Artwork

Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute und die Dogana

Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute und die Dogana, by Francesco Guardi, unspecified, 1790
Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute und die Dogana, by Francesco Guardi, unspecified, 1790

Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute und die Dogana is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Francesco Guardi. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute und die Dogana is a cityscape painted by Francesco Guardi in 1790, exemplifying his mature style within the Venetian School.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a view of Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana in Venice, capturing a serene urban landscape characteristic of Guardi's vedute works.

Technique & Style

Executed in a more fluid manner, the painting marks a departure from the precise techniques influenced by Canaletto, reflecting Guardi's evolution towards a softer, later style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1790, the work is now part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek, following a career shift by Guardi after 1760 from religious themes to cityscapes.

Context

This work is associated with the Rococo movement, aligning with the era's emphasis on elegance and nuanced depiction of everyday scenes.

Legacy

As one of Guardi's later vedute, it contributes to the Venetian School's legacy, showcasing the city's beauty through his distinctive, mature technique.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Francesco Guardi

Artist

Francesco Guardi

Francesco Lazzaro Guardi (Italian pronunciation: ; 5 October 1712 – 1 January 1793) was an Italian painter, nobleman, and a member of the Venetian School.