1720
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
The Piazzetta and the Library is a 1720 oil by Luca Carlevarijs, a Rococo painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a bustling scene in a large, open space. On the right side, there's a long, ornate building with many arches and columns. In front of it, people are walking, standing, or sitting. Some are dressed in fancy clothes, while others wear simpler attire. The sky above is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. In the foreground, a man in a white robe and blue cape stands out. He's looking towards the viewer, while others around him seem to be going about their daily business. The artist has used warm colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Luca Carlevarijs.
Luca Carlevarijs or Carlevaris (20 January 1663 – 12 February 1730) was an Italian painter and engraver working mainly in Venice.
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