Piazza San Marco, Looking East from the Southwest Corner (Piazza San Marco and he Colonnade) (c.1756; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Piazza San Marco, Looking East from the Southwest Corner (Piazza San Marco and he Colonnade) - Canaletto - c.1756; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitlePiazza San Marco, Looking East from the Southwest Corner (Piazza San Marco and he Colonnade)
ArtistCanaletto
Datec.1756; Venice, Italy
Art MovementRococo

About Piazza San Marco, Looking East from the Southwest Corner (Piazza San Marco and he Colonnade)

The artwork titled “Piazza San Marco, Looking East from the Southwest Corner (Piazza San Marco and the Colonnade)” was created by Canaletto around the year 1756 in Venice, Italy. It falls under the Rococo art movement and is a prime example of the “veduta” genre, which focuses on detailed, usually large-scale paintings of cityscapes.

In the artwork, the artist skillfully captures the grandeur of Venice’s famed Piazza San Marco. The exquisitely detailed architectural elements, such as the intricately designed colonnade and the iconic St. Mark’s Basilica, dominate the scene. The perspective is laid out from the southwest corner, allowing a sweeping view of the bustling piazza. The scene is animated with figures engaging in various activities, showcasing the vibrancy of the location. The play of light and shadow under the colonnade roof, combined with the warm hues, contributes to a harmonious and elegant depiction typical of the Rococo style.

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