Francesco Guardi
(1712-1793)
View of Santa Maria della Salute and the Dogana,
um 1780
Material / Technology / Carrier
Leinwand
Dimensions of the object
43,5 x 59,5 cm
Displayed
Not on display
Acquisition
1967 vom Pinakotheks-Verein erworben
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München
Citation
Francesco Guardi, Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute und die Dogana, um 1780, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/jpxekPRGJ7 (Last updated on 16.06.2025)
Its distinctive architecture and unique location on the entrance to the Canal Grande made the Church of Santa Maria della Salute a highly popular motif for vedute. Guardi, too, turned to this view repeatedly. Here he captures it immersed in evening light, which draws particular attention to the gondolieri.
