Views of Venice: The Molo and S. M. Della Salute
1741
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1741
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows Venice’s waterfront packed with boats. On the left, big ships sit docked near a bridge, while smaller gondolas crowd the foreground. In the center, a grand white building with tall columns and arched windows stands by the water—people gather on its steps. To the right, another building with a spire rises behind a curved bridge. The sky is dark and stormy, with rain slashing down. The artist focused on how Venice’s architecture and waterways mix. Notice how the boats and buildings fill every inch of space—no empty spots. Next, look up Baroque to see how this busy, dramatic style shaped art.
