Temporary Tribune in the Campo San Zanipolo, Venice

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889, 1782 of later

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.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Malerei 1740–1889
Datering
1782 of later
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
37,5 × 31,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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