The Arno in Florence with the Ponte Vecchio

The Arno in Florence with the Ponte Vecchio

Bernardo Bellotto

1745

oil

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a river with a stone bridge and buildings on both sides. The bridge has three arches and is in the middle of the painting. On the left side of the painting, there are buildings with windows and balconies. On the right side, there are more buildings, including a tall tower. The river reflects the buildings and the sky, which is light blue with a few clouds. The painting is very detailed, with many small boats on the river. The buildings are painted in shades of brown and gray, and the sky is a light blue. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by Bernardo Bellotto.

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