Santa Maria Zobenigo (c.1765; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Santa Maria Zobenigo - Canaletto - c.1765; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleSanta Maria Zobenigo
ArtistCanaletto
Datec.1765; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRococo
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Santa Maria Zobenigo

“Santa Maria Zobenigo” is an artwork by the artist Canaletto, created around 1765 in Venice, Italy. The medium used for this piece is oil on canvas, and it belongs to the Rococo art movement. Specifically, the genre of the artwork is described as “veduta”, which is a highly detailed, usually large-scale painting or, more often print, of a cityscape or other vista. Currently, this artwork resides in a private collection.

The painting depicts the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio, commonly referred to as Santa Maria Zobenigo, located in Venice. Canaletto is well-known for his detailed depictions of urban scenes in Venice, and this painting is a fine example of his work. The composition features the church’s richly decorated façade with statues and architectural elements in sharp detail. A range of figures populates the open square in front of the church, while various buildings flank the church, highlighting the Venetian architectural style. The scene is set under a clear sky with a few wisps of clouds, suggesting a bright and calm day. Canaletto’s mastery in rendering the play of light, the texture of the building surfaces, and the atmosphere of the location is evident in this exquisite veduta. The tranquility of everyday life juxtaposed against the grandeur of historical architecture captures the essence of 18th century Venice.

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