View of the Grand Canal toward the Punta della Dogana
1743
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
1743
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
This painting shows a serene view of the Grand Canal in Venice. The water is calm, reflecting the buildings and sky above. Gondolas and other boats are scattered across the canal, with people on board or standing on the shore. In the distance, the Punta della Dogana is visible, a triangular spit of land that separates the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal. The sky above is a soft blue, with white clouds drifting lazily across it. The painting is a beautiful depiction of Venice's famous waterway. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Canaletto.
