Piazza San Marco from the Southwest Corner, with the Procuratie Nuove on the Right 1721 - 1783

Canaletto's "Piazza San Marco from the Southwest Corner, with the Procuratie Nuove on the Right" (1721-1783) is a pen and brown wash drawing depicting a bustling scene in Venice. The artist's signature use of perspective captures the grandeur of the architecture, with the Procuratie Nuove dominating the right side of the composition. From under a vaulted arcade, the viewer looks out onto the iconic Piazza San Marco, teeming with figures and adorned with the imposing St. Mark's Basilica in the distance. Canaletto's meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of light and shadow create a vibrant and immersive experience for the viewer, showcasing his mastery of the veduta genre.