Capriccio of a Round Church with an Elaborate Gothic Portico in a Piazza, a Palladian Piazza and a Gothic Church Beyond by Canaletto

Capriccio of a Round Church with an Elaborate Gothic Portico in a Piazza, a Palladian Piazza and a Gothic Church Beyond 1755

canaletto

Arundel Castle, Arundel, UK

architecture

sky

urban landscape

holy-places

urban cityscape

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

city scape

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

underpainting

arch

architecture

building

digital portrait

"Capriccio of a Round Church with an Elaborate Gothic Portico in a Piazza, a Palladian Piazza and a Gothic Church Beyond" is a 1755 oil painting by Canaletto, a renowned Venetian artist known for his vedute, or detailed cityscape paintings. This specific work depicts a fantastical architectural composition, showcasing a mixture of Venetian Gothic and Palladian styles. Canaletto masterfully combines realistic elements with imaginative ones, blurring the lines between architectural reality and artistic invention. This "capriccio", a term for an architectural fantasy, is a testament to Canaletto's ability to capture the grandeur and splendor of Venice, while also demonstrating his unique artistic license. It is currently housed at Arundel Castle in the UK.