The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola  1738

Canaletto was at the peak of his powers when he created this view of the sun-drenched palaces lining the Grand Canal and reflected in its shimmering water. With precise brushwork, he also evoked the effects of soot and crumbling stucco disfiguring the facades. [br] Canaletto's highly finished treatment and silvery tonality stand in marked contrast to Francesco Guardi's m...