Venice Viewed from the San Giorgio Maggiore (1750; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

Venice Viewed from the San Giorgio Maggiore - Canaletto - 1750; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleVenice Viewed from the San Giorgio Maggiore
ArtistCanaletto
Date1750; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions97 x 77 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationStädel, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About Venice Viewed from the San Giorgio Maggiore

The artwork titled “Venice Viewed from San Giorgio Maggiore” is a striking oil-on-canvas piece by the renowned artist Canaletto, created in 1750 in Venice, Italy. Measuring 97 by 77 cm, this cityscape belongs to the Baroque art movement. The masterpiece is presently housed in the Städel museum located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

The artwork captures a picturesque view of Venice seen from the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. The composition is meticulously detailed, depicting the bustling life of the Venetian canals with boats and gondolas populating the foreground, and prominent architectural structures framing the background. The sky is rendered in delicate shades of blue, punctuated by fluffy, light clouds, which reflect subtly in the waters below, creating a harmonious balance between the elements of nature and man-made beauty. The precise and clear depiction of the buildings, including identifiable structures such as domes and bell towers, showcases Canaletto’s mastery in architectural representation. The piece vividly brings to life the vibrancy and historical richness of Venice during the Baroque period.

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