Guardi had a particular eye for the poetic qualities of the city of Venice and allowed himself greater freedom with the topography than, for example, a similar painter such as Canaletto. His free brush strokes resulted in atmospheric 'vedute', Venetian cityscapes. This veduta, too was turned into an exceptional work by the subtly depicted atmosphere and the light, silver-grey tonality.
The Entrance of the Canal Grande with the Santa Maria della Salute
Specifications
| Title | The Entrance of the Canal Grande with the Santa Maria della Salute |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 53 cm Height 34 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Francesco Guardi
|
| Accession number | 3147 (OK) |
| Credits | Loan Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands, 1985 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1985 |
| Creation date | in 1760-1770 (c.) |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) |
| External exhibitions |
Maestro van Wittel - Hollandse meester van het Italiaanse stadsgezicht (2019) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
All about the artist
Francesco Guardi
Venetië 1712 - Venetië 1793
Francesco Guardi was a Venetian artist of 'vedute', large detailed cityscapes almost exclusively of Venice. On several occasions he worked with his brother...
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