The Entrance to the Grand Canal, with the Dogana da Mar and Santa Maria della Salute on the Left 1733 - 1740

Bernardo Bellotto, known as Canaletto's nephew, was a renowned Italian painter of vedute, or views, and this precise depiction of a canal in Venice, *The Entrance to the Grand Canal, with the Dogana da Mar and Santa Maria della Salute on the Left*, is a testament to his skill. Completed between 1733 and 1740, the artwork uses precise linear perspective to recreate the grandeur of the Grand Canal. Bellotto's work is not only a captivating visual record of Venice but also a testament to the city's vibrant architectural and maritime heritage.