1741
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Views of Venice: Campo dei Frari is a 1741 by Michele Marieschi, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a busy square in Venice with a large, ornate church as its centerpiece. The church has tall towers, arched windows, and a big circular window near the top. In front of it, people walk, talk, and load a boat—some even carry a heavy wooden cross. The buildings around the square have rows of windows and balconies, and a canal runs along the bottom, where gondolas are tied up. Notice how the artist uses light and shadow to make the buildings and people pop out. The lines are sharp, and the scene feels full of life, even though it’s just black and white. If you like this, look up Baroque to see more art with drama and movement.
Michele Marieschi or Michele Giovanni Marieschi, also Michiel (1710 - 18 January 1744), was an Italian painter and engraver.
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