Procession in the Courtyard of the Ducal Palace, Venice
1742 or after National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
A veduta depicting the inner courtyard of the Doge's Palace in Venice, capturing the architectural details of the facade alongside a processional scene. The painting exemplifies the 18th-century Venetian tradition of architectural perspective painting.
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Antonio Joli was a master of scenography and perspective who often traveled across Europe to fulfill commissions for royalty and the aristocracy. This work demonstrates his meticulous attention to architectural detail, a skill he frequently honed while working as a set designer for theaters, which explains the theatrical staging and depth of his cityscapes.
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Procession in the Courtyard of the Ducal Palace, Venice
Antonio Joli, 1742 or after
