Artwork

View of Venice [lower right block]

View of Venice [lower right block], by Jacopo de' Barbari, ink, 1500
View of Venice [lower right block], by Jacopo de' Barbari, ink, 1500

View of Venice [lower right block] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacopo de' Barbari. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This woodcut print, created in 1500, depicts Venice from a high vantage point.

About this work

Overview

This woodcut print, created in 1500, depicts Venice from a high vantage point. It is the work of Jacopo de' Barbari, an artist who worked in various mediums, including painting, printmaking, and miniaturism.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a detailed view of Venice, with its architecture, waterways, and inhabitants. The city is densely populated with boats, buildings, and people, conveying a sense of activity and life.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a high level of detail through the use of sharp lines, cutting shapes into wood to create a printed image. This technique, characteristic of woodcut printing, allowed for the rendering of intricate textures and patterns, such as sails, windows, and waves.

History & Provenance

Jacopo de' Barbari was born in Venice around 1460-70 and later relocated to Germany in 1500, becoming one of the first major Italian Renaissance artists to work in Northern Europe.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacopo de' Barbari

Artist

Jacopo de' Barbari

Jacopo de' Barbari, sometimes known or referred to as de'Barbari, de Barberi, de Barbari, Barbaro, Barberino, Barbarigo or Barberigo (c.

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