Procession of Gondolas in the Bacino di San Marco, Venice
1742 or after National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
A veduta landscape depicting the bustling Bacino di San Marco in Venice, featuring the Doge's Palace, the Campanile, and a multitude of ornate gondolas on the water. This painting exemplifies the 18th-century Venetian tradition of grand-scale cityscapes popularized for visiting tourists.
Did you know?
Antonio Joli was a fascinating figure who worked not only as a painter of cityscapes but also as a set designer for theaters across Europe, including London and Madrid. This theatrical background heavily influenced his paintings, as he often framed his views of Venice with the precision and dramatic lighting of a stage production. His work served as a visual souvenir for the wealthy 'Grand Tourists' of the era, who helped fuel the high demand for such detailed topographical views.
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Procession of Gondolas in the Bacino di San Marco, Venice
Antonio Joli, 1742 or after
