Who painted Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right]?

Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right] was painted by Canaletto in 1740.

Where can I see Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right]?

Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right]?

Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right] is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right]

Canaletto , 1740

Le Procuratie niove e S. Ziminian V. [upper right] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Canaletto. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The work is an etching on laid paper executed by the Venetian artist Canaletto around 1740.

The work is an etching on laid paper executed by the Venetian artist Canaletto around 1740. It presents a view of the Procuratie Nuove, the grand arcade that fronts St. Mark’s Square, and the adjacent church of San Ziminiano. The composition captures the architectural rhythm of the façade while populating the scene with pedestrians, umbrellas and street furniture, conveying a moment of ordinary urban activity.

Subject & Meaning

The image focuses on a stretch of the Procuratie Nuove, a long, columned building marked by numerous windows and a central flagpole, and the modest façade of San Ziminiano behind it. By emphasizing the flow of people—walkers, chatters, seated figures—the print highlights the daily life of Venice’s civic center rather than any ceremonial event, offering a glimpse into the social texture of the city.

Technique & Style

Canaletto employed the etching process, incising fine lines into a copper plate and then printing onto laid paper. The work demonstrates his characteristic precision: crisp outlines define the architectural elements, while cross‑hatching creates subtle shading that models depth. The balanced use of line and tone reproduces the clarity of his painted vedute in a reproducible, monochrome medium.

History & Provenance

Created in the early 1740s, the print belongs to the period when Canaletto increasingly turned to printmaking to disseminate his views of Venice beyond the limited market for oil paintings. It forms part of a series of etchings that documented the city’s principal landmarks, intended for collectors and travelers seeking visual souvenirs of the Republic.

Artist & collection

Artist

Canaletto

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.