Terrassen op het San Marco Plein te Venetië c. 1935 - 1936

Cornelis Vreedenburgh's "Terrassen op het San Marco Plein te Venetië" is a pencil drawing depicting the iconic Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. The sketch, executed between 1935 and 1936, captures the bustling atmosphere of the square with its numerous figures, including a cafe terrace, and the majestic architecture of St. Mark's Basilica in the background. The loose, gestural style and light lines of the drawing create a sense of immediacy and energy, conveying the artist's spontaneous observation of the scene. This artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Vreedenburgh's talent for capturing the essence of everyday life in his urban landscapes.