Venice: The Grand Canal, Looking North East from Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge (c.1724; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Venice: The Grand Canal, Looking North East from Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge - Canaletto - c.1724; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleVenice: The Grand Canal, Looking North East from Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge
ArtistCanaletto
Datec.1724; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions87 x 139 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Venice: The Grand Canal, Looking North East from Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge

The artwork titled “Venice: The Grand Canal, Looking North East from Palazzo Balbi to the Rialto Bridge” was created by Canaletto around the year 1724 in Venice, Italy. Rendered in oil on canvas, the piece is an exemplar of the Baroque art movement, and it belongs to the veduta genre. The artwork, with dimensions of 87 x 139 cm, is part of a private collection.

The artwork presents a compelling depiction of a bustling day on Venice’s Grand Canal, showcasing a scene that stretches from the Palazzo Balbi in the foreground to the iconic Rialto Bridge in the distant background. This piece exhibits Canaletto’s masterful use of perspective and meticulous attention to architectural detail. Numerous gondolas populate the canal, each conveying passengers and operated by gondoliers, imparting a sense of dynamic yet everyday life. The buildings lining the canal are rendered in exquisite detail, with the light capturing the textures of the facades and the ripples of the water beautifully. The clear sky above suggests a serene day, adding a tranquil backdrop to the lively scene below. The artwork eloquently captures the essence of 18th-century Venice, emphasizing the splendor and vivacity of this historic city.

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