Artwork
La libreria. V. [upper left]
![La libreria. V. [upper left], by Canaletto, ink, 1742](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/canaletto--la-libreria-v-upper-left--08ea71d5490ab341-w1024.webp)
La libreria. V. [upper left] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Canaletto. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. La libreria.
About this work
Overview
La libreria. V. is an etching on laid paper created by Canaletto in 1742, exemplifying his work in printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a grand, ornate building with columns, arches, and statues, surrounded by figures in long robes. A man sits on a pedestal in the foreground, attended by a group of people. The scene blends architectural detail with lively human activity.
Technique & Style
Executed with precise linework on laid paper, the etching showcases Canaletto's skill in capturing texture and shading. The detailed, realistic style is characteristic of his depictions of architecture and cityscapes.
History & Provenance
Canaletto, born Giovanni Antonio Canal in 1697, was a leading figure in the Venetian school. He produced numerous etchings and paintings of cityscapes, often blending real and imagined elements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Antonio Canal (18 October 1697 – 19 April 1768), commonly known as Canaletto (Italian: ), was an Italian painter from the Republic of Venice, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
![La Piera del Bando. V. [lower right], by Canaletto](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/canaletto--la-piera-del-bando-v-lower-right--e5125c188ee0e1bc-w320.webp)
