VEUË DU PONT DE REALTE DE VENIZE
1630
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1630
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
VEUË DU PONT DE REALTE DE VENIZE is a 1630 by Israel Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting shows a bridge over a canal in Venice. The bridge is arched and has a small building on top. There are people on the bridge and in boats on the water. The buildings on either side of the canal have many windows and balconies. The sky is cloudy. In the foreground, there are piles of wood and other objects on the shore. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the texture of the buildings and the water. This painting is an example of the Baroque style, which is known for its use of light and shadow to create a sense of drama. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.
A print on paper titled *Vue du Pont de Réaltez de Venise*, attributed to Israel Silvestre and dated 1630, depicts a view of a Venetian bridge with the inscription crediting Michelangelo as the designer.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Israel Silvestre made detailed prints of famous European cities and landscapes. You can see his view of Venice’s Rialto Bridge in “Vue du Pont de Realte de Venize.” His work captures the bridges, canals, and grand…
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