An original 18th-century view of the interior of St Mark's Basilica, made by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. In the foreground we can see the series of arches, all finely decorated with gold mosaics, forming the load-bearing colonnade of the Basilica. At the top centre is the standard of Venice. At the foot of the church are worshippers, intent on prayer during the service in progress. Light enters through the windows on the right. The Basilica thus has areas of light alternating with areas of shadow.
The painting, an oil on canvas, is dated 1755.
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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