Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del SS. Redentore

Fabio Berardi

1742

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Architectural

About this work

This print shows a grand church with tall columns and a dome, sitting right on a waterfront. People walk up steps to the entrance, while others row small boats nearby. To the right, a half-finished tower leans awkwardly, with scaffolding and workers. The scene looks busy but orderly, with trees and distant buildings framing the view. The title tells us this is the Church of the Redeemer, and the artist made it in 1742. The mix of finished and unfinished parts suggests the building was still under construction. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.