View of the Entrance to the Arsenal (1732; Venice, Italy) by Canaletto

View of the Entrance to the Arsenal - Canaletto - 1732; Venice, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleView of the Entrance to the Arsenal
ArtistCanaletto
Date1732; Venice, Italy
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions78.8 x 47 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About View of the Entrance to the Arsenal

The artwork, titled “View of the Entrance to the Arsenal,” was created by Canaletto in 1732 in Venice, Italy. Executed with oil on canvas, it belongs to the Baroque art movement and depicts a veduta, or detailed cityscape. The dimensions of the artwork are 78.8 by 47 centimeters, and it is currently held in a private collection.

The artwork portrays the grand entrance to Venice’s Arsenal, vividly capturing the architectural intricacies and dynamic life of the period. Comprising a prominent entrance flanked by statues, with sailing ships docked nearby, the scene includes bustling activity with gondolas and boats navigating the waterway. The warm color palette and meticulous attention to architectural detail exemplify Canaletto’s skill in rendering realistic and atmospheric urban landscapes. The clarity of the structures, coupled with the animation of the figures, serves to encapsulate a sense of grandeur and historical significance inherent to Venice during the Baroque period.

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