Views: Views of Mestre, a Town in the Province of Venice
1740
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1740
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a busy street in a town near Venice. Buildings line both sides, with arched walkways and tall windows. People walk, ride in carriages, and gather near a small pavilion with a curved roof. The ground looks wet, and trees are scattered along the street. The artist focused on how light hits buildings and water, making some areas darker. This was common in their time to create depth. Look up Baroque to see more works like this one.
