1741
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Views of Venice: S. M. Della Salute is a 1741 by Michele Marieschi, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a grand church with a big dome at the center, surrounded by water. Boats filled with people are docked in the foreground, and a busy waterfront stretches along the shore. Buildings line the water, and a flag flutters on a pole to the right. The church’s dome and detailed carvings make it the focal point, while the boats add life to the scene. The artist used shading to create depth, making the buildings and water look three-dimensional. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how shading creates drama in art.
Michele Marieschi or Michele Giovanni Marieschi, also Michiel (1710 - 18 January 1744), was an Italian painter and engraver.
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