The Molo, Venice, Looking West 1706 - 1712

Luca Carlevaris, a renowned Venetian painter of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, is best known for his vedute, or views of cities. "The Molo, Venice, Looking West," painted between 1706 and 1712, is a prime example of his captivating style. Carlevaris captures the bustling activity of the Molo, Venice's waterfront, depicting the Doge's Palace, ships, and the vibrant life of the city. This oil on canvas, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of 18th-century Venice.