Piazza San Marco, Venice
1740
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1740
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a detailed view of Piazza San Marco in Venice. The artist included many buildings, like the church of St. Mark and the Doge's Palace. The painting also shows daily life in the square, with people walking around, which gives us an idea of what life was like back then. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of sfumato.
