San Giacomo de Rialto (1725 – 1726; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

San Giacomo de Rialto - Canaletto - 1725 - 1726; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleSan Giacomo de Rialto
ArtistCanaletto
Date1725 - 1726; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions95.57 x 117.16 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationGemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden, Germany

About San Giacomo de Rialto

The artwork “San Giacomo de Rialto” by Canaletto was painted between 1725 and 1726 in Venice, Italy. It is an oil on canvas cityscape that measures 95.57 by 117.16 cm and embodies the Baroque art movement. Currently, the painting is housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany.

The painting captures a scene of the San Giacomo di Rialto church and its surroundings. The architecture is depicted with Canaletto’s characteristically meticulous attention to detail and mastery of light and shade. The building in the center features a distinctive large clock face, and its warm, earthy tones stand out against the pale sky. Various figures populate the scene, providing a sense of the everyday life in Venice at the time. The foreground shows a bustling square with people engaging in conversation, walking, and going about their daily business, indicating the vibrancy of the city. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye towards the church and then onwards to the buildings receding into the distance, creating a sense of depth. Canaletto’s fine brushwork captures the textures of the architecture and the lively atmosphere of the Venetian cityscape.

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