Sta. Giustina, Padua
1786
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1786
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet street scene with a small house on the left, its roof sloping down. Two people walk near the house, one carrying something. In the background, a large dome and a tall tower rise above trees and a stone wall. The sky is pale with soft clouds, and the colors are muted, like a cool, overcast day. Notice how the distant buildings fade into the misty air, giving a dreamy feel. This effect was popular in the early 1700s for showing faraway places as mysterious. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
