Artwork

Views of Venice: Santa Chiara

Views of Venice:  Santa Chiara, by Michele Marieschi, 1741
Views of Venice:  Santa Chiara, by Michele Marieschi, 1741

Views of Venice: Santa Chiara 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

You see a painting of a Venice street scene with a church in the background.
The artist included people going about their daily business, which adds a sense of life to the scene.
This attention to everyday detail is interesting because it shows what Venice was like in the 18th century.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Michele Marieschi (Italian, 1710–1743).

Overview

Views of Venice: Santa Chiara is a print created by Michele Marieschi in 1741, showcasing a Venetian street scene with the church of Santa Chiara in the background.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts everyday life in 18th-century Venice, with people engaged in daily activities, adding a sense of vitality to the depiction of the city's architecture.

Technique & Style

As a veduta, the work exemplifies Marieschi's skill in detailed landscape and architectural representation, influenced by his experience in stage design.

History & Provenance

The print is part of a series of Venetian views by Marieschi and is held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

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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