Pittore Vedutista del Settecento

18th-century Veduta Painter View of Venice with the Grand Canal, the Punta della Dogana with the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute on the left, the Palazzo Della Zecca with the Ponte della Pescaria and the Granaries on the right. oil on canvas 36 x 45 cm - with frame 52 x 62 cm. The pleasant view, an excellent example of 18th-century Vedutism, offers us one of the more particular views of Venice, admirably enlivened by the presence of small figures. In particular, we see the entrance to the Grand Canal, with the Punta della Dogana from which the two domes of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute stand out, the most recognisable building on the left, as well as the seminary building and the Dogana da Mar complex. On the opposite side of the Canal, teeming with boats, the ancient Zecca building, overlooking the Molo di San Marco, built in the sixteenth century to a design by Jacopo Sansovino, is now part of the Marciana National Library; the Ponte della Precaria and the imposing Granai Building follow. Well executed, characterised by a marked luminosity and a chromatic range with bright colours enhanced by the contrast between light and shadow, the canvas is a very interesting testimony of 18th-century Venice. We can attribute its paternity to an 18th-century author, inspired by the pictorial style of the Italian Vedutisti, and whose iconography was presumably drawn from the numerous prints of perspective views created through optical chambers. In particular, the glimpse of Venice immortalised in our painting derives, albeit with variations, from a print published by Luca Carlevaris in 1703* entitled Veduta della Zecca sopra la Pescaria. This print was part of a precious collection entitled "Le fabriche, e vedute di Venetia disegnate, poste in prospettiva et intagliate da Luca Carlevarijs" (Reale 1995, pp. 17-47), of over 100 depictions, and constituted the starting point and fundamental model for Venetian vedutism throughout the eighteenth century. And so it is that our composition, like countless others, were borrowed by the major painters of the 18th century, among them Marieschi, Canaletto, Bellotto, Gabriele Bella. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The work is completed by a pleasant golden frame and is sold complete with a certificate of authenticity and guarantee. We handle and organise the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. In the event of the purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit that requires approximately 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase up to obtaining it. All costs of this procedure are included. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Follow us also on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/