1740
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Mountain Landscape with Five Bridges is a 1740 ink by Canaletto, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy river scene with five bridges crossing the water. Trees line the banks, and buildings peek through the foliage. The water looks choppy, with boats floating near the shore and in the middle of the river. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and light. This style makes the scene feel lively, even though it’s just black and white. Next, look up the technique: etching to see how artists like Canaletto made these detailed prints.
Giovanni Antonio Canal (18 October 1697 – 19 April 1768), commonly known as Canaletto (Italian: ), was an Italian painter from the Republic of Venice, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school.
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