A splendid view of Venice painted by Gaspare Vanvitelli, showing the city from the Island of San Giorgio. The dominant elements are the boats, in particular the galleon moored on the right of the painting. The boats vary in size, carry goods or passengers and move all along the canal, signalling the liveliness of Venetian trade. The sun lights up in particular the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica and the other buildings on the square. This undated work belongs to the output van Wittel produced during a stay in Venice, a city much loved and often painted by the artist.
The work is held at the Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain.
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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