The House with the Peristyle, from Vedute 1735 - 1744

"The House with the Peristyle" is an etching from Canaletto's "Vedute" series, created between 1735 and 1744. This detailed etching captures a Venetian building with a peristyle, a colonnade surrounding a courtyard. Canaletto, renowned for his precise depictions of Venetian architecture and daily life, employs masterful lines to convey the building's grandeur and the bustling activity around it. The work provides a glimpse into 18th-century Venice, offering viewers a sense of the city's grandeur and its vibrant social life. The etching is held by The Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing the importance of this series in the history of art.