Artwork

Views of Venice: Palazzo Pesaro

Views of Venice:  Palazzo Pesaro, by Michele Marieschi, 1741
Views of Venice:  Palazzo Pesaro, by Michele Marieschi, 1741

Views of Venice: Palazzo Pesaro is a print by the Baroque artist Michele Marieschi. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Views of Venice: Palazzo Pesaro is a print created by Michele Marieschi in 1741. It is a representation of the Palazzo Pesaro, a notable Venetian building.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Palazzo Pesaro, capturing its architectural details and surroundings, including boats and people in the foreground. The scene is rendered with attention to perspective, creating a sense of depth.

Technique & Style

Marieschi's work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, evident in the play of light on the water and the building's facade. This technique, typical of 18th-century Venetian vedute, adds depth and visual interest to the scene.

History & Provenance

Marieschi was an Italian painter and engraver active in the early 18th century, specializing in vedute, or detailed views of Venice. This print is an example of his work in this genre.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Michele Marieschi

Artist

Michele Marieschi

Michele Marieschi or Michele Giovanni Marieschi, also Michiel (1710 - 18 January 1744), was an Italian painter and engraver.

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