Gezicht op Venetië vanaf het water, met op de voorgrond in het water een houten vlot 1888

Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande captured this view of Venice from the water in a watercolor. Born in the Netherlands during a time of significant social change, Storm van 's-Gravesande engaged with the world through his art. In this piece, the figures seem to be going about their daily work. What stories do they carry with them? He was known for his seascapes and landscapes and often focused on scenes of daily life. This artwork invites us to consider the lives of ordinary people in Venice, capturing a fleeting moment in time. Although a more traditional style, his choice to focus on the everyday offers an alternative narrative, emphasizing the shared human experience. We can relate to it regardless of time or place.