The Wagon Passing over a Bridge, from Vedute 1735 - 1744

"The Wagon Passing over a Bridge" is an etching by the renowned Italian artist Canaletto, created between 1735 and 1744. This print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a scene of everyday life in Venice, showcasing the city's distinctive architecture and waterways. The etching's meticulous detail and use of fine lines capture the movement of a wagon crossing a bridge and the figures gathered beneath, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere characteristic of Canaletto's vedute, or views, of Venice.