Augustusbrücke over de Elbe te Dresden 1748

Bernardo Bellotto, also known as Canaletto's nephew, was an Italian painter most famous for his vedute, or cityscapes. This etching, *Augustusbrücke over de Elbe te Dresden,* depicts the Augustus Bridge spanning the Elbe River in Dresden, Germany, which was a common subject for the artist. Bellotto was commissioned by Augustus III, Elector of Saxony, to create a series of city views of Dresden, and this particular etching is a prime example of his meticulous attention to detail and masterful depiction of architectural subjects. This view is especially interesting because it shows the bridge from the perspective of the left bank of the Elbe, looking toward the city.