Views: Mountain Landscape with Five Bridges

1740

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Views: Mountain Landscape with Five Bridges is a 1740 by Canaletto, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Canaletto
When & what style?: 1740 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a winding river cutting through a hilly landscape. Five small bridges cross the water, connecting the banks. Trees clump together on the hillsides, and buildings peek out near the water’s edge. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest movement in the water and clouds. The scene looks busy but orderly, like a puzzle where every piece fits. The artist focused on light and shadow to give depth to the hills and bridges. If you like this style, look up *Baroque*.