Who painted Capriccio with the Dolo lock?

Capriccio with the Dolo lock was painted by Bernardo Bellotto in 1748.

Where can I see Capriccio with the Dolo lock?

Capriccio with the Dolo lock is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Capriccio with the Dolo lock?

Capriccio with the Dolo lock is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Capriccio with the Dolo lock

Bernardo Bellotto , 1748

Capriccio with the Dolo lock is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Bernardo Bellotto. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Capriccio with the Dolo lock is an oil painting by Bernardo Bellotto, created in 1748. It is a serene depiction of a canal scene, held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a lock at its center, flanked by buildings, with people engaged in various activities in the foreground. The tranquil atmosphere invites the viewer into the scene.

Technique & Style

Bellotto's use of light and shadow creates depth, with the sun casting a warm glow on the buildings and water, exemplifying his skill with chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bernardo Bellotto

Bernardo Bellotto, was an Italian urban landscape painter or vedutista, and printmaker in etching famous for his vedute of European cities – Dresden, Vienna, Turin, and Warsaw.