La Piera del Bando. V. [lower right]

La Piera del Bando. V. [lower right]

Canaletto

1740

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a large stone building with many arches and windows. The building has a flat roof and is surrounded by people in robes. There are also some boats in the background. The building appears to be some kind of government building or palace, given its grand architecture and the people gathered around it. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

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