Campo Sant'Angelo, Venice

Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal)

Created:
Movement:
1739
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key Notes:
Architectural precision, Venetian urban landscape
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Dimensions:
18 3/8 x 30 1/2 in. (46.7 x 77.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Campo Sant'Angelo, Venice by Canaletto

The painting "Campo Sant'Angelo, Venice," created in 1739 by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, is a quintessential example of the artist's mastery in capturing the urban landscapes of Venice. Executed in oil on canvas, this work exemplifies Canaletto's precise attention to architectural detail and his ability to render the play of light and shadow across the city's iconic structures. Canaletto's paintings were highly sought after by English patrons, contributing significantly to the Grand Tour culture of the 18th century. His works provided a visual record of Venice's grandeur, influencing both contemporary and later perceptions of the city. Canaletto's meticulous technique and his use of a camera obscura for accuracy were instrumental in establishing his reputation as a leading vedutista, or view painter. This painting, like many of his works, serves as an important historical document, offering insights into the urban landscape and daily life of 18th-century Venice.

Description of the work:

Campo Sant'Angelo, Venice by Canaletto

Created in 1739, Canaletto's "Campo Sant'Angelo, Venice" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the artist's precise and detailed style, capturing the bustling life and architectural grandeur of 18th-century Venice. The work is notable for its meticulous attention to perspective and light, characteristic of Canaletto's vedute, or cityscapes.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Campo Sant'Angelo, Venice