Santa Maria della Salute, View of the Grand Canal, Venice
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a wide river with a grand building in the distance. The building has three big domes and lots of statues on top. Along the riverbank, there are tall, narrow houses with many windows. The water is calm, and a small boat is docked on the left side. The artist focused on the dramatic look of Venice’s famous church, Santa Maria della Salute. Notice how the light makes the domes stand out against the sky. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.
