An original and rare 18th-century depiction of an ambassador's reception in Venice, made by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. The Piazzetta in front of the Doge's Palace dominates the scene, with ships at anchor and the crowd of nobles who have come to greet the new ambassador taking up his post in the city of Venice. Further back can be admired the columns of San Marco and San Todaro and the dome of the church of Santa Maria della Salute. The sky is cloudy, with clouds threatening rain.
The picture, an oil on canvas, is dated 1740. Another variant of this painting by Canaletto exists.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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