Temporary Tribune in the Campo San Zanipolo, Venice

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889, 1782 or after

This painting shows a grand building with elaborate arches, columns, statues, and staircases, in front of which is a courtyard filled with people facing away from us. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing intricate architectural details in a color palette of earthy browns and grays with some gold highlights. The people are dressed in shades of white, black, red, and blue, and many of them wear black hats and long coats. The sky above is blue, with faint gray and white clouds. On the right, a tall wall casts a shadow on the main building and the square below.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1740–1889
Date
1782 or after
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
37.5 × 31.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a grand building with elaborate arches, columns, statues, and staircases, in front of which is a courtyard filled with people facing away from us. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing intricate architectural details in a color palette of earthy browns and grays with some gold highlights. The people are dressed in shades of white, black, red, and blue, and many of them wear black hats and long coats. The sky above is blue, with faint gray and white clouds. On the right, a tall wall casts a shadow on the main building and the square below.

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889