Temporary Tribune in the Campo San Zanipolo, Venice

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889, 1782 ou après

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.
Artiste
Italienische Malerei 1740–1889
Datation
1782 ou après
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
37,5 × 31,5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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