Die Bibliothek, Venedig

Canaletto, spätestens 1742

The image depicts a street view in what appears to be Venice. An ornate building is on the right side, extending diagonally across the scene. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the building and a column with a statue on the left. The style of the image resembles classical etching, with intricate lines capturing architectural details and sky texture. Figures in traditional clothing are present, along with some small animals. More people are seen in the distance, adding depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between the structures and the sky.

Künstler: Canaletto
Datierung: spätestens 1742
Gattung: Druckgrafik
Technik: Radierung
Sammlung: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz: Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image depicts a street view in what appears to be Venice. An ornate building is on the right side, extending diagonally across the scene. The horizon is not clearly visible due to the building and a column with a statue on the left. The style of the image resembles classical etching, with intricate lines capturing architectural details and sky texture. Figures in traditional clothing are present, along with some small animals. More people are seen in the distance, adding depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, emphasizing the contrast between the structures and the sky.

Canaletto