1740
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Market on the Molo [upper left] is a 1740 ink by Canaletto, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a busy waterfront scene with ships docked along a long pier. Below, a crowd of people walk, sit, and gather near stalls or buildings. The water is choppy, and the sky is filled with wavy lines. In the background, a tall building with domes and spires stands out. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel lively. This is a print, not a painting, which means it was likely made in multiple copies. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Canaletto made 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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