Piazza San Marco
The Met
Artist: Francesco Guardi(Italian, Venice 1712–1793 Venice)
Date: late 1760s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 27 1/8 x 33 3/4 in. (68.9 x 85.7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A bustling city square with a large basilica, a tall bell tower, and many people
Detailed Description
A wide, open city square is depicted under a blue sky with scattered white clouds. Numerous small figures populate the square, wearing various garments. In the background, to the left of center, stands a large basilica with multiple domes and intricate facades, appearing in shades of brown and gold. To the right of the basilica, a very tall, slender, light brown bell tower rises into the sky, topped with a green spire. Along the right side of the square, a long, multi-story building with numerous arched windows and columns extends into the distance. This building features a dark, shadowed ground floor and lighter upper stories. Another similar building is visible on the far left side of the square, though less detailed. The ground of the square is a light, dusty brown, with faint lines or markings. Groups of people are scattered across the square, some walking, some standing in clusters. Their attire includes long coats, hats, and various colored garments such as blues, reds, and browns. A few small figures, possibly children, are visible near the right foreground.
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