Who painted The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North?

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North was painted by Canaletto in 1730.

Where can I see The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North?

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North is held by Norton Simon Museum.

What movement is The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North?

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North?

Museum-quality prints of The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North

Canaletto , 1730

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Canaletto. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.

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Overview

The Piazzetta, Venice, Looking North is a painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, created in 1730. It is an oil on canvas work depicting a scene in Venice.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the Piazzetta San Marco, a public square in Venice, with the tall St Mark's Campanile tower and a large building with arches. The scene is populated with people in various attire, conveying a sense of everyday life in 18th-century Venice.

Technique & Style

Canaletto's work is characterized by precise observation and a refined palette, typical of the Rococo period. The painting showcases intricate details, such as carvings on the tower and patterns on clothing, achieved through the artist's skilled use of oil paint.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of a series of Venetian cityscapes by Canaletto and is now held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.

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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.