal: Looking from Palazzo Balbi” was masterfully created by the artist Canaletto around the year 1726 in Venice, Italy. This oil on canvas painting, measuring 27.1 by 74.3 centimeters, is a notable piece from the Baroque art movement and is classified under the veduta genre. It is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany.

In the artwork, Canaletto captures a quintessential view of Venice’s Grand Canal with great accuracy and detail. The canal stretches into the distance, flanked by the majestic facades of palazzos on either side. Several gondolas navigate the calm waters, their passengers and gondoliers adding a dynamic human element to the scene. The atmospheric sky, rendered in varying shades of gray and blue, hints at the changing weather, casting a serene yet slightly brooding ambiance over the historic architecture. Each building’s intricate design is meticulously portrayed, contributing to the overall realism and depth that is characteristic of Canaletto’s vedute style. The composition elegantly showcases the grandeur and charm of Venice during the Baroque period.

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