Al Dolo: the church of Dolo, dedicated to San Rocco, on the bank of the Brenta, facing the villa Zanon-Bon
Original title: Al Dolo: the church of Dolo, dedicated to San Rocco, on the bank of the Brenta, facing the villa Zanon-Bon
kurzbeschreibung
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) etched this view of the church of San Rocco at Dolo, on the bank of the Brenta, between 1735 and 1746. The sheet is the third state (Bromberg), pairing a townscape with figures and boats.
Description
On the right stands San Rocco with its tower and bells; to the left of it a substantial building carries several chimneys on its roof. People work along the bank and on the water, some seated in boats. Beyond them more buildings and trees come into view. Fine lines and hatching build a monochrome image in shades of grey.
Context
This etching belongs to a series of views made between 1735 and 1746. Dolo on the Brenta was an important route between Venice and the mainland, which made San Rocco a favoured subject. The Villa Zanon-Bon opposite was among the well-known buildings of the area.
Impact
Everyday bustle on the river unfolds in a calm mood. Evenly spread light and precise linework give a sober, exact account. Figures and boats lend the view life without crowding its clear architecture.
Technique
An etching on paper, here in the third state of the print. Fine lines and hatching render architecture and landscape in detail. The monochrome grey palette typical of etching underlines the drawing-like character of the sheet.
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Source: Metropolitan Museum of Art · Public Domain (CC0 1.0)