Venetian Capriccio with Santa Maria della Salute and Figures Italian School,
18th Century Oil on Oak Panel Dimensions:
Panel – 16 x 21.5 cm (6.3 x 8.5 in).
Provenance: Private European Collection
This beautifully composed oil on panel painting presents a bustling Venetian capriccio scene centered around the majestic dome and baroque façade of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. Executed in the style of 18th-century Venetian vedutisti, the work captures the atmospheric interplay of light and shadow across the canal and architecture, with lively figural activity animating the foreground promenade. The rich palette, precise architectural detailing, and delicate brushwork evoke the influence of masters such as Francesco Guardi or Michele Marieschi, blending topographical fidelity with artistic imagination. Of particular charm is the depiction of gondolas and townsfolk beneath a soft blue sky, imbuing the work with warmth and historical character. Presented in a fine antique gilt frame with deep mouldings, the painting is in very good condition for its age, with light craquelure consistent with 18th-century panel works. An evocative and collectible piece of Grand Tour-era painting that would appeal to connoisseurs of Venetian views and lovers of Old Master architectural landscapes.
