1740
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Bishop's Tomb is a 1740 ink by Canaletto, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a grand, ornate tomb in a church. The tomb is decorated with intricate carvings and statues. In the background, there's a large arched window with a pointed top. The tomb is the main focus of the image. It's surrounded by other architectural details like columns and arches. The artist used a lot of lines and shading to create depth and texture. This etching is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and detailed decoration.
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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