Canal Grande bei San Geremia

Marked by a fluid and expressive approach, the work signifies Guardi's stylistic evolution away from the influence of Canaletto towards a more dynamic representation of light, water, and architecture, enhanced by the reflective quality of the canal.

Painted in 1760, the year following his brother Gian Antonio's death, this piece reflects Guardi's transition from religious themes to vedute (landscape views), aligning with his emerging personal style within the traditional Venetian genre.

Created within the Venetian School tradition, the painting captures the essence of 18th-century Venice, blending architectural detail with the hustle of canal life under a characteristic grey sky.