The Molo, Venice, Looking West

Luca Carlevaris

Created:
Movement:
1712
Baroque
key Notes:
Venetian cityscape; Baroque realism
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Dimensions:
19 7/8 x 47 1/8 in. (50.5 x 119.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Molo, Venice, Looking West by Luca Carlevarijs

The Molo, Venice, Looking West, painted by Luca Carlevarijs in 1712, is an exemplary work of the Venetian veduta genre, which captures the bustling life and architectural grandeur of Venice. Carlevarijs, often regarded as the father of Venetian vedutismo, significantly influenced later artists such as Canaletto with his detailed and atmospheric cityscapes. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, showcases Carlevarijs's meticulous attention to perspective and light, reflecting the vibrant commercial and social activity of the Molo area. The work is historically significant as it provides a visual document of early 18th-century Venice, contributing to the understanding of its urban and cultural landscape. Carlevarijs's contribution to art lies in his ability to blend topographical accuracy with artistic expression, setting a precedent for future generations of landscape painters.

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The Molo, Venice, Looking West by Luca Carlevaris

Created in 1712, "The Molo, Venice, Looking West" by Luca Carlevaris is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Venetian veduta style, capturing the bustling activity and architectural grandeur of Venice's Molo area. The artwork is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric perspective, characteristic of Carlevaris's contribution to the development of landscape painting in the early 18th century.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Molo, Venice, Looking West