The Molo, Venice, Looking West
The Met
Artist: Luca Carlevaris(Italian, Udine 1663/65–1730 Venice)
Date: ca. 1709
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 19 7/8 x 47 1/8 in. (50.5 x 119.7 cm)
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A wide city view with a waterway, sailing ships, large buildings, and people in a plaza
Detailed Description
A wide city scene is depicted under a partly cloudy sky. The composition is divided into a waterway on the left and a large open plaza on the right, both showing activity. On the far left, several large sailing ships with tall masts and sails are docked in a canal, alongside smaller boats. People are visible on the boats and along the water's edge, appearing to load or unload items. In the distance, across the water, several buildings with domes and columned facades are visible. The central and right portions feature a vast, brightly lit plaza filled with many people dressed in various garments, some in groups, some with dogs. In the middle ground of the plaza, two tall columns topped with statues stand. Behind them, a large, multi-story building with arched windows and a balustrade extends horizontally. To the far right, an ornate building with multiple levels of intricate arches, decorative tracery, and a patterned upper facade occupies a significant portion of the frame. The sky above is a mix of clear blue and fluffy white and grey clouds, which are particularly dense on the right side.
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